Games and Utility Apps in Play Store Hide Bankers and Spyware
Despite Google's efforts to keep its Android store risk free, malicious apps continue to make it past the verification process. In September, the assortment of trojans detected in Google Play included downloaders, bankers, adware, and spyware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/games-and-utility-apps-in-play-store-hide-bankers-and-spyware/
Despite Google's efforts to keep its Android store risk free, malicious apps continue to make it past the verification process. In September, the assortment of trojans detected in Google Play included downloaders, bankers, adware, and spyware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/games-and-utility-apps-in-play-store-hide-bankers-and-spyware/
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Games and Utility Apps in Play Store Hide Bankers and Spyware
Despite Google's efforts to keep its Android store risk free, malicious apps continue to make it past the verification process. In September, the assortment of trojans detected in Google Play included downloaders, bankers, adware, and spyware.
EU Member States Publish Joint Report on 5G Networks Security
European Union (EU) member states published a joint high-level report on the coordinated risk assessment on the security of 5G networks, identifying the main threats and threats actors, the most sensitive assets, and the main vulnerabilities behind them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eu-member-states-publish-joint-report-on-5g-networks-security/
European Union (EU) member states published a joint high-level report on the coordinated risk assessment on the security of 5G networks, identifying the main threats and threats actors, the most sensitive assets, and the main vulnerabilities behind them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eu-member-states-publish-joint-report-on-5g-networks-security/
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EU Member States Publish Joint Report on 5G Networks Security
European Union (EU) member states published a joint high-level report on the coordinated risk assessment on the security of 5G networks, identifying the main threats and threats actors, the most sensitive assets, and the main vulnerabilities behind them.
Phishing Incident Exposes Medical, Personal Info of 60K Patients
Community-based healthcare system Methodist Hospitals from Gary, Indiana, disclosed that sensitive personal and medical information of 68039 individuals may have been exposed following a successful phishing attack against two of its employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-incident-exposes-medical-personal-info-of-60k-patients/
Community-based healthcare system Methodist Hospitals from Gary, Indiana, disclosed that sensitive personal and medical information of 68039 individuals may have been exposed following a successful phishing attack against two of its employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-incident-exposes-medical-personal-info-of-60k-patients/
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Phishing Incident Exposes Medical, Personal Info of 60K Patients
Community-based healthcare system Methodist Hospitals from Gary, Indiana, disclosed that sensitive personal and medical information of 68,039 individuals may have been exposed following a successful phishing attack against two of its employees.
Singapore Man Faces 34 Years for Amazon AWS Cryptomining Fraud
29-year old Singapore citizen Ho Jun Jia aka Matthew Ho was charged today under a 14-count indictment for allegedly mining cryptocurrency using stolen Amazon AWS and Google Cloud computing power and services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/singapore-man-faces-34-years-for-amazon-aws-cryptomining-fraud/
29-year old Singapore citizen Ho Jun Jia aka Matthew Ho was charged today under a 14-count indictment for allegedly mining cryptocurrency using stolen Amazon AWS and Google Cloud computing power and services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/singapore-man-faces-34-years-for-amazon-aws-cryptomining-fraud/
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Singapore Man Faces 34 Years for Amazon AWS Cryptomining Fraud
29-year old Singapore citizen Ho Jun Jia aka Matthew Ho was charged today under a 14-count indictment for allegedly mining cryptocurrency using stolen Amazon AWS and Google Cloud computing power and services.
iTerm2 Patches Critical Vulnerability Active for 7 Years
The most popular terminal emulator for macOS, iTerm2, has been updated to fix a critical security issue that survived undisclosed for at least seven years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iterm2-patches-critical-vulnerability-active-for-7-years/
The most popular terminal emulator for macOS, iTerm2, has been updated to fix a critical security issue that survived undisclosed for at least seven years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iterm2-patches-critical-vulnerability-active-for-7-years/
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iTerm2 Patches Critical Vulnerability Active for 7 Years
The most popular terminal emulator for macOS, iTerm2, has been updated to fix a critical security issue that survived undisclosed for at least seven years.
HP Touchpoint Analytics LPE Vulnerability Affects Most HP PCs
HP patched a vulnerability discovered in the HP Touchpoint Analytics software installed by default on most of its Windows laptops and desktops, a flaw allowing attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code using SYSTEM privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hp-touchpoint-analytics-lpe-vulnerability-affects-most-hp-pcs/
HP patched a vulnerability discovered in the HP Touchpoint Analytics software installed by default on most of its Windows laptops and desktops, a flaw allowing attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code using SYSTEM privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hp-touchpoint-analytics-lpe-vulnerability-affects-most-hp-pcs/
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HP Touchpoint Analytics LPE Vulnerability Affects Most HP PCs
HP patched a vulnerability discovered in the HP Touchpoint Analytics software installed by default on most of its Windows laptops and desktops, a flaw allowing attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code using SYSTEM privileges.
