The MOAB may not be just recycled data after all. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Mother of all Breaches may contain NEW breach data
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Tax season is here, so are scammers
Watch out for malicious ads tricking you as you prepare to file your taxes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tax season is here, so are scammers
“You have blood on your hands.” Senate Committee calls for action by social media giants to protect children online
In a hearing with the CEOs of the five most used social media platforms the Senate Judiciary Committee found common ground for the need to protect children online This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “You…
FBI removes malware from hundreds of routers across the US
The FBI has removed malware from hundreds of routers in an effort to disrupt threat actors linked to the Chinese government. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: FBI removes malware from hundreds of routers across…
CISA: Disconnect vulnerable Ivanti products TODAY
CISA has ordered all FCEB agencies to disconnect all instances of Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure solution products. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: CISA: Disconnect vulnerable Ivanti products TODAY
Ransomware review: December 2023
In November, ransomware gangs attacked at least 457 victims—the highest monthly count in 2023, after May’s record numbers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware review: December 2023
Microsoft patches 34 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day
Microsoft and other vendors have released their rounds of December updates on or before patch Tuesday. Update now! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft patches 34 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day
Malvertisers zoom in on cryptocurrencies and initial access
Threat actors are increasingly placing malicious ads for Zoom within Google searches. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malvertisers zoom in on cryptocurrencies and initial access
How to choose a free vulnerability scanner: Insights from an industry veteran
How to choose a free vulnerability scanner? Industry expert Robert Elworthy has the answers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to choose a free vulnerability scanner: Insights from an industry veteran
Update now! Apple issues patches for older iPhones and other devices
Apple has issued emergency updates that include patches for older iOS devices concerning two actively used zero-days that were patched for iOS 17 last week This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! Apple issues…
Healthcare giant Norton breach leads to theft of millions of patient records
Ransomware operator ALPHV/Blackcat reportedly stole 2.5 million records from non-profit healthcare system Norton Healthcare This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Healthcare giant Norton breach leads to theft of millions of patient records
The sound of you typing on your keyboard could reveal your password
Researchers have found a way to guess passwords from keyboard sounds recorded by a smartphone with 95% accuracy. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The sound of you typing on your keyboard could reveal your…
“Amazon got hacked” messages are a false alarm
A message about extra delivery addresses getting added to Amazon accounts has gone wild on social media. Luckily, it’s nothing to worry about. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Amazon got hacked” messages are a…
Insights into your unpatched vulnerabilities
Malwarebytes is offering customers its ThreatDown Vulnerability Assessment solution without extra costs to help reduce attack surfaces and improve their security posture This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Insights into your unpatched vulnerabilities
A week in security (December 4 – December 10)
A list of topics we covered in the week of December 4 to December 10 of 2023 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (December 4 – December 10)
Meta’s Purple Llama wants to test safety risks in AI models
Meta’s Project Llama aims to help developers filter out specific items that might cause their AI model to produce inappropriate content. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta’s Purple Llama wants to test safety risks…
US government is snooping on people via phone push notifications, says senator
Government agencies have been asking Apple and Google for metadata related to push notifications, but the companies aren’t allowed to tell users about it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: US government is snooping on…
Android phones can be taken over remotely – update when you can
Android phones are vulnerable to attacks that allow a remote execution of malicious code and it requires no user interaction. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android phones can be taken over remotely – update…
How IT teams can conduct a vulnerability assessment for third-party applications
A quick IT guide for conducting a vulnerability assessment. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How IT teams can conduct a vulnerability assessment for third-party applications
Windows 10 gets its own extended security updates program
Microsoft announced it will offer a similar extended security updates program for Windows 10 as it did for Windows 7 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Windows 10 gets its own extended security updates program
Adobe Coldfusion vulnerability used in attacks on government servers
CISA has published an advisory about a vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion used in two attacks against federal agencies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Adobe Coldfusion vulnerability used in attacks on government servers
Roblox and Twitch provider Tipalti breached by ransomware [updated]
