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Credit to Author: Threat Research Labs| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 07:20:51 +0000

Adware are unwanted programs installed on the system with or without user consent. They change your Internet browser’s settings and display unwanted and fraudulent pop-up ads. They also trick users by offering unbelievable deals. With technological advancements, adware are becoming smarter. JokerQuiz is one such adware that pretends to be…

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ComputerWorld Independent

May 21, 2017 admin

Windows Defender does not defend Windows 7 against WannaCry

Credit to Author: Michael Horowitz| Date: Sun, 21 May 2017 17:37:00 -0700

Thanks to Kaspersky, we now know that 98% of the Windows machines infected by WannaCry/WannaCrypt were running Windows 7. Since, once it gets a foothold, the malware can infect an entire network, most of the attention was focused on LAN based attacks. My previous blog was about using the Windows firewall as a defensive measure.

But any malware can spread in multiple ways so there is always a need for anti-malware software on Windows PCs. The May 12th blog post, Customer Guidance for WannaCrypt attacks, in which Microsoft announced the release of a bug fix for Windows XP, mentioned that

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Independent Securiteam

May 21, 2017 admin

SSD Advisory – Synology DiskStation Manager Multiple Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Sun, 21 May 2017 15:17:30 +0000

Vulnerabilities Summary The following advisory describe two (2) stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) found in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). Cross-site scripting stored in SWF file Cross-site scripting stored in Video Station application Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), a Linux based software package that is the operating system for the DiskStation and RackStation products. The Synology DSM is … Continue reading SSD Advisory – Synology DiskStation Manager Multiple Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Security Wired

May 20, 2017 admin

Security News This Week: Hoo-Boy, Mar-a-Lago’s Internet Is Insecure

Credit to Author: Brian Barrett| Date: Sat, 20 May 2017 11:00:57 +0000

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Hoo-Boy, Mar-a-Lago’s Internet Is Insecure appeared first on WIRED.

Security Wired

May 19, 2017 admin

Another Ransomware Nightmare Could Be Brewing in Ukraine

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 21:48:42 +0000

A new type of ransomware called XData is spreading at an alarming rate. The post Another Ransomware Nightmare Could Be Brewing in Ukraine appeared first on WIRED.

Security Wired

May 19, 2017 admin

Hackers Are Trying to Reignite WannaCry With Nonstop Botnet Attacks

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 17:05:33 +0000

The “sinkhole” domain that’s held the ransomware in check is coming under repeated denial-of-service attacks. The post Hackers Are Trying to Reignite WannaCry With Nonstop Botnet Attacks appeared first on WIRED.

ComputerWorld Independent

May 19, 2017 admin