Apple Software Update Zero-Day Used by BitPaymer Ransomware
Several companies from the automotive industry were targeted by BitPaymer ransomware operators during August, in attacks that used an Apple zero-day vulnerability impacting the Apple Software Update service bundled with iTunes and iCloud for Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-software-update-zero-day-used-by-bitpaymer-ransomware/
Several companies from the automotive industry were targeted by BitPaymer ransomware operators during August, in attacks that used an Apple zero-day vulnerability impacting the Apple Software Update service bundled with iTunes and iCloud for Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-software-update-zero-day-used-by-bitpaymer-ransomware/
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Apple Software Update Zero-Day Used by BitPaymer Ransomware
Several companies from the automotive industry were targeted by BitPaymer ransomware operators during August, in attacks that used an Apple zero-day vulnerability impacting the Apple Software Update service bundled with iTunes and iCloud for Windows.
Hacker Selling User Info Stolen From Prostitution Forums
Popular prostitution and escort forums in the Netherlands and Italy have suffered data breaches that exposed the usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords for their registered members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-selling-user-info-stolen-from-prostitution-forums/
Popular prostitution and escort forums in the Netherlands and Italy have suffered data breaches that exposed the usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords for their registered members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-selling-user-info-stolen-from-prostitution-forums/
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Hacker Selling User Info Stolen From Prostitution Forums
Popular prostitution and escort forums in the Netherlands and Italy have suffered data breaches that exposed the usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords for their registered members.
New Malware Spies on Diplomats, High-Profile Government Targets
A new modular and malware designed to target diplomatic and government entities was spotted by ESET researchers while being utilized in attacks aimed at Russian-speaking individuals for at least 7 years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-spies-on-diplomats-high-profile-government-targets/
A new modular and malware designed to target diplomatic and government entities was spotted by ESET researchers while being utilized in attacks aimed at Russian-speaking individuals for at least 7 years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-spies-on-diplomats-high-profile-government-targets/
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New Malware Spies on Diplomats, High-Profile Government Targets
A new modular and malware designed to target diplomatic and government entities was spotted by ESET researchers while being utilized in attacks aimed at Russian-speaking individuals for at least 7 years.
Nemty Ransomware Decryptor Released, Recover Files for Free
Victims of the Nemty Ransomware finally have something to be happy about as researchers have released a decryptor that allows them to recover files for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-ransomware-decryptor-released-recover-files-for-free/
Victims of the Nemty Ransomware finally have something to be happy about as researchers have released a decryptor that allows them to recover files for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-ransomware-decryptor-released-recover-files-for-free/
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Nemty Ransomware Decryptor Released, Recover Files for Free
Victims of the Nemty Ransomware finally have something to be happy about as researchers have released a decryptor that allows them to recover files for free.
Oracle Cancels Venezuela Partner Contracts Citing US Sanctions
Oracle has sent out letters to partners in Venezuela stating that they will no longer be able to work with them in order to comply with President Trump's Executive Order 13884. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/oracle-cancels-venezuela-partner-contracts-citing-us-sanctions/
Oracle has sent out letters to partners in Venezuela stating that they will no longer be able to work with them in order to comply with President Trump's Executive Order 13884. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/oracle-cancels-venezuela-partner-contracts-citing-us-sanctions/
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Oracle Cancels Venezuela Partner Contracts Citing US Sanctions
Oracle has sent out letters to partners in Venezuela stating that they will no longer be able to work with them in order to comply with President Trump's Executive Order 13884.
Almost 50% of Company Network Traffic Comes From Bots, Report Says
Network traffic in companies is generated by bots almost as much as by humans, shows a recent study. As bots become more sophisticated, they bypass the security challenges in place. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/almost-50-percent-of-company-network-traffic-comes-from-bots-report-says/
Network traffic in companies is generated by bots almost as much as by humans, shows a recent study. As bots become more sophisticated, they bypass the security challenges in place. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/almost-50-percent-of-company-network-traffic-comes-from-bots-report-says/
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Almost 50% of Company Network Traffic Comes From Bots, Report Says
Network traffic in companies is generated by bots almost as much as by humans, shows a recent study. As bots become more sophisticated, they bypass the security challenges in place.
Microsoft Improves Azure Active Directory Security with New Roles
Microsoft announced that 16 new Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) lower-privileged roles are available today in preview to help admins improve security by decreasing the number of Global administrators, and to enhance Azure and Microsoft 365 granular delegation capabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-improves-azure-active-directory-security-with-new-roles/
Microsoft announced that 16 new Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) lower-privileged roles are available today in preview to help admins improve security by decreasing the number of Global administrators, and to enhance Azure and Microsoft 365 granular delegation capabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-improves-azure-active-directory-security-with-new-roles/
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Microsoft Improves Azure Active Directory Security with New Roles
Microsoft announced that 16 new Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) lower-privileged roles are available today in preview to help admins improve security by decreasing the number of Global administrators, and to enhance Azure and Microsoft 365 granular delegation…
Windows 10 1703 is Now End of Service, No More Security Updates
Windows 10 version 1703, otherwise known as the Creators Update, has now reached end of service and will no longer receive any future security or quality updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1703-is-now-end-of-service-no-more-security-updates/
Windows 10 version 1703, otherwise known as the Creators Update, has now reached end of service and will no longer receive any future security or quality updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1703-is-now-end-of-service-no-more-security-updates/
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Windows 10 1703 is Now End of Service, No More Security Updates
Windows 10 version 1703, otherwise known as the Creators Update, has now reached end of service and will no longer receive any future security or quality updates.