Accounting software provider Tivalti is investigating ALPHV/BlackCat claims it was breached. In a typical supply-chain attack ALPHV is threatening some of their customers like Roblox and Twitch This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roblox and…
Roblox and Twitch provider Tipalti breached by ransomware
Accounting software provider Tivalti is investigating ALPHV/BlackCat claims it was breached. In a typical supply-chain attack ALPHV is threatening some of their customers like Roblox and Twitch This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roblox and…
23andMe says, er, actually some genetic and health data might have been accessed in recent breach
23andMe has released new details about the credential stuffing attack that took place in October. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe says, er, actually some genetic and health data might have been accessed in…
Why a ransomware gang tattled on its victim, with Allan Liska: Lock and Code S04E24
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Allan Liska about why a ransomware group tattled on its own victim, and what to expect next year. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
Update your iPhones! Apple fixes two zero-days in iOS
Apple has released an emergency security update for two zero-day vulnerabilities which may have already been exploited. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update your iPhones! Apple fixes two zero-days in iOS
Social media giants to testify over failing to protect kids
US senators issued subpoenas for the CEO’s of five social media giants to testify about their “failure to protect children online”. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Social media giants to testify over failing to…
A week in security (November 27 – December 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 27 to December 3 of 2023 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 27 – December 3)
Explained: Domain fronting
Domain fronting is a technique to hide the true origin of HTTPS requests by hiding the real domain name encrypted inside a legitimate TLS request. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Explained: Domain fronting
Will ChatGPT write ransomware? Yes.
ChatGPT 4.0 can write basic working ransomware in minutes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Will ChatGPT write ransomware? Yes.
Associated Press, ESPN, CBS among top sites serving fake virus alerts
A fake antivirus alert may suddenly hijack your screen while browsing. This latest malvertising campaign hit top publishers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Associated Press, ESPN, CBS among top sites serving fake virus alerts
Meta sued over forcing users to pay to stop tracking
Privacy organization nyob has filed a complaint against Meta about their “Pay or Okay” model it has introduced for European users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta sued over forcing users to pay to…
Many major websites allow users to have weak passwords
A new study that looked at the password requirements of the most popular websites came to a disappointing but not surprising conclusion. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Many major websites allow users to have…
Update now! Chrome fixes actively exploited zero-day vulnerability
Google’s released an update to Chrome which includes seven security fixes. Make sure you’re using the latest version! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! Chrome fixes actively exploited zero-day vulnerability
Ransomware gangs and Living Off the Land (LOTL) attacks: A deep dive
Dive deep into into the intersection of two of today’s most dangerous threats. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware gangs and Living Off the Land (LOTL) attacks: A deep dive
ownCloud vulnerability can be used to extract admin passwords
A vulnerability in the ownCloud file sharing app could lead to the exposure of sensitive credentials like admin passwords. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ownCloud vulnerability can be used to extract admin passwords
A week in security (November 20 – November 26)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 20 to November 26 of 2023 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 20 – November 26)
Citrix Bleed widely exploitated, warn government agencies
Citrix Bleed is being actively exploited by at least six cybercrime groups. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Citrix Bleed widely exploitated, warn government agencies
Windows Hello fingerprint authentication can be bypassed on popular laptops
Researchers have found several weaknesses in the fingerprint authentication for Windows Hello on popular laptops. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Windows Hello fingerprint authentication can be bypassed on popular laptops
Chrome pushes forward with plans to limit ad blockers in the future
Google has set a date for the introduction of Manifest V3 which will hurt the capabilities of many ad blockers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Chrome pushes forward with plans to limit ad blockers…
$19 Stanley cup deal is a Black Friday scam
What better way to kick off the holiday scamming season than by offering a Black Friday sale on one of the most popular products around: a Stanley cup. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: $19…
Malwarebytes consumer product roundup: The latest
Here are the innovations we’ve made in our products recently. Are you making the most of them? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes consumer product roundup: The latest
Explained: Privacy washing
Google’s recently been accused of “privacy washing”, despite claiming its a privacy-focused company. But what is privacy washing? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Explained: Privacy washing
Nothing Chats pulled from Google Play
Nothing’s new message app Chats has been pulled from Google Play after harsh criticism about security issues. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Nothing Chats pulled from Google Play
How to stop fake System notifications on macOS
Browser push notifications are becoming a problem on macOS. Learn how to remove them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to stop fake System notifications on macOS
Why less is more: 10 steps to secure customer data
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has provided 10 steps for small and medium businesses to store customers’ personal data securely. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why less is more: 10 steps to secure customer…
Atomic Stealer distributed to Mac users via fake browser updates
Compromised websites are being used to redirect to fake browser updates and deliver malware onto Mac users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Atomic Stealer distributed to Mac users via fake browser updates
Scattered Spider ransomware gang falls under government agency scrutiny
Ransomware group Scattered Spider aka Octo Tempest are masters at social engineering tactics like SIM swapping. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scattered Spider ransomware gang falls under government agency scrutiny
Student discount: Get 50% off Malwarebytes
We’ve got good news. Malwarebytes is now offering 50% off our products to students, wherever you are in the world. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Student discount: Get 50% off Malwarebytes
A week in security (November 13 – November 19)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 13 to November 19 of 2023 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 13 – November 19)
3 benefits of ThreatDown bundles
Learn how ThreatDown bundles help IT teams save time, money, and stop more threats. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 3 benefits of ThreatDown bundles
Ransomware gang files SEC complaint about victim
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has filed a non compliance complant with the SEC against one of its victims. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware gang files SEC complaint about victim
Alarm system cyberattack leaves those in need struggling to call for help
A alarm system company that allows people to call for help at the touch of a button has suffered a cyberattack, causing serious disruption. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Alarm system cyberattack leaves those…
Ransomware review: November 2023
In September, two high-profile casino breaches taught us about the nuances of the RaaS affiliate landscape, the asymmetric dangers of phishing, and of two starkly different approaches to ransomware negotiation. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original…
Update now! Microsoft patches 3 actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft has patched a total of 63 vulnerabilities this Patch Tuesday. Make sure you update as soon as you can. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! Microsoft patches 3 actively exploited zero-days
Credit card skimming on the rise for the holiday shopping season
We’ve seen a particular card skimming campaign really pick up pace lately. With hundreds of stores compromised, you may come across it if you shop online this holiday season. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
State of Maine data breach impacts 1.3 million people
The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 million people—more or less the the entire population of Maine. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: State of Maine data…
A week in security (November 06 – November 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 06 to November 12 of 2023 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 06 – November 12)
Signal is testing usernames so you don’t have to share your phone number
The Signal messaging service is testing support for usernames as a replacement for phone numbers to serve as user identities This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Signal is testing usernames so you don’t have to…
YouTube shows ads for ad blocker, financial scams
YouTube doesn’t want you to run an ad blocker, but it would like you to watch this ad for one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: YouTube shows ads for ad blocker, financial scams
Judge rules it’s fine for car makers to intercept your text messages
A judge has refused to bring back a class action lawsuit against four car manufacturers because the privacy violation did not meet the WPA standard. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Judge rules it’s fine…
Meta whistleblower says company has long ignored how it sexually endangers children
At a Senate hearing, a Meta whistleblower has revealed some shocking numbers around children’s experiences of its platforms. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta whistleblower says company has long ignored how it sexually endangers…
Update now! SysAid vulnerability is actively being exploited by ransomware affiliate
A SysAid vulnerability is actively being exploited by a ransomware affiliate. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! SysAid vulnerability is actively being exploited by ransomware affiliate
Nude “before and after” photos stolen from plastic surgeon, posted online, and sent to victims’ family and friends
The FBI is investigating a data breach where cybercriminals were able to steal patients’ records from a Las Vegas plastic surgeon’s office and then publish them online. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Nude “before…
Malvertiser copies PC news site to deliver infostealer
Users looking to download a popular PC utility may be tricked in this campaign where a threat actor has registered a website that copies content from a PC and Windows news portal. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read…
Introducing Advanced Device Control: Shielding businesses from USB threats
USB drive malware is on the rise. Learn about our new Device Control features for Nebula and OneView. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Introducing Advanced Device Control: Shielding businesses from USB threats
Introducing Security Advisor Site Scores for OneView: Easy assessment of client security for MSPs
MSPs can now visualize the security posture of each client at a glance. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Introducing Security Advisor Site Scores for OneView: Easy assessment of client security for MSPs
Using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments? New tool detects AI-generated text with amazing accuracy
Scientists have developed a ChatGPT detector with unprecedented accuracy. Even though it has a limited scope, this could be a big step forward. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments?…
QNAP warns about critical vulnerabilities in NAS systems
Two critical remotely exploitable vulnerabilities in QNAP’s network attached storage devices need to be patched. Do it now! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: QNAP warns about critical vulnerabilities in NAS systems
ThreatDown powered by Malwarebytes: A 15 Year Journey
With the release of ThreatDown, let’s take a look at Malwarebytes’ 15-year legacy and what’s next. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ThreatDown powered by Malwarebytes: A 15 Year Journey
Introducing ThreatDown: A new chapter for Malwarebytes
An evolution in cybersecurity is needed. It starts with us. Announcing ThreatDown. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Introducing ThreatDown: A new chapter for Malwarebytes
ThreatDown: A new chapter for Malwarebytes
An evolution in cybersecurity is needed. It starts with us. Announcing ThreatDown. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ThreatDown: A new chapter for Malwarebytes
Okta breach happened after employee logged into personal Google account
Okta has concluded that the root cause of its breach was an employee storing company credentials in a private Google account. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Okta breach happened after employee logged into personal…
Medical research data Advarra stolen after SIM swap
Medical research company Advarra reportedly had data stolen after a SIM swap incident on one of their employees. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Medical research data Advarra stolen after SIM swap
Defeating Little Brother requires a new outlook on privacy: Lock and Code S04E23
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Anna Brading and Mark Stockley from Malwarebytes about the apparent “appeal” of Little Brother surveillance, whether the tenets of privacy can ever fully defeat that surveillance, and what the…
A week in security (October 30 – November 5)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 30 to November 5 of 2023 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 30 – November 5)
Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability used in ransomware attacks
A remote code execution vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ is being used by the HelloKItty ransomware group. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability used in ransomware attacks
Should you allow your browser to remember your passwords?
It’s very convenient to store your passwords in your browser. But is it a good idea? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Should you allow your browser to remember your passwords?
YouTube launches “global effort” to block ad blockers
The ongoing struggle between YouTube and ad blockers is turning ugly. Users are left with the choice between paying for Premium or watching ads. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: YouTube launches “global effort” to…
Atlassian: “Take immediate action” to patch your Confluence Data Center and Server instances
Atlassian has released an advisory about a critical severity authentication vulnerability in the Confluence Server and Data Center. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Atlassian: “Take immediate action” to patch your Confluence Data Center and…
What Gen Z really cares about when it comes to privacy
It would be easy to think that Gen Z doesn’t care about privacy. It’s not that, though, they just care about privacy in a different way to older generations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
SolarWinds and its CISO accused of misleading investors before major cyberattack
The SEC has announced charges against SolarWinds and its CISO for fraud and internal control failures related to the company’s cybersecurity. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: SolarWinds and its CISO accused of misleading investors…
Patch now! BIG-IP Configuration utility is vulnerable for an authentication bypass
F5 has warned customers about a critical vulnerability impacting BIG-IP that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Patch now! BIG-IP Configuration utility is vulnerable for an authentication bypass
Malvertising via Dynamic Search Ads delivers malware bonanza
Most, if not all malvertising incidents result from a threat actor either injecting code within an existing ad, or intentionally creating… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malvertising via Dynamic Search Ads delivers malware bonanza
A week in security (October 23 – October 29)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe! Malwarebytes Managed Detection and Response (MDR) simply and effectively closes your security resources gap,… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 23 – October…
OneView updates: Dive into Report 2.0 & the new Global Site Filter
We’re rolling out two new features to enhance usability in OneView, our multi-tenant platform for Managed Service Providers: Report 2.0 and the… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: OneView updates: Dive into Report 2.0 & the…