The malware middle ground is full of journeymen, wallflowers and also-rans that’ll bite you hard, if you let them.
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Category Archives: Cybersecurity
Sophos Home’s been updated, and it’s got some cool new features
There’s a new version of Sophos Home out today, and it comes with a whole host of new features.
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“Love you” malspam gets a makeover for massive Japan-targeted campaign
ESET researchers have detected a substantial new wave of the “Love you” malspam campaign, updated to target Japan and spread GandCrab 5.1
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Privilege escalation vulnerability uncovered in Microsoft Exchange
A researcher has discovered an alarming way that an attacker controlling a Microsoft Exchange mailbox account could potentially elevate their privileges to become a Domain Administrator.
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Firefox makes it easier for users to dodge ad-trackers
Firefox has introduced a new set of controls to make it easier for privacy-conscious users to protect themselves from online ad trackers.
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It’s mop-up time for WebStresser DDoS-for-hire users
Cops from 14 countries are seeking to inflict a bit of distributed denial-of-freedom to whoever’s behind 6 million around-the-globe attacks.
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Scammers steal social media videos to wring hearts and wallets
They’re putting up fake accounts to bilk the tender-hearted for donations, using the images of a real 5-year-old with real cerebral palsey.
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Never Try to Fix the Problem When Hacked
Eventually, we all get hacked. The bad guys are very persistent and we can all make a mistake. If you suspect you have been hacked never try to fix the situation, instead report it right away. If you try to fix the situation, such as paying an online ransom or deleting the infected files, not only could you stil be hacked but you are most likely causing far more harm than good.
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Microsoft Exchange Vuln Enables Attackers to Gain Domain Admin Privileges
Anyone with access to an Exchange mailbox can take control of domain, security researcher says.
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FaceTime Bug an AppSec Fail
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