FBI: You may be a money mule and not even know it
The FBI has warned of an increasing number of scammers preying on unemployed Americans by trying to recruit them into their money mule schemes and use them to launder funds obtained via fraud, online scams, and other types of criminal activities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-you-may-be-a-money-mule-and-not-even-know-it/
The FBI has warned of an increasing number of scammers preying on unemployed Americans by trying to recruit them into their money mule schemes and use them to launder funds obtained via fraud, online scams, and other types of criminal activities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-you-may-be-a-money-mule-and-not-even-know-it/
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FBI: You may be a money mule and not even know it
The FBI has warned of an increasing number of scammers preying on unemployed Americans by trying to recruit them into their money mule schemes and use them to launder funds obtained via fraud, online scams, and other types of criminal activities.
The Week in Ransomware - December 4th 2020 - Education under attack
It has been another rough week for the enterprise and education as ransomware continues to impact business operations and shut down schools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-4th-2020-education-under-attack/
It has been another rough week for the enterprise and education as ransomware continues to impact business operations and shut down schools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-4th-2020-education-under-attack/
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The Week in Ransomware - December 4th 2020 - Education under attack
It has been another rough week for the enterprise and education as ransomware continues to impact business operations and shut down schools.
MetaMask phishing steals cryptocurrency wallets via Google ads
Over the past week, users of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet have been losing funds to a phishing scam that lured potential victims through Google search ads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/metamask-phishing-steals-cryptocurrency-wallets-via-google-ads/
Over the past week, users of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet have been losing funds to a phishing scam that lured potential victims through Google search ads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/metamask-phishing-steals-cryptocurrency-wallets-via-google-ads/
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MetaMask phishing steals cryptocurrency wallets via Google ads
Over the past week, users of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet have been losing funds to a phishing scam that lured potential victims through Google search ads.
Google Chrome is getting a real-time webpage performance overlay
Google Chrome is getting a new browser heads-up display that displays performance metrics about the web pages you are visiting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-getting-a-real-time-webpage-performance-overlay/
Google Chrome is getting a new browser heads-up display that displays performance metrics about the web pages you are visiting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-getting-a-real-time-webpage-performance-overlay/
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Google Chrome is getting a real-time webpage performance overlay
Google Chrome is getting a new browser heads-up display that displays performance metrics about the web pages you are visiting.
How to hide unwanted driver updates in Windows 10
Almost every month, the Windows Update catalogue is updated with unwanted drivers prepared by OEMs and driver vendors. Fortunately, Microsoft allows users to hide or pause specific driver updates using a tool called "Show or hide updates troubleshooter". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-hide-unwanted-driver-updates-in-windows-10/
Almost every month, the Windows Update catalogue is updated with unwanted drivers prepared by OEMs and driver vendors. Fortunately, Microsoft allows users to hide or pause specific driver updates using a tool called "Show or hide updates troubleshooter". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-hide-unwanted-driver-updates-in-windows-10/
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How to hide unwanted driver updates in Windows 10
Almost every month, the Windows Update catalogue is updated with unwanted drivers prepared by OEMs and driver vendors. Fortunately, Microsoft allows users to hide or pause specific driver updates using a tool called "Show or hide updates troubleshooter".
Police arrest two in data theft cyberattack on Leonardo defense corp
Italian police have arrested two people allegedly for using malware to steal 10 GB of confidental data and military secrets from defense company Leonardo S.p.A. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-two-in-data-theft-cyberattack-on-leonardo-defense-corp/
Italian police have arrested two people allegedly for using malware to steal 10 GB of confidental data and military secrets from defense company Leonardo S.p.A. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-two-in-data-theft-cyberattack-on-leonardo-defense-corp/
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Police arrest two in data theft cyberattack on Leonardo defense corp
Italian police have arrested two people allegedly for using malware to steal 10 GB of confidental data and military secrets from defense company Leonardo S.p.A.
Microsoft tests new method to release Windows 10 features and fixes
Microsoft is testing a way to quickly bring new features and improvements to Windows 10 outside of the regularly scheduled Windows updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-method-to-release-windows-10-features-and-fixes/
Microsoft is testing a way to quickly bring new features and improvements to Windows 10 outside of the regularly scheduled Windows updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-method-to-release-windows-10-features-and-fixes/
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Microsoft tests new method to release Windows 10 features and fixes
Microsoft is testing a way to quickly bring new features and improvements to Windows 10 outside of the regularly scheduled Windows updates.
Hands on with Cortana's new file finder feature on Windows 10
A new Windows 10 feature lets you use the digital assistant to open and find files and save time spent navigating File Explorer or OneDrive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hands-on-with-cortanas-new-file-finder-feature-on-windows-10/
A new Windows 10 feature lets you use the digital assistant to open and find files and save time spent navigating File Explorer or OneDrive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hands-on-with-cortanas-new-file-finder-feature-on-windows-10/
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Hands on with Cortana's new file finder feature on Windows 10
A new Windows 10 feature lets you use the digital assistant to open and find files and save time spent navigating File Explorer or OneDrive.
QNAP patches QTS vulnerabilities allowing NAS device takeover
Network-attached storage (NAS) maker QNAP today released security updates to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to take control of unpatched NAS devices following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-patches-qts-vulnerabilities-allowing-nas-device-takeover/
Network-attached storage (NAS) maker QNAP today released security updates to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to take control of unpatched NAS devices following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-patches-qts-vulnerabilities-allowing-nas-device-takeover/
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QNAP patches QTS vulnerabilities allowing NAS device takeover
Network-attached storage (NAS) maker QNAP today released security updates to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to take control of unpatched NAS devices following successful exploitation.
NSA: Russian state hackers exploit new VMware vulnerability to steal data
The National Security Agency (NSA) warns that Russian state-sponsored threat actors are exploiting a recently patched VMware vulnerability to steal sensitive information after deploying web shells on vulnerable servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-russian-state-hackers-exploit-new-vmware-vulnerability-to-steal-data/
The National Security Agency (NSA) warns that Russian state-sponsored threat actors are exploiting a recently patched VMware vulnerability to steal sensitive information after deploying web shells on vulnerable servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-russian-state-hackers-exploit-new-vmware-vulnerability-to-steal-data/
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NSA: Russian state hackers exploit new VMware vulnerability to steal data
The National Security Agency (NSA) warns that Russian state-sponsored threat actors are exploiting a recently patched VMware vulnerability to steal sensitive information after deploying web shells on vulnerable servers.
NortonLifeLock purchases Avira for $360 million
NortonLifeLock announced today that they have agreed to acquire Avira in an all-cash transaction for approximately $360 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nortonlifelock-purchases-avira-for-360-million/
NortonLifeLock announced today that they have agreed to acquire Avira in an all-cash transaction for approximately $360 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nortonlifelock-purchases-avira-for-360-million/
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NortonLifeLock purchases Avira for $360 million
NortonLifeLock announced today that they have agreed to acquire Avira in an all-cash transaction for approximately $360 million.
Microsoft announces Azure cloud for top secret government data
Microsoft today announced the launch of a new offering for its mission-critical Azure Government cloud targeted at government customers and partners that regularly work with top-secret classified data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-announces-azure-cloud-for-top-secret-government-data/
Microsoft today announced the launch of a new offering for its mission-critical Azure Government cloud targeted at government customers and partners that regularly work with top-secret classified data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-announces-azure-cloud-for-top-secret-government-data/
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Microsoft announces Azure cloud for top secret government data
Microsoft today announced the launch of a new offering for its mission-critical Azure Government cloud targeted at government customers and partners that regularly work with top-secret classified data.
Foxconn electronics giant hit by ransomware, $34 million ransom
Foxconn electronics giant suffered a ransomware attack at a Mexican facility over the Thanksgiving weekend, where attackers stole unencrypted files before encrypting devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxconn-electronics-giant-hit-by-ransomware-34-million-ransom/
Foxconn electronics giant suffered a ransomware attack at a Mexican facility over the Thanksgiving weekend, where attackers stole unencrypted files before encrypting devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxconn-electronics-giant-hit-by-ransomware-34-million-ransom/
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Foxconn electronics giant hit by ransomware, $34 million ransom
Foxconn electronics giant suffered a ransomware attack at a Mexican facility over the Thanksgiving weekend, where attackers stole unencrypted files before encrypting devices.
Cisco fixes Security Manager vulnerabilities with public exploits
Cisco has released security updates to address multiple pre-authentication vulnerabilities with public exploits affecting Cisco Security Manager that could allow for remote code execution after successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-security-manager-vulnerabilities-with-public-exploits/
Cisco has released security updates to address multiple pre-authentication vulnerabilities with public exploits affecting Cisco Security Manager that could allow for remote code execution after successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-security-manager-vulnerabilities-with-public-exploits/
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Cisco fixes Security Manager vulnerabilities with public exploits
Cisco has released security updates to address multiple pre-authentication vulnerabilities with public exploits affecting Cisco Security Manager that could allow for remote code execution after successful exploitation.
