Google boosts malware protection for high-risk accounts
Google has added improved malware protection for all Google Chrome users who are also enrolled in the company's Advanced Protection Program (APP). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-boosts-malware-protection-for-high-risk-accounts/
Google has added improved malware protection for all Google Chrome users who are also enrolled in the company's Advanced Protection Program (APP). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-boosts-malware-protection-for-high-risk-accounts/
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Google boosts malware protection for high-risk accounts
Google has added improved malware protection for all Google Chrome users who are also enrolled in the company's Advanced Protection Program (APP).
DHS: Unknown hackers targeted the US Census Bureau network
The US Department of Homeland Security said that unknown threat actors have targeted the U.S. Census network during the last year in its first-ever Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA) report released earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-unknown-hackers-targeted-the-us-census-bureau-network/
The US Department of Homeland Security said that unknown threat actors have targeted the U.S. Census network during the last year in its first-ever Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA) report released earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-unknown-hackers-targeted-the-us-census-bureau-network/
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DHS: Unknown hackers targeted the US Census Bureau network
The US Department of Homeland Security said that unknown threat actors have targeted the U.S. Census network during the last year in its first-ever Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA) report released earlier this week.
Software AG IT giant hit with $23 million ransom by Clop ransomware
The Clop ransomware gang hit the network of German enterprise software giant Software AG last Saturday, asking for a ransom of $23 million after stealing employee information and company documents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/software-ag-it-giant-hit-with-23-million-ransom-by-clop-ransomware/
The Clop ransomware gang hit the network of German enterprise software giant Software AG last Saturday, asking for a ransom of $23 million after stealing employee information and company documents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/software-ag-it-giant-hit-with-23-million-ransom-by-clop-ransomware/
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Software AG IT giant hit with $23 million ransom by Clop ransomware
The Clop ransomware gang hit the network of German enterprise software giant Software AG last Saturday, asking for a ransom of $23 million after stealing employee information and company documents.
Largest cruise line operator Carnival confirms ransomware data theft
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line operator, has confirmed that the personal information of customers, employees, and ship crews was stolen during an August ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-cruise-line-operator-carnival-confirms-ransomware-data-theft/
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line operator, has confirmed that the personal information of customers, employees, and ship crews was stolen during an August ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-cruise-line-operator-carnival-confirms-ransomware-data-theft/
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Largest cruise line operator Carnival confirms ransomware data theft
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line operator, has confirmed that the personal information of customers, employees, and ship crews was stolen during an August ransomware attack.
The Week in Ransomware - October 9th 2020 - Giant ransoms
Ransomware continues to run rampant this week, with well-known organizations getting hit with massive ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-9th-2020-giant-ransoms/
Ransomware continues to run rampant this week, with well-known organizations getting hit with massive ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-9th-2020-giant-ransoms/
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The Week in Ransomware - October 9th 2020 - Giant ransoms
Ransomware continues to run rampant this week, with well-known organizations getting hit with massive ransomware attacks.
Windows 10 is getting hardware-accelerated AV1 video this fall
Microsoft and hardware partners are bringing hardware-accelerated AV1 video support to Windows 10 this fall. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-is-getting-hardware-accelerated-av1-video-this-fall/
Microsoft and hardware partners are bringing hardware-accelerated AV1 video support to Windows 10 this fall. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-is-getting-hardware-accelerated-av1-video-this-fall/
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Windows 10 is getting hardware-accelerated AV1 video this fall
Microsoft and hardware partners are bringing hardware-accelerated AV1 video support to Windows 10 this fall.
Tyler Technologies paid ransomware gang for decryption key
Tyler Technologies has paid a ransom for a decryption key to recover files encrypted in a recent ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tyler-technologies-paid-ransomware-gang-for-decryption-key/
Tyler Technologies has paid a ransom for a decryption key to recover files encrypted in a recent ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tyler-technologies-paid-ransomware-gang-for-decryption-key/
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Tyler Technologies paid ransomware gang for decryption key
Tyler Technologies has paid a ransom for a decryption key to recover files encrypted in a recent ransomware attack.