Leafly Cannabis Website Leaked User Info via Exposed Database
Cannabis information platform Leafly sent notification emails to some of its customers letting them know that some of their information was exposed in a data leak incident. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leafly-cannabis-website-leaked-user-info-via-exposed-database/
Cannabis information platform Leafly sent notification emails to some of its customers letting them know that some of their information was exposed in a data leak incident. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leafly-cannabis-website-leaked-user-info-via-exposed-database/
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Leafly Cannabis Website Leaked User Info via Exposed Database
Cannabis information platform Leafly sent notification emails to some of its customers letting them know that some of their information was exposed in a data leak incident.
Windows 10 Update Assistant Vulnerability Needs Manual Fix, Here's How
Microsoft has released a new version of the Windows 10 Update Assistant in order to fix a local privilege escalation vulnerability. While there is no imminent threat, the only way to fix this vulnerability is to uninstall the program or download the latest version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-update-assistant-vulnerability-needs-manual-fix-heres-how/
Microsoft has released a new version of the Windows 10 Update Assistant in order to fix a local privilege escalation vulnerability. While there is no imminent threat, the only way to fix this vulnerability is to uninstall the program or download the latest version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-update-assistant-vulnerability-needs-manual-fix-heres-how/
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Windows 10 Update Assistant Vulnerability Needs Manual Fix, Here's How
Microsoft has released a new version of the Windows 10 Update Assistant in order to fix a local privilege escalation vulnerability. While there is no imminent threat, the only way to fix this vulnerability is to uninstall the program or download the latest…
Windows 10 1909 is Getting "Ready for Release", Named November 2019 Update
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 version 1909 (19H2) is being called the November 2019 Update. This latest feature update is expected to be released at the end of October or in the beginning of November. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-is-getting-ready-for-release-named-november-2019-update/
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 version 1909 (19H2) is being called the November 2019 Update. This latest feature update is expected to be released at the end of October or in the beginning of November. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-is-getting-ready-for-release-named-november-2019-update/
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Windows 10 1909 is Getting "Ready for Release", Named November 2019 Update
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 version 1909 (19H2) is being called the November 2019 Update. This latest feature update is expected to be released at the end of October or in the beginning of November.
Nemty 1.6 Ransomware Released and Pushed via RIG Exploit Kit
The RIG exploit kit is now pushing a cocktail of malware that includes a new variant of the Nemty Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-16-ransomware-released-and-pushed-via-rig-exploit-kit/
The RIG exploit kit is now pushing a cocktail of malware that includes a new variant of the Nemty Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-16-ransomware-released-and-pushed-via-rig-exploit-kit/
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Nemty 1.6 Ransomware Released and Pushed via RIG Exploit Kit
The RIG exploit kit is now pushing a cocktail of malware that includes a new variant of the Nemty Ransomware.
FIN7 Hackers Load New RAT Malware Into ATM Maker's Software
The FIN7 hacking group has added new tools to its malicious toolkit, a malware loader that will deliver payloads straight into memory and a module that hooks into the legitimate remote administration software of ATM maker NCR Corporation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fin7-hackers-load-new-rat-malware-into-atm-makers-software/
The FIN7 hacking group has added new tools to its malicious toolkit, a malware loader that will deliver payloads straight into memory and a module that hooks into the legitimate remote administration software of ATM maker NCR Corporation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fin7-hackers-load-new-rat-malware-into-atm-makers-software/
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FIN7 Hackers Load New RAT Malware Into ATM Maker's Software
The FIN7 hacking group has added new tools to its malicious toolkit, a malware loader that will deliver payloads straight into memory and a module that hooks into the legitimate remote administration software of ATM maker NCR Corporation.
Windows 10 KB4517389 Update May Cause Start Menu and Edge Issues
Windows 10 1903 users continue to complain that Start Menu is giving a critical error message and that Edge now will not launch after installing the latest KB4517389 cumulative update. For some, uninstalling the recent cumulative update has fixed these issues, but for others the Start Menu problem persists. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4517389-update-may-cause-start-menu-and-edge-issues/
Windows 10 1903 users continue to complain that Start Menu is giving a critical error message and that Edge now will not launch after installing the latest KB4517389 cumulative update. For some, uninstalling the recent cumulative update has fixed these issues, but for others the Start Menu problem persists. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4517389-update-may-cause-start-menu-and-edge-issues/
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Windows 10 KB4517389 Update May Cause Start Menu and Edge Issues
Windows 10 1903 users continue to complain that Start Menu is giving a critical error message and that Edge now will not launch after installing the latest KB4517389 cumulative update. For some, uninstalling the recent cumulative update has fixed these issues…