Collaborate Disseminate
It’s hardly a secret that TalkTalk has had problems with tech support scams. Or at any rate its customers have, leading to suspicions that some of the scammers “… know more about their intended victims (and their issues with TalkTalk) than they should.” I don’t suppose for a moment that TalkTalk is actively cooperating with known […] Continue reading Should TalkTalk block TeamViewer?
A researcher claims a backdoor exists in several DVRs and IP-enabled cameras manufactured by Dahua. Continue reading Dahua Patching Backdoor in DVRs, IP Cameras
If you have discovered cryptocurrency mining malware on your system, have removed it, and got compromised again without an idea about how it happened, it could be that the source of the infection is the Seagate Central NAS sitting on your network. The malware Sophos researchers recently analyzed a newer version of a malware that’s set on mining the Monero (XMR), a new digital cryptocurrency that is much easier to mine than Bitcoin. Mal/Miner-C, as … More → Continue reading Your Seagate Central NAS could be hosting mining malware
Microsoft security researchers have come up with an extension of the “Evil Maid” attack that allows attackers to bypass local Windows authentication to defeat full disk encryption: “Remote Butler”. Demonstrated at Black Hat USA 2016 by researchers Tal Be’ery and Chaim Hoch, the Remote Butler attack has one crucial improvement over Evil Maid: it can be effected by attackers who do not have physical access to the target Windows computer that has, at one time, … More → Continue reading Remote Butler attack: APT groups’ dream come true
GoToMyPC, a remote computer administration service offered by Citrix, has forced a password reset for all customers in the wake of what they call a “very sophisticated password attack.” “Effective immediately, you will be required to reset your GoToMyPC password before you can login again,” the company told customers via email on Sunday, and advised them to use their regular GoToMyPC login link to reset the password, or go through the “Forgot Password” link located … More → Continue reading GoToMyPC remote desktop service resets all passwords in wake of attack
Just how believable are the claims flying around that the TeamViewer remote access service has been hacked? Continue reading Has TeamViewer been hacked? Should you change your password?
The US Supreme Court has approved on Thursday several changes to the federal rules around search warrants, one of which would allow US federal law enforcement agents to remotely access suspects’ systems when they don’t know the systems’ IP address because it has been concealed, and victims whose computers have already been compromised by attackers. Rule 41 of the new Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure states that “a magistrate judge with authority in any district … More → Continue reading US Supreme Court approves expansion of FBI hacking powers