November 2020 – Page 8

Retail giant Cencosud hit by Egregor Ransomware attack, stores impacted

Chilean-based multinational retail company Cencosud has suffered a cyberattack by the Egregor ransomware operation that impacts services at stores. […]

14 Nov

Closer look at Windows 10’s new modern disk management tool

Windows 10’s modern disk management tool is Microsoft’s latest effort to migrate legacy tools into modern versions found in the Settings app. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a new disk management tool that it calls a “modern” take on Windows 10’s “snap-in” disk management tool. […]

14 Nov

Malwarebytes is kicking Windows printers offline

Over the past few weeks, Malwarebytes consumer and business users have complained that their Windows network printers keep getting kicked offline. […]

14 Nov

Hacker shares 3.2 million Pluto TV accounts for free on forum

A hacker is sharing what they state are 3.2 million Pluto TV user records that were stolen during a data breach. […]

14 Nov

Apple iOS Safari feature can be used to share “fake news” headlines

A link-sharing feature in iOS versions of Apple Safari browser makes it possible for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users to alter headlines when sharing parts of webpages. A researcher has raised concerns this feature can be abused not only for pulling harmless pranks but for sharing “fake news” having a wider impact. […]

14 Nov

The Week in Ransomware – November 13th 2020 – Extortion gone wild

There were not many known large ransomware attacks this week, but we have seen ransomware operations evolving their tactics to extort their victims further. […]

14 Nov

IRS announces move to protect businesses from identity theft

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced today that sensitive information will be masked on all business tax transcripts starting next month to protect companies from identity theft. […]

13 Nov

Biotech research firm Miltenyi Biotec hit by ransomware, data leaked

Biomedical and clinical research company Miltenyi Biotec says that it has fully restored systems after a malware attack that took place last month and affected the firm’s global IT infrastructure. […]

13 Nov

New TroubleGrabber Discord malware steals passwords, system info

TroubleGrabber, a new credential stealer discovered by Netskope security researchers, spreads via Discord attachments and uses Discord webhooks to deliver stolen information to its operators. […]

13 Nov

New stealthy hacker-for-hire group mimics state-backed attackers

A new mercenary hacker group tracked as CostaRicto by BlackBerry researchers is selling its services to entities requiring APT-level hacking expertise in cyber-espionage campaigns spanning the globe and targeting a multitude of industry sectors. […]

Month: November 2020

Retail giant Cencosud hit by Egregor Ransomware attack, stores impacted

Closer look at Windows 10’s new modern disk management tool

Malwarebytes is kicking Windows printers offline

Hacker shares 3.2 million Pluto TV accounts for free on forum

Apple iOS Safari feature can be used to share “fake news” headlines

The Week in Ransomware – November 13th 2020 – Extortion gone wild

IRS announces move to protect businesses from identity theft

Biotech research firm Miltenyi Biotec hit by ransomware, data leaked

New TroubleGrabber Discord malware steals passwords, system info

New stealthy hacker-for-hire group mimics state-backed attackers