How to uninstall Cortana on Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Starting with the release of Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Cortana is now a standalone app and it's no longer an integral part of the platform. If you don't use Cortana, here's how you can block and remove it from your system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-uninstall-cortana-on-windows-10-may-2020-update/
Starting with the release of Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Cortana is now a standalone app and it's no longer an integral part of the platform. If you don't use Cortana, here's how you can block and remove it from your system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-uninstall-cortana-on-windows-10-may-2020-update/
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How to uninstall Cortana on Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Starting with the release of Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Cortana is now a standalone app and it's no longer an integral part of the platform. If you don't use Cortana, here's how you can block and remove it from your system.
Google's indexing of WhatsApp numbers raises privacy concerns
Google is indexing the phone numbers used on WhatsApp, and a researcher is concerned that it could cause privacy issues or be used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/googles-indexing-of-whatsapp-numbers-raises-privacy-concerns/
Google is indexing the phone numbers used on WhatsApp, and a researcher is concerned that it could cause privacy issues or be used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/googles-indexing-of-whatsapp-numbers-raises-privacy-concerns/
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Google's indexing of WhatsApp numbers raises privacy concerns
Google is indexing the phone numbers used on WhatsApp, and a researcher is concerned that it could cause privacy issues or be used for malicious purposes.
Windows 10 2004: external displays go black when drawing in Word
Microsoft says that external displays might go black if Windows 10, version 2004 users try to draw in apps including but not limited to Microsoft Office Word and Whiteboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-2004-external-displays-go-black-when-drawing-in-word/
Microsoft says that external displays might go black if Windows 10, version 2004 users try to draw in apps including but not limited to Microsoft Office Word and Whiteboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-2004-external-displays-go-black-when-drawing-in-word/
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Windows 10 2004: external displays go black when drawing in Word
Microsoft says that external displays might go black if Windows 10, version 2004 users try to draw in apps including but not limited to Microsoft Office Word and Whiteboard.
Honda investigates possible ransomware attack, networks impacted
Compute networks in Europe and Japan from giant car maker Honda have been affected by issues that could be related to a cyber attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honda-investigates-possible-ransomware-attack-networks-impacted/
Compute networks in Europe and Japan from giant car maker Honda have been affected by issues that could be related to a cyber attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honda-investigates-possible-ransomware-attack-networks-impacted/
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Honda investigates possible ransomware attack, networks impacted
Computer networks in Europe and Japan from car manufacturer giant Honda have been affected by issues that are reportedly related to a SNAKE Ransomware cyber-attack.
Facebook sues company for registering impostor domains
Facebook filed a lawsuit today against Compsys Domain Solutions Private Ltd, an Indian provider of proxy/privacy services, for registering domains that impersonate Facebook apps and were allegedly used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-sues-company-for-registering-impostor-domains/
Facebook filed a lawsuit today against Compsys Domain Solutions Private Ltd, an Indian provider of proxy/privacy services, for registering domains that impersonate Facebook apps and were allegedly used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-sues-company-for-registering-impostor-domains/
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Facebook sues companies for registering impostor domains
Facebook filed a lawsuit today against 12 domain names registered by Compsys Domain Solutions Private Ltd, an Indian provider of proxy/privacy services, domains that impersonate Facebook apps and were allegedly used for malicious purposes
New Avaddon Ransomware launches in massive smiley spam campaign
With a wink and a smile, the new Avaddon Ransomware has come alive in a massive spam campaign targeting users worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-avaddon-ransomware-launches-in-massive-smiley-spam-campaign/
With a wink and a smile, the new Avaddon Ransomware has come alive in a massive spam campaign targeting users worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-avaddon-ransomware-launches-in-massive-smiley-spam-campaign/
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New Avaddon Ransomware launches in massive smiley spam campaign
With a wink and a smile, the new Avaddon Ransomware has come alive in a massive spam campaign targeting users worldwide.
US energy providers hit with new malware in targeted attacks
Several U.S. energy providers were targeted by spear-phishing campaigns delivering a new remote access trojan (RAT) capable of providing attackers with full control over infected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-energy-providers-hit-with-new-malware-in-targeted-attacks/
Several U.S. energy providers were targeted by spear-phishing campaigns delivering a new remote access trojan (RAT) capable of providing attackers with full control over infected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-energy-providers-hit-with-new-malware-in-targeted-attacks/
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US energy providers hit with new malware in targeted attacks
Several U.S. energy providers were targeted by spear-phishing campaigns delivering a new remote access trojan (RAT) capable of providing attackers with full control over infected systems.
