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Until Microsoft releases a permanent solution for the troublesome KB4532693 update, enterprises with Windows 10 1903 and 1909 are forced to delay applying the security fixes that come with it.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Last May, the US government placed Huawei on an export blacklist that impacted its working relationship with Google. New Android devices from the Chinese company could not be certified to run Gmail, Maps, or the Play Store. Ahead of upcoming Huawei devices, Google has issued a lengthy consumer-facing statement about the situation, as well as an advisory to not sideload its Android apps.#technology #tech #Google #Android #Huawei
Until Microsoft releases a permanent solution for the troublesome KB4532693 update, enterprises with Windows 10 1903 and 1909 are forced to delay applying the security fixes that come with it.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Google has announced this week plans to crack down on Android apps that abuse the OS permissions system and request access to user geo-location data when the app is not in use.#technology #tech #Google #Android #security #privacy
Starting with May, the OS maker plans to show warnings in the Play Store backend to all Android app developers about the need to update their apps.
Google will also update Android's location access permission prompt (again).www.zdnet.com
A developer has created a new extension for Microsoft Edge that restores Internet Explorer's menu bar, which gives you options like File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Window, and Help menu right below the address bar.www.bleepingcomputer.com
A security researcher has stated that they have allegedly hacked SlickWraps and after receiving no response to emails, publicly disclosed how they gained access to the site and the data that was exposed.www.bleepingcomputer.com
A security researcher has stated that they have allegedly hacked SlickWraps and after receiving no response to emails, publicly disclosed how they gained access to the site and the data that was exposed.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Google reacted severely against nearly 600 Android apps in Play Store that were violating two ad-related policies by kicking them out of the repository.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Joker malware that subscribes Android users to premium services without consent is giving Google a hard time as new samples constantly bypass scrutiny and end up in Play Store.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Working with PDF files in the cloud just got a whole lot easier as Adobe has announced that Adobe Acrobat is now integrated with Google Drive.#technology #tech #Google #Drive #Adobe #Acrobat
This means that the over one billion people who use Google's cloud storage solution to store more than 2tn digital files can now use Acrobat's PDF tools to create, view, annotate, modify, share and sign PDFs right from within Google Drive.
Create, edit and share PDFs directly from Drivewww.techradar.com
Apple may soon allow you to customize your phone more than ever, by letting you set your own default apps.#technology #tech #Apple #iPhone
That's according to a new report from Bloomberg, which suggests the company is in the process of deciding whether it should allow users to easily use third-party alternatives instead of Apple's own services.
Google is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly using its Google for Education platform to gather the personal and private data from students under the age of thirteen.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has started rolling out new Fluent-based icons for Windows 10 apps and system applications to Insiders on the Fast Ring.www.bleepingcomputer.com
One of the tiniest little features of iOS 13 was the addition of Ask Siri in Spotlight search, adding just one line to the list of options available at the bottom of your search results.Getting clever with your iPhone. And pair this with Shortcuts for some really smart stuff.
Using the new “Ask Siri” option in Spotlight can speed up your assistant experience and enable a voice-less way to interact with your Siri Shortcuts.www.imore.com
The FTC has begun to issue refunds to people who were convinced into purchasing computer repair services at Office Depot based on fake malware scans.www.bleepingcomputer.com
An archive with over 10 million records of guests at the MGM Resorts hotels is currently distributed for free on a hacking forum.www.bleepingcomputer.com
The number of WhatsApp phishing URLs has skyrocketed in Q4 2019 after a 13,467.6% huge QoQ surge in the number of unique phishing URLs targeting its users being discovered by email security company Vade Secure since Q3 2019.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux is now available in a public preview that allows administrators and security professionals to test the product in six different Linux distributions.www.bleepingcomputer.com
The browser wars are starting to heat up again as both Google and Microsoft promote their software at the expense of their competitors. Such is the case with a new notification shown in the Chrome Web Store telling Microsoft Edge users to switch to Google Chrome.www.bleepingcomputer.com
An archive with over 10 million records of guests at the MGM Resorts hotels is currently distributed for free on a hacking forum.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Tesla paid a $10,000 bounty for a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) that had received a patch five days before getting the bug submission.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Industrial control systems (ICS) across the world have become a larger target in 2019 as researchers discovered new threat actors attacking this sector while old ones have evolved and expanded their operations.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Apple is finally “considering” giving users the ability to set third-party web browsers and email clients as defaults on iOS, according to a new Bloomberg report. It could also open up HomePod to rival music streaming services.#technology #tech #Apple #iPhone #iPad
iPhone and iPad owners can already install third-party alternatives, but iOS currently does not allow them to override Apple’s built-in services. That could change as Apple faces increasing pressure over the tight control it imposes over its mobile devices.
Could Google be worried about the new Edge browser stealing away Chrome users? It seems that way, with the company now displaying a warning to people using Microsoft’s new web browser when they access the Chrome web store.#technology #tech #internet #web #browser #Google #Chrome #Microsoft #Edge
Twitter is rolling out a new feature that makes it easier to thread multiple tweets together. With this change, you can now link tweets together while you compose them.The way you do this seems more complicated than just @replying to your own previous tweet. And there will still be people who won't use it (naming no Piers Morgans). And it might take a while for third-party apps to decide whether to implement it.
The company announced the new feature this afternoon. When you’re composing a new tweet, you can now slide up to view your previous tweets, including your most recent post as well as older ones. Once you pick an older tweet, you’ll see a “Continue thread” button.
Google has started rolling out a new Gmail feature that'll make looking for specific emails in your overflowing inbox much less painful. The feature, called "search chips," will help you narrow down the results you get. You can search for a colleague's name, for instance, and then click on the search chips the pop up under the search box to find that specific email you're looking for.#technology #tech #email #Gmail
Google has started rolling out 'search chips' for Gmail, which makes it easier to find emails.www.engadget.com
Security researchers discovered a new batch of nine websites infected with malicious JavaScript that steals payment card info from online shoppers.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Google is planning to move its British users’ accounts out of the control of European Union privacy regulators, placing them under U.S. jurisdiction instead, sources said.#technology #tech #Google #DataProtection #GDPR
The shift, prompted by Britain’s exit from the EU, will leave the sensitive personal information of tens of millions with less protection and within easier reach of British law enforcement..
Google is planning to move its British users' accounts out of the control o...www.reuters.com
Fossil-fuel production may be responsible for much more atmospheric methane than scientists previously thought, according to new research published today in the journal Nature. The results, if they hold, suggest that methane needs to be managed even more tightly than was accounted for in multilateral initiatives such as the 2015 Paris Agreement—not to mention many policies on the national and local level.#science #technology #environment
Starting today, Microsoft will begin rolling out the new Windows 10 optional updates experience that allows users to pick and choose what non-security updates and drivers they wish to install.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft announced today that support for the Windows 10 Tamper Protection feature has been added to Microsoft Defender ATP Threat & Vulnerability Management for additional info on exposed machines in their organization.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Swiss Govt Says Ransomware Victims Ignored Warnings, Had Poor Security
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generated by pod_feeder_v2Swiss Govt Says Ransomware Victims Ignored Warnings, Had Poor Security
Switzerland's Reporting and Analysis Centre for Information Assurance (MELANI) today warned of ongoing ransomware attacks targeting the systems of Swiss small, medium-sized, and large companies.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Switzerland's Reporting and Analysis Centre for Information Assurance (MELANI) today warned of ongoing ransomware attacks targeting the systems of Swiss small, medium-sized, and large companies.www.bleepingcomputer.com
The Windows 10 KB4532693 update appears to be buggier than originally thought as users are reporting that the update is deleting their files.www.bleepingcomputer.com
A zero-day vulnerability in the ThemeREX Addons, a WordPress plugin installed on thousands of sites, is actively exploited by attackers to create user accounts with admin permissions and potentially fully taking over the vulnerable website.www.bleepingcomputer.com
An advanced threat actor has been targeting gambling and betting companies in multiple regions of the globe with malware that links to two Chinese hacker groups.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Over 20,000 WordPress Sites Run Trojanized Premium Themes
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generated by pod_feeder_v2Over 20,000 WordPress Sites Run Trojanized Premium Themes
A threat actor that has infected more than 20,000 WordPress sites by running the same trick for at least three years: distributing trojanized versions of premium WordPress themes and plugins.www.bleepingcomputer.com
A threat actor that has infected more than 20,000 WordPress sites by running the same trick for at least three years: distributing trojanized versions of premium WordPress themes and plugins.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Last fall, Microsoft launched a new Office for iOS beta with a unified design including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Sticky Notes in one app for a simpler experience. Now the new Office app for iPhone is available for all users.#technology #tech #iOS #iPadOS #Microsoft #Office
Apple working on ‘autofocusing images using motion detection’#technology #tech #photography #iPhone
February 19, 2020/ Dennis Sellers
Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,567,787) for “autofocusing images using motion detection” that promises enhancements to the ever-improving cameras on iPhones (and, to a lesser degree, iPads).
Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,567,787) for “autofocusing images using motion detection” that promises enhancements to the ever-improving cameras on iPhones (and, to a lesser degree, iPads).www.appleworld.today
We've known about Mozilla's VPN service for a little while now, and now the company has released an Android app for beta testing.#technology #tech #Mozilla #Firefox #VPN #Android
Mozilla has already released a browser extension for Firefox that provides free access to the service in the US, but apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebook are also planned.
VPN apps are currently in betawww.techradar.com
Google Docs has received a major update that could tempt you to ditch your regular word processor for good. Autocorrect is now rolling out to all users, and Smart Compose is arriving for anyone with a G Suite subscription, helping you work faster by guessing what you're going to type next.#technology #tech #Google #Docs #SmartCompose #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
Time to ditch Microsoft Word?www.techradar.com
Security camera company Ring has been plagued with privacy concerns in recent months, following a high-profile data breach and fears that criminals could hack their devices – and now the brand finally seems to be doing something about it.#technology #tech #security #privacy #hacking #Ring
If you have a Ring security camera or video doorbell, you'll now need to enable two-factor authentication when you sign in; this is mandatory for all users, and you won't be able to access your account without it.
Two-factor authentication is now compulsory for all userswww.techradar.com
Threat actors are distributing the Dharma Ransomware in a new spam campaign targeting Windows users in Italy.www.bleepingcomputer.com
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today alerted organizations across all critical U.S. infrastructure sectors about a recent ransomware attack that affected a natural gas compression facility.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Ring announced today the roll-out of mandatory two-factor authentication to all user accounts, as well as the inclusion of additional security and privacy controls over third-party service providers, and the choice to opt-out of personalized advertising.www.bleepingcomputer.com
Mozilla has released Firefox 73.0.1 today, February 18th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with crash fixes for users of Windows and Linux devices.www.bleepingcomputer.com
A fake ProtonVPN website was used since November 2019 to deliver the AZORult information-stealing malware to potential victims in the form of fake ProtonVPN installers as discovered by security researchers at Kaspersky.www.bleepingcomputer.com
A large-scale phishing campaign is running on Instagram to bait Russians with a fake presidential decree that promises a lump-sum payment for a citizen to start their own business.www.bleepingcomputer.com
A hacking group compromised mobile phones belonging to soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) using pics of young girls and directing them to download malware disguised as chat apps.www.bleepingcomputer.com