Enhance your Windows 10 experience with these Microsoft Store apps
Microsoft Store isn't as good as Google and Apple marketplace, but there are plenty of good and secure apps that you can try to improve your Windows experience. If you're looking for some great apps (both paid and free) for your Windows 10 device, here's a list of the new apps currently available in the Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/enhance-your-windows-10-experience-with-these-microsoft-store-apps/
Microsoft Store isn't as good as Google and Apple marketplace, but there are plenty of good and secure apps that you can try to improve your Windows experience. If you're looking for some great apps (both paid and free) for your Windows 10 device, here's a list of the new apps currently available in the Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/enhance-your-windows-10-experience-with-these-microsoft-store-apps/
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Enhance your Windows 10 experience with these Microsoft Store apps
Microsoft Store isn't as good as Google and Apple marketplace, but there are plenty of good and secure apps that you can try to improve your Windows experience. If you're looking for some great apps (both paid and free) for your Windows 10 device, here's…
The most common malicious email attachments infecting Windows
To stay safe online, everyone needs to recognize malicious attachments that are commonly used in phishing emails to distribute malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-most-common-malicious-email-attachments-infecting-windows/
To stay safe online, everyone needs to recognize malicious attachments that are commonly used in phishing emails to distribute malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-most-common-malicious-email-attachments-infecting-windows/
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The most common malicious email attachments infecting Windows
To stay safe online, everyone needs to recognize malicious attachments that are commonly used in phishing emails to distribute malware.
How to supercharge your Windows 10 experience with PowerToys
Windows 10 PowerToys currently comes with utilities for optimizing app windows for big monitors, previewing new image types in File Explorer, resizing images, and more. In this article, we're highlighting the new key features of PowerToys that you should try to supercharge your Windows 10 experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-supercharge-your-windows-10-experience-with-powertoys/
Windows 10 PowerToys currently comes with utilities for optimizing app windows for big monitors, previewing new image types in File Explorer, resizing images, and more. In this article, we're highlighting the new key features of PowerToys that you should try to supercharge your Windows 10 experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-supercharge-your-windows-10-experience-with-powertoys/
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How to supercharge your Windows 10 experience with PowerToys
Windows 10 PowerToys currently comes with utilities for optimizing app windows for big monitors, previewing new image types in File Explorer, resizing images, and more. In this article, we're highlighting the new key features of PowerToys that you should…
TrickBot botnet targeted in takedown operations, no impact seen
TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-botnet-targeted-in-takedown-operations-no-impact-seen/
TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-botnet-targeted-in-takedown-operations-no-impact-seen/
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TrickBot botnet targeted in takedown operations, little impact seen
TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations.
Windows 10 upgrades blocked after installing KB4577062
Microsoft says that customers who install the optional KB4577062 update for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 will encounter issues upgrading to newer Windows 10 versions on some devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-upgrades-blocked-after-installing-kb4577062/
Microsoft says that customers who install the optional KB4577062 update for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 will encounter issues upgrading to newer Windows 10 versions on some devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-upgrades-blocked-after-installing-kb4577062/
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Windows 10 upgrades blocked after installing KB4577062
Microsoft says that customers who install the optional KB4577062 update for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 will encounter issues upgrading to newer Windows 10 versions on some devices.
BazarLoader used to deploy Ryuk ransomware on high-value targets
The TrickBot gang operators are increasingly targeting high-value targets with the new stealthy BazarLoader trojan before deploying the Ryuk ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bazarloader-used-to-deploy-ryuk-ransomware-on-high-value-targets/
The TrickBot gang operators are increasingly targeting high-value targets with the new stealthy BazarLoader trojan before deploying the Ryuk ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bazarloader-used-to-deploy-ryuk-ransomware-on-high-value-targets/
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BazarLoader used to deploy Ryuk ransomware on high-value targets
The TrickBot gang operators are increasingly targeting high-value targets with the new stealthy BazarLoader trojan before deploying the Ryuk ransomware.