Hackers are attacking the German PPE supply chain
Hackers are attacking high ranking executives of a German multinational corporation part of a government-private sector personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement task force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-attacking-the-german-ppe-supply-chain/
Hackers are attacking high ranking executives of a German multinational corporation part of a government-private sector personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement task force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-attacking-the-german-ppe-supply-chain/
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Hackers are attacking the German PPE supply chain
Hackers are attacking high ranking executives of a German multinational corporation part of a government-private sector task force focused on personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement.
CallStranger UPnP bug allows data theft, DDoS attacks, LAN scans
A vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play protocol implemented in billions of devices can be exploited to exfiltrate data, turn them into bots for distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), and scan internal networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/callstranger-upnp-bug-allows-data-theft-ddos-attacks-lan-scans/
A vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play protocol implemented in billions of devices can be exploited to exfiltrate data, turn them into bots for distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), and scan internal networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/callstranger-upnp-bug-allows-data-theft-ddos-attacks-lan-scans/
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CallStranger UPnP bug allows data theft, DDoS attacks, LAN scans
A vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play protocol implemented in billions of devices can be exploited to exfiltrate data, turn them into bots for distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), and scan internal networks.
Maze Ransomware adds Ragnar Locker to its extortion cartel
A second ransomware gang has partnered with Maze Ransomware to use their data leak platform to extort victims whose unencrypted files were stolen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maze-ransomware-adds-ragnar-locker-to-its-extortion-cartel/
A second ransomware gang has partnered with Maze Ransomware to use their data leak platform to extort victims whose unencrypted files were stolen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maze-ransomware-adds-ragnar-locker-to-its-extortion-cartel/
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Maze Ransomware adds Ragnar Locker to its extortion cartel
A second ransomware gang has partnered with Maze Ransomware to use their data leak platform to extort victims whose unencrypted files were stolen.
Microsoft now uses Windows 10 Search to promote Bing Searches
Microsoft has started to display "Learn something new" alerts that promote Bing search categories via the Windows 10 search field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-uses-windows-10-search-to-promote-bing-searches/
Microsoft has started to display "Learn something new" alerts that promote Bing search categories via the Windows 10 search field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-uses-windows-10-search-to-promote-bing-searches/
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Microsoft now uses Windows 10 Search to promote Bing Searches
Microsoft has started to display "Learn something new" alerts that promote Bing search categories via the Windows 10 search field.
Valak malware gets new plugin to steal Outlook login credentials
Authors of the Valak information stealer are focusing more and more on stealing email credentials as researchers find a new module specifically built for this purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/valak-malware-gets-new-plugin-to-steal-outlook-login-credentials/
Authors of the Valak information stealer are focusing more and more on stealing email credentials as researchers find a new module specifically built for this purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/valak-malware-gets-new-plugin-to-steal-outlook-login-credentials/
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Valak malware gets new plugin to steal Outlook login credentials
Authors of the Valak information stealer are focusing more and more on stealing email credentials as researchers find a new module specifically built for this purpose.
Adobe fixes critical remote code execution bug in Flash Player
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Experience Manager, and Adobe Framemaker that fix ten security vulnerabilities in the three products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-critical-remote-code-execution-bug-in-flash-player/
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Experience Manager, and Adobe Framemaker that fix ten security vulnerabilities in the three products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-critical-remote-code-execution-bug-in-flash-player/
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Adobe fixes critical remote code execution bug in Flash Player
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Experience Manager, and Adobe Framemaker that fix ten security vulnerabilities in the three products.
New SGAxe attack steals protected data from Intel SGX enclaves
Intel processors are vulnerable to a new attack known as SGAxe that breaches the security guarantees of Intel Software Guard eXtensions (SGX) enclaves. It is designed to specifically target and leak data from Intel processors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-sgaxe-attack-steals-protected-data-from-intel-sgx-enclaves/
Intel processors are vulnerable to a new attack known as SGAxe that breaches the security guarantees of Intel Software Guard eXtensions (SGX) enclaves. It is designed to specifically target and leak data from Intel processors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-sgaxe-attack-steals-protected-data-from-intel-sgx-enclaves/
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New SGAxe attack steals protected data from Intel SGX enclaves
Intel processors are vulnerable to a new attack known as SGAxe that breaches the security guarantees of Intel Software Guard eXtensions (SGX) enclaves. It is designed to specifically target and leak data from Intel processors.
Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4557957 & KB4560960 Released
The June 2020 Patch Tuesday updates are now rolling out and you can download and install the latest security fixes on supported versions of Windows 10. Like every Patch Tuesday release, the cumulative update comes with security fixes and general bug fixes, and the patch is rolling out to PCs with May 2020 Update, November 2019 Update [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4557957-and-kb4560960-released/
The June 2020 Patch Tuesday updates are now rolling out and you can download and install the latest security fixes on supported versions of Windows 10. Like every Patch Tuesday release, the cumulative update comes with security fixes and general bug fixes, and the patch is rolling out to PCs with May 2020 Update, November 2019 Update [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4557957-and-kb4560960-released/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4557957 & KB4560960 Released
The June 2020 Patch Tuesday updates are now rolling out and you can download and install the latest security fixes on supported versions of Windows 10. Like every Patch Tuesday release, the cumulative update comes with security fixes and general bug fixes…
Intel patched 22 vulnerabilities in the June 2020 Platform Update
Intel addressed 25 vulnerabilities today as part of its June 2020 Patch Tuesday, with two of them being rated as critical security flaws after receiving CVSS scores of 9.8. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-patched-22-vulnerabilities-in-the-june-2020-platform-update/
Intel addressed 25 vulnerabilities today as part of its June 2020 Patch Tuesday, with two of them being rated as critical security flaws after receiving CVSS scores of 9.8. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-patched-22-vulnerabilities-in-the-june-2020-platform-update/
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Intel patched 22 vulnerabilities in the June 2020 Platform Update
Intel addressed 25 vulnerabilities today as part of its June 2020 Patch Tuesday, with two of them being rated as critical security flaws after receiving CVSS scores of 9.8.
Microsoft June 2020 Patch Tuesday: largest ever with 129 fixes
Today is Microsoft's June 2020 Patch Tuesday, and as many Windows administrators will be routinely screaming at computers, please be nice to them! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-june-2020-patch-tuesday-largest-ever-with-129-fixes/
Today is Microsoft's June 2020 Patch Tuesday, and as many Windows administrators will be routinely screaming at computers, please be nice to them! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-june-2020-patch-tuesday-largest-ever-with-129-fixes/
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Microsoft June 2020 Patch Tuesday: largest ever with 129 fixes
Today is Microsoft's June 2020 Patch Tuesday, and as many Windows administrators will be routinely screaming at computers, please be nice to them!
Windows 10 bug breaks USB printer port on restart
Microsoft says that USB printer port will not be available for customers with devices running Windows 10, version 1903 or later if they disconnect the printer while shutting down the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-bug-breaks-usb-printer-port-on-restart/
Microsoft says that USB printer port will not be available for customers with devices running Windows 10, version 1903 or later if they disconnect the printer while shutting down the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-bug-breaks-usb-printer-port-on-restart/
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Windows 10 bug breaks USB printer port on restart
Microsoft says that USB printer port will not be available for customers with devices running Windows 10, version 1903 or later if they disconnect the printer while shutting down the computer.
Windows Group Policy flaw lets attackers gain admin privileges
Microsoft has fixed a vulnerability in all current Windows versions that allow an attacker to exploit the Windows Group Policy feature to take full control over a computer. This vulnerability affects all Windows versions since Windows Server 2008. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-group-policy-flaw-lets-attackers-gain-admin-privileges/
Microsoft has fixed a vulnerability in all current Windows versions that allow an attacker to exploit the Windows Group Policy feature to take full control over a computer. This vulnerability affects all Windows versions since Windows Server 2008. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-group-policy-flaw-lets-attackers-gain-admin-privileges/
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Windows Group Policy flaw lets attackers gain admin privileges
Microsoft has fixed a vulnerability in all current Windows versions that allow an attacker to exploit the Windows Group Policy feature to take full control over a computer. This vulnerability affects all Windows versions since Windows Server 2008.
Fake SpaceX YouTube channels scam viewers out of $150K in bitcoin
Scammers have hijacked three YouTube channels to display bitcoin scams impersonating Elon Musk's SpaceX channel. So far, these scams have raked in close to $150,000 in bitcoins in two days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-spacex-youtube-channels-scam-viewers-out-of-150k-in-bitcoin/
Scammers have hijacked three YouTube channels to display bitcoin scams impersonating Elon Musk's SpaceX channel. So far, these scams have raked in close to $150,000 in bitcoins in two days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-spacex-youtube-channels-scam-viewers-out-of-150k-in-bitcoin/
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Fake SpaceX YouTube channels scam viewers out of $150K in bitcoin
Scammers have hijacked three YouTube channels to display bitcoin scams impersonating Elon Musk's SpaceX channel. So far, these scams have raked in close to $150,000 in bitcoins in two days.