Hackers majorly use the Microsoft and DHL brands in phishing attacks. In Q4 2020, cybercriminals used more brands from the tech industry, followed by shipping and retail businesses. Information security researchers from the Check Point Software team said that phishers love the Microsoft brand. 43% of all attempts at phishing attacks were associated with it… Continue reading Hackers majorly use Microsoft and DHL brands in phishing attacks
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Experts discovered SolarLeaks website with data stolen in a recent massive hacker attack
Bleeping Computer reports the discovery of the SolarLeaks website (solarleaks[.]net), where unidentified individuals claim to be selling data allegedly stolen from SolarWinds, Microsoft, Cisco, and FireEye during a recent supply chain attack. Just to recap, in December 2020, it was revealed that unknown hackers attacked SolarWinds, infecting its Orion platform with malware. Out of the… Continue reading Experts discovered SolarLeaks website with data stolen in a recent massive hacker attack
Millions of Windows 7 users refuse to upgrade to Windows 10
In early 2020, Microsoft officially ended support for the Windows 7 operating system. However, millions of Windows 7 users refuse to upgrade to Windows 10. Prior to the end of support, ZDNet journalist Ed Bott consulted with some analytics experts and estimated that approximately 200 million PC owners worldwide would ignore the end of support… Continue reading Millions of Windows 7 users refuse to upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers hunted for access to cloud resources
Microsoft continues to investigate the supply chain attack that SolarWinds and its customers have suffered this year. Microsoft analysts reported that SolarWinds hackers were hunting for access to cloud resources. Let me remind you that unknown hackers attacked SolarWinds and infected its Orion platform with malware. Among the victims were such giants as Microsoft, Cisco,… Continue reading Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers hunted for access to cloud resources
Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla block MitM certificate of the Kazakhstan government
In early December, Kazakhstan authorities for the third time attempted to intercept all traffic of the users, including secure HTTPS connections. However, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla responded by blocking the MitM certificate of the Kazakhstan government. Let me remind you that these attempts began back in 2015, when the government first announced the introduction… Continue reading Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla block MitM certificate of the Kazakhstan government
Microsoft accused Russia and North Korea of attacks on pharmaceutical companies
Microsoft representatives accused Russia and North Korea of attacks on pharmaceutical companies. They reported that, according to their data, in recent months, three APT groups have attacked at least seven companies engaged in COVID-19 research and vaccine development. Two global issues will help shape people’s memories of 2020: Covid-19 and the increased exploitation of the… Continue reading Microsoft accused Russia and North Korea of attacks on pharmaceutical companies
Microsoft experts talked about Iranian hackers attacks on security conference participants
Microsoft experts talked that Iranian government hackers have successfully hacked the email accounts of a number of dignitaries and potential attendees to the Munich Security Conference and Think 20 (T20) summit. In total, more than 100 people suffered in the attacks. The Munich Security Conference is famous for bringing together hundreds of dignitaries and influential… Continue reading Microsoft experts talked about Iranian hackers attacks on security conference participants
Microsoft has released an update to remove Adobe Flash from Windows
As you know, very soon, on December 31, 2020, support for Adobe Flash Player will be completely discontinued, after which it will no longer be supported by all modern browsers. Now Microsoft has released an update to remove Adobe Flash from Windows. Let me remind you that work on a complete rejection of Flash Player… Continue reading Microsoft has released an update to remove Adobe Flash from Windows
Attackers can use Windows Update client to execute malicious code
Hackers can exploit Windows Update client to execute malicious code on the system as part of the Living off the Land (LotL) method. The Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)/Windows Update Client (wuauclt) is a utility located in %windir%\system32\ that gives users partial command line control over some of the Windows Update Agent functionality. It allows… Continue reading Attackers can use Windows Update client to execute malicious code
MalLocker ransomware easily tricks Russians, pretending to be a screen lock from the police
Microsoft experts talked about the new Android ransomware AndroidOS/MalLocker. (hereinafter simply MalLocker), which easily tricks Russians by pretending to be a screen lock from the police. Android ransomware abuses the mechanisms behind incoming call notifications and the Home button. “This malware is hidden inside applications that are distributed through various forums and third-party sites. Like… Continue reading MalLocker ransomware easily tricks Russians, pretending to be a screen lock from the police