Hackers used VPN flaws to access US govt elections support systems
Government-backed hackers have compromised and gained access to US elections support systems by chaining together VPN vulnerabilities and the recent Windows CVE-2020-1472 security flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-used-vpn-flaws-to-access-us-govt-elections-support-systems/
Government-backed hackers have compromised and gained access to US elections support systems by chaining together VPN vulnerabilities and the recent Windows CVE-2020-1472 security flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-used-vpn-flaws-to-access-us-govt-elections-support-systems/
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Hackers used VPN flaws to access US govt elections support systems
Government-backed hackers have compromised and gained access to US elections support systems by chaining together VPN vulnerabilities and the recent Windows CVE-2020-1472 security flaw.
QBot uses Windows Defender Antivirus lure to infect computers
The Qbot botnet uses a new template for the distribution of their malware that uses a fake Windows Defender Antivirus theme to trick you into enabling Excel macros. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qbot-uses-windows-defender-antivirus-lure-to-infect-computers/
The Qbot botnet uses a new template for the distribution of their malware that uses a fake Windows Defender Antivirus theme to trick you into enabling Excel macros. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qbot-uses-windows-defender-antivirus-lure-to-infect-computers/
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QBot uses Windows Defender Antivirus lure to infect computers
The Qbot botnet uses a new template for the distribution of their malware that uses a fake Windows Defender Antivirus theme to trick you into enabling Excel macros.
Windows Update can be abused to execute malicious files
The Windows Update client has just been added to the list of living-off-the-land binaries (LoLBins) attackers can use to execute malicious code on Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-update-can-be-abused-to-execute-malicious-files/
The Windows Update client has just been added to the list of living-off-the-land binaries (LoLBins) attackers can use to execute malicious code on Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-update-can-be-abused-to-execute-malicious-files/
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Windows Update can be abused to execute malicious programs
The Windows Update client has just been added to the list of living-off-the-land binaries (LoLBins) attackers can use to execute malicious code on Windows systems.
Amazon Prime 2020: Early deals on Amazon devices and electronics
Amazon Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, October 13th, at midnight PST, but it's possible to grab some early deals on Alexa and Ring devices, as well as other electronics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-prime-2020-early-deals-on-amazon-devices-and-electronics/
Amazon Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, October 13th, at midnight PST, but it's possible to grab some early deals on Alexa and Ring devices, as well as other electronics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-prime-2020-early-deals-on-amazon-devices-and-electronics/
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Amazon Prime 2020: Early deals on Amazon devices and electronics
Amazon Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, October 13th, at midnight PST, but it's possible to grab some early deals on Alexa and Ring devices, as well as other electronics.
London Borough of Hackney suffers ‘serious’ cyberattack
The city council systems for the London Borough of Hackney have been hit with a 'serious' cyberattack that impacts many of their services and IT systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/london-borough-of-hackney-suffers-serious-cyberattack/
The city council systems for the London Borough of Hackney have been hit with a 'serious' cyberattack that impacts many of their services and IT systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/london-borough-of-hackney-suffers-serious-cyberattack/
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London Borough of Hackney suffers ‘serious’ cyberattack
The city council systems for the London Borough of Hackney have been hit with a 'serious' cyberattack that impacts many of their services and IT systems.
Mozilla releases Firefox 81.0.2 to fix Twitter errors
Mozilla released Firefox 81.0.2 today, October 13th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with a fix for a known issue preventing Twitter's website from loading. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-releases-firefox-8102-to-fix-twitter-errors/
Mozilla released Firefox 81.0.2 today, October 13th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with a fix for a known issue preventing Twitter's website from loading. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-releases-firefox-8102-to-fix-twitter-errors/
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Mozilla releases Firefox 81.0.2 to fix Twitter errors
Mozilla released Firefox 81.0.2 today, October 13th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with a fix for a known issue preventing Twitter's website from loading.
Adobe fixes critical security vulnerability in Flash Player
Adobe has released a security update for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that could be exploited by simply visiting a website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-critical-security-vulnerability-in-flash-player/
Adobe has released a security update for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that could be exploited by simply visiting a website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-critical-security-vulnerability-in-flash-player/
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Adobe fixes critical security vulnerability in Flash Player
Adobe has released a security update for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that could be exploited by simply visiting a website.