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Kaspersky Releases 14K Private Decryption Keys for CoinVault Victims
Kaspersky has released 14,000 additional decryption keys for users infected with the CoinVault or BitCryptor ransomware infections. Using their decryption tool you may be able to recover your encrypted files for free.
- November 10, 2015
- 07:37 PM
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Adobe Releases Update for Adobe Flash that Resolves 17 Vulnerabilities
Adobe releases security updates for Adobe Flash that fix 17 security vulnerabilities. Out of these 17 vulnerabilities, 16 of them could lead to remote code execution. It is important that everyone update Adobe Flash to the recommended versions so they are no longer affected by these security holes.
- November 10, 2015
- 04:30 PM
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Microsoft Releases 12 Security Updates for November's Patch Tuesday
Today Microsoft released 12 security updates, with four of them being marked as critical. Microsoft updates are labeled critical when the vulnerability could be exploited by a remote user to execute code on the attacked machine.
- November 10, 2015
- 03:42 PM
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The New York Times goes Virtual with Google Cardboard Viewer
The New York Times has partnered with Google to offer all of their home delivery subscribers a free Google Cardboard Viewer. This viewer along with The New York Time VR app allows you to enter an immersive 360-degreee virtual reality experience of their featured stories.
- November 07, 2015
- 11:36 AM
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Why Everyone Should disable VSSAdmin.exe Now!
Vssadmin.exe is a utility bundled with Windows that allows you to administer Shadow Volume Copies. Unfortunately, this tool is also being used by Ransomware developers to make it harder for you to recover your files. This article explains how Shadow Volume Copies work and why it is important for every user to disable vssadmin.exe.
- November 06, 2015
- 02:55 PM
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CryptoWall 4.0 released with new Features such as Encrypted File Names
A new version of CryptoWall has been released that displays a redesigned ransom note, new file names, and now encrypts a file's name along with the data as well. A new version of CryptoWall has been released that displays a redesigned ransom note, new file names, and now encrypts a file's name along with the data as well.
- November 03, 2015
- 09:20 PM
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New helpme@freespeechmail.org Ransomware can be Decrypted for Free
A new ransomware has started to become seen on various computer support forums that encrypts your data and then appends the helpme@freespeechmail.org string to the filename. Thankfully Kaspersky's RakhniDecryptor tool is able to decrypt this infection.
- November 03, 2015
- 04:29 PM
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Shoddy Programming causes new Ransomware to destroy your Data
It is bad enough when a ransomware infection encrypts your data and demands a ransom, but it's even worse when shoddy programming destroys it instead. This is what happened in a new variant of the Power Worm ransomware where bad programming encrypts your data using AES encryption and then throws away the key
- October 30, 2015
- 02:55 PM
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10576 available to Insiders on the Fast Ring
Today Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10576 to Windows Insiders on the fast ring. This version not only fixes some known bugs, but also includes some additional features as as Media Casting from Microsoft Edge, updