Wow! The US government took action and closed down REvil, the hackers responsible for JBS, Colonial Pipeline, Kaseya, and other famous ransomware attacks!
https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-governments-turn-tables-ransomware-gang-revil-by-pushing-it-offline-2021-10-21/
https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-governments-turn-tables-ransomware-gang-revil-by-pushing-it-offline-2021-10-21/
Reuters
EXCLUSIVE Governments turn tables on ransomware gang REvil by pushing it offline
The ransomware group REvil was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multi-country operation, according to three private sector cyber experts working with the United States and one former official.
And just like that, the Resolve IT November newsletter is out.
https://mailchi.mp/7fa5d6342697/resolveit-november-2021-newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/7fa5d6342697/resolveit-november-2021-newsletter
Beware of this scam! Site looks very real and will try to get all your personal information!
Android Users Need to Uninstall These 151 Apps Immediately
https://www.pcmag.com/news/151-android-apps-need-to-be-uninstalled-immediately
https://www.pcmag.com/news/151-android-apps-need-to-be-uninstalled-immediately
PCMAG
Android Users Need to Uninstall These 151 Apps Immediately
They are part of a premium SMS scam campaign. View the full alphabetized list.
WhatsApp Web receives three new features
https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/whatsapp-web-gets-three-new-features-media-editor-and-more-7603462/
https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/whatsapp-web-gets-three-new-features-media-editor-and-more-7603462/
The Indian Express
WhatsApp Web receives three new features: Here’s a look
WhatsApp: Here's all you need to know about the new features coming to the app that will enhance your chat experience.
New scam going around, trying to outsmart 2-step authentication. I'll let this guy explain it:
https://youtu.be/9WOLVs0oCV0
https://youtu.be/9WOLVs0oCV0
YouTube
A New Phone Scam Bypasses Two-Factor Security Codes
Know about it so you won't get tricked!
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Got a Netgear router? Make sure to update its firmware.
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/netgear-router-patches-nov21
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/netgear-router-patches-nov21
Tom's Guide
Millions of Netgear routers need security updates right away — what you need to do
But thousands more routers may never get a fix
Should I be afraid?
Biometric auth bypassed using fingerprint photo, printer, and glue
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biometric-auth-bypassed-using-fingerprint-photo-printer-and-glue/
Biometric auth bypassed using fingerprint photo, printer, and glue
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biometric-auth-bypassed-using-fingerprint-photo-printer-and-glue/
BleepingComputer
Biometric auth bypassed using fingerprint photo, printer, and glue
Researchers demonstrated that fingerprints could be cloned for biometric authentication for as little as $5 without using any sophisticated or uncommon tools.
GoDaddy data breach exposes over 1M user accounts; investigation ongoing
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/11/22/godaddy-data-breach-users-2021/8727554002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/11/22/godaddy-data-breach-users-2021/8727554002/
USA TODAY
GoDaddy data breach exposes over 1M user accounts; investigation 'ongoing'
GoDaddy announced on Monday a security\u00a0breach that could affect up to 1.2 million customers, exposing their e-mail addresses and customer numbers.
Windows 11 is as good as
מאכל בן דרוסאי
My recommendation: don't update until a more stable version is released, or until you're forced to upgrade.
מאכל בן דרוסאי
My recommendation: don't update until a more stable version is released, or until you're forced to upgrade.
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There's a huge AWS outage affecting many services. If your service isn't working, that's probably why.
Patching the patches:
Warning Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11 Users
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2021/12/11/microsoft-warning-windows-10-windows-11-windows-server-hack-vulnerability-attack-update-windows-now/
Warning Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11 Users
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2021/12/11/microsoft-warning-windows-10-windows-11-windows-server-hack-vulnerability-attack-update-windows-now/
Forbes
Warning Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11 Users
Microsoft has confirmed a serious new warnings to all Windows users and you need to take action...
Google just opened the door to all Android games on Windows 11
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-just-opened-the-door-to-all-android-games-on-windows-11
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-just-opened-the-door-to-all-android-games-on-windows-11
Tom's Guide
Google just opened the door to all Android games on Windows 11
Google announces plans for a desktop Play Games app for Windows 11
Update your Chrome browser, NOW!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2021/12/14/google-chrome-emergency-security-update-for-26-billion-as-attacks-underway/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2021/12/14/google-chrome-emergency-security-update-for-26-billion-as-attacks-underway/
Forbes
Google Chrome—Emergency Security Update For 2.6 Billion As Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed yet another security update for Chrome's 2.6 billion users, and this one is an emergency fix.