PlayStation Now bugs let sites run malicious code on Windows PCs
Security bugs found in the PlayStation Now (PS Now) cloud gaming Windows application allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows devices running vulnerable app versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/playstation-now-bugs-let-sites-run-malicious-code-on-windows-pcs/
Security bugs found in the PlayStation Now (PS Now) cloud gaming Windows application allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows devices running vulnerable app versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/playstation-now-bugs-let-sites-run-malicious-code-on-windows-pcs/
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PlayStation Now bugs let sites run malicious code on Windows PCs
Security bugs found in the PlayStation Now (PS Now) cloud gaming Windows application allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows devices running vulnerable app versions.
Monster Azure VM used to play Tetris in Windows Task Manager
Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich utilized a monster 420 logical processor virtual machine to play Tetris using the CPU core list in Windows Task Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/monster-azure-vm-used-to-play-tetris-in-windows-task-manager/
Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich utilized a monster 420 logical processor virtual machine to play Tetris using the CPU core list in Windows Task Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/monster-azure-vm-used-to-play-tetris-in-windows-task-manager/
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Monster Azure VM used to play Tetris in Windows Task Manager
Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich utilized a monster 420 logical processor virtual machine to play Tetris using the CPU core list in Windows Task Manager.
D-Link VPN routers get patch for remote command injection bugs
An vulnerability in D-link firmware powering multiple routers with VPN passthrough functionality allows attackers to take full control of the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/d-link-vpn-routers-get-patch-for-remote-command-injection-bugs/
An vulnerability in D-link firmware powering multiple routers with VPN passthrough functionality allows attackers to take full control of the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/d-link-vpn-routers-get-patch-for-remote-command-injection-bugs/
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D-Link VPN routers get patch for remote command injection bugs
A vulnerability in D-link firmware powering multiple routers with VPN passthrough functionality allows attackers to take full control of the device.
All Kubernetes versions affected by unpatched MiTM vulnerability
The Kubernetes Product Security Committee has provided advice on how to temporarily block attackers from exploiting a vulnerability that could enable them to intercept traffic from other pods in multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters in man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/all-kubernetes-versions-affected-by-unpatched-mitm-vulnerability/
The Kubernetes Product Security Committee has provided advice on how to temporarily block attackers from exploiting a vulnerability that could enable them to intercept traffic from other pods in multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters in man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/all-kubernetes-versions-affected-by-unpatched-mitm-vulnerability/
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All Kubernetes versions affected by unpatched MiTM vulnerability
The Kubernetes Product Security Committee has provided advice on how to temporarily block attackers from exploiting a vulnerability that could enable them to intercept traffic from other pods in multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters in man-in-the-middle (MiTM)…
Scammers spoof Target's gift card balance checking page
It's the giving season, and cybercriminals are more actively looking to steal gift cards. One of the most popular brands in their sight is giant retailer Target. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-spoof-targets-gift-card-balance-checking-page/
It's the giving season, and cybercriminals are more actively looking to steal gift cards. One of the most popular brands in their sight is giant retailer Target. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-spoof-targets-gift-card-balance-checking-page/
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Scammers spoof Target's gift card balance checking page
It's the giving season, and cybercriminals are more actively looking to steal gift cards. One of the most popular brands in their sight is giant retailer Target.
Credit card stealing malware bundles backdoor for easy reinstall
An almost impossible to remove malware set to automatically activate on Black Friday was deployed on multiple Magento-powered online stores by threat actors according to researchers at Dutch cyber-security company Sansec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-stealing-malware-bundles-backdoor-for-easy-reinstall/
An almost impossible to remove malware set to automatically activate on Black Friday was deployed on multiple Magento-powered online stores by threat actors according to researchers at Dutch cyber-security company Sansec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-stealing-malware-bundles-backdoor-for-easy-reinstall/
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Credit card stealing malware bundles backdoor for easy reinstall
An almost impossible to remove malware set to automatically activate on Black Friday was deployed on multiple Magento-powered online stores by threat actors according to researchers at Dutch cyber-security company Sansec.