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Microsoft 365 adds 'External' email tags for increased security

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 16:30:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

Microsoft is working on boosting Exchange Online phishing protection capabilities by adding support for external email message tags to its cloud-based email service. [...]

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New Sarbloh ransomware supports Indian farmers' protest

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 16:30:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

A new ransomware known as Sarbloh encrypts your files while at the same time delivering a message supporting the protests of Indian farmers. [...]

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Hackers hiding Supernova malware in SolarWinds Orion linked to China

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 15:15:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

Intrusion activity related to the Supernova malware planted on compromised SolarWinds Orion installations exposed on the public internet points to an espionage threat actor based in China. [...]

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Google Chrome to block port 554 to stop NAT Slipstreaming attacks

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 13:30:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

Google Chrome will block the browser's access to TCP port 554 to protect against attacks using the NAT Slipstreaming 2.0 vulnerability. [...]

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European Banking Authority discloses Exchange server hack

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 11:15:02 Source: bleepingcomputer

The European Banking Authority (EBA) took down all email systems after their Microsoft Exchange Servers were hacked as part of the ongoing attacks targeting organizations worldwide. [...]

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Flagstar Bank hit by data breach exposing customer, employee data

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 10:29:57 Source: bleepingcomputer

US bank and mortgage lender Flagstar has disclosed a data breach after the Clop ransomware gang hacked their Accellion file transfer server in January. [...]

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CISA takes over .GOV top-level domain (TLD) administration

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 09:59:57 Source: bleepingcomputer

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is taking over the administration of the.gov top-level domain (TLD) as its new policy and management authority. [...]

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Unpatched QNAP devices are being hacked to mine cryptocurrency

Security - Posted On:2021-03-08 08:59:57 Source: bleepingcomputer

Unpatched network-attached storage (NAS) devices are targeted in ongoing attacks where the attackers try to take them over and install cryptominer malware to mine for cryptocurrency. [...]

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How to use Google's 'Chrome Labs' to test new browser features

Security - Posted On:2021-03-07 16:45:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

Google has added a new feature to Google Chrome Canary that makes it easier for users to test new hidden features under development. [...]

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Microsoft's MSERT tool now finds web shells from Exchange Server attacks

Security - Posted On:2021-03-07 16:30:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

Microsoft has pushed out a new update for their Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSERT) tool to detect web shells deployed in the recent Exchange Server attacks. [...]

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Microsoft Office 365 gets protection against malicious XLM macros

Security - Posted On:2021-03-07 13:45:01 Source: bleepingcomputer

Microsoft has added XLM macro protection for Microsoft 365 customers by expanding the runtime defense provided by Office 365's integration with Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) to include Excel 4.0 (XLM) macro scanning. [...]

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Google's Chrome Labs makes it easier to test new browser features

Security - Posted On:2021-03-07 13:45:01 Source: bleepingcomputer

Google has added a new feature to Google Chrome Canary that makes it easier for users to test new hidden features under development. [...]

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How to customize your Windows 10 desktop with these free tools

Security - Posted On:2021-03-06 15:45:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

With Windows, you've got an almost limitless number of free, open-source and paid apps to customize the appearance of desktop. In this article, we're going to share a list of open-source and free tools to change the desktop wallpaper animation when you move your cursor, add support for widgets, and more. [...]

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This new Microsoft tool checks Exchange Servers for ProxyLogon hacks

Security - Posted On:2021-03-06 14:15:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

Microsoft has released a PowerShell script that admins can use to check whether the recently disclosed ProxyLogon vulnerabilities have hacked a Microsoft Exchange server. [...]

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Ransomware gang plans to call victim's business partners about attacks

Security - Posted On:2021-03-06 13:00:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

The REvil ransomware operation announced this week that they are using DDoS attacks and voice calls to journalists and victim's business partners to generate ransom payments. [...]

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Samsung fixes critical Android bugs in March 2021 updates

Security - Posted On:2021-03-06 11:30:01 Source: bleepingcomputer

This week Samsung has started rolling out Android's March 2021 security updates to mobile devices to patch critical security vulnerabilities in the runtime, operating system, and related components. Users are advised to update their Android devices immediately to safeguard against these bugs. [...]

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Microsoft is giving Windows admins full control over driver updates

Security - Posted On:2021-03-06 11:30:01 Source: bleepingcomputer

Microsoft has announced a new deployment service for drivers and firmware that will make it easier for IT admins to select the right drivers for devices on their enterprise network. [...]

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Windows 10 21H1 inches closer to release — Here's the latest news

Security - Posted On:2021-03-06 11:30:01 Source: bleepingcomputer

Microsoft is gearing up to release Windows 10 version 21H1, aka the Spring Update, as they broadly release the feature update to all Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. [...]

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The Week in Ransomware - March 5th 2021 - Targeting service providers

Security - Posted On:2021-03-05 18:59:59 Source: bleepingcomputer

This week we have seen ransomware attacks targeting online service providers and MSPs to not only encrypt the victim but also cause significant outages for their customers. [...]

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US indicts John McAfee for cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering

Security - Posted On:2021-03-05 17:30:00 Source: bleepingcomputer

US federal prosecutors have charged John McAfee, founder of cybersecurity firm McAfee, and his executive advisor Jimmy Gale Watson Jr for cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering. [...]

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