Microsoft alerts users to a new vulnerability in Windows zero-day. The vulnerability is exploited by attackers when connecting to a Chrome exploit thus taking control of vulnerable computers. Although Google has removed the error in Chrome 78.0.3904.87 by updating the emergency software, hackers are still attacking users.
https://thehackernews.com/2019/12/windows-zero-day-patch.html
It doesn’t matter what equipment we have, we can feel threatened in every situation. There is also a lot of malware on iOS and macOS. Software vulnerabilities are used by hackers in various ways. In this particular case, the welding involved ads through which hackers redirected Apple users to malicious sites. You should always be careful when browsing the internet, because cyber criminals are trying to suggest malware in a form that is not to arouse suspicion. Even devices considered more secure do not make it possible to click on everything without fear of leakage of sensitive data and other threats.
https://thehackernews.com/2019/10/malvertising-webkit-hacking.html
Ford says quantum computers offer a good chance of improving transport. In collaboration with Microsoft, Ford used the so-called “quantum-inspired” technology. “Using world-class quantum algorithms customized for specific problems, we can bring measurable improvements and drive change that can impact people’s lives.”
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-quantum-computing-experiment-cuts-traffic-commute-times/
1 & 1 Telecom was fined after people calling the call center were able to get information about the clinics by giving only their name and date of birth. This information was provided by BfDI.
https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/gdpr-breach-german-privacy-regulator-fines-11-telecom-a-13482
Snatch distinguishes itself from other software, it is primarily a dangerous ransomware, but also a great tool for data theft. It includes a data module that allows attackers to embezzle a huge amount of information from specific organizations.
https://thehackernews.com/2019/12/snatch-ransomware-safe-mode.html
CIO, CISO ensures that Absolute Software’s self-healing endpoint protection technology is embedded in the internal software of over 500 million devices. Absolute is a leading platform that provides visibility and control to enterprises for manipulation attempts and protection.
New research shows that Chinese and Russian hackers are strengthening their position in online crime. Attacks during Black Friday increased by 60% percent in two years. This is shocking.
The article is addressed to both defenders who, on a daily basis, must or will have to deal with unknown malicious software. As well as technically knowledgeable practitioners who would like to add these tools and tactics to the range of their skills.
BMW has detected a hacker attack. Instead of closing the operation, however, they allowed them to stay online so that they could track their actions. Only access to confidential information was prevented. A similar story probably happened in Hyundai, unfortunately we do not know the details. The group attacking industry sectors is suspected to be located in Southeast Asian countries.
https://siliconangle.com/2019/12/08/report-bmw-hyundai-targeted-apt32-hacking-group/
In New Mexico, researchers discovered a vulnerability in Linux that allows attack and take over TCP connections over VPN. The vulnerability has a colossal impact on the operation of Systemd, Google, Apple, OpenVPN and WireGuard.