November 2020 – Page 5

Best Microsoft tools created for Windows 10 power users

Over the past year, Microsoft has quietly released new built-in Windows 10 command-line applications and free Microsoft Store apps that enhance the functionality of the operating system. […]

21 Nov

Windows 10 Defrag TRIM bug still not fixed after six months

After the release of two Windows 10 feature updates and numerous cumulative updates, Microsoft has still not fixed a bug causing Windows Defrag to TRIM non-SSD drives. […]

21 Nov

TrickBot turns 100: Latest malware released with new features

The TrickBot cybercrime gang has released the hundredth version of the TrickBot malware with additional features to evade detection. […]

21 Nov

Joe Biden’s ‘Vote Joe’ website defaced by Turkish Hackers

The Vote Joe site set up by Biden Presidential campaign was hacked this week and defaced by a Turkish group called RootAyyıldız. The defacement appears to have lasted for over 24 hours. […]

20 Nov

The Week in Ransomware – November 20th 2020 – Don’t mess with the turkey

This week we saw two massive attacks that had a signifcant impact on the food supply industry, as well as a demonstration of Egregor’s annoying ransom note print bombs. […]

20 Nov

FBI warns of increasing Ragnar Locker ransomware activity

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cyber Division has warned private industry partners of increased Ragnar Locker ransomware activity following a confirmed attack from April 2020. […]

20 Nov

LightBot: TrickBot’s new reconnaissance malware for high-value targets

The notorious TrickBot has gang has released a new lightweight reconnaissance tool used to scope out an infected victim’s network for high-value targets. […]

20 Nov

VMWare releases fix for critical ESXi, Workstation vulnerability

VMware has released security updates to fix critical and high severity vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Cloud Foundation, allowing for code execution and privilege escalation. […]

20 Nov

Microsoft releases patching guidance for Kerberos security bug

Microsoft has released additional details on how to fully mitigate a security feature bypass vulnerability in Kerberos KDC (Key Distribution Center) patched during this month’s Patch Tuesday. […]

20 Nov

Windows 10 KB4586819 update fixes gaming and USB 3.0 issues

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 1909 KB4586819 non-security preview cumulative update with fixes for game crash issues and for USB 3.0 hubs causing connected devices to stop working. […]

Month: November 2020

Best Microsoft tools created for Windows 10 power users

Windows 10 Defrag TRIM bug still not fixed after six months

TrickBot turns 100: Latest malware released with new features

Joe Biden’s ‘Vote Joe’ website defaced by Turkish Hackers

The Week in Ransomware – November 20th 2020 – Don’t mess with the turkey

FBI warns of increasing Ragnar Locker ransomware activity

LightBot: TrickBot’s new reconnaissance malware for high-value targets

VMWare releases fix for critical ESXi, Workstation vulnerability

Microsoft releases patching guidance for Kerberos security bug

Windows 10 KB4586819 update fixes gaming and USB 3.0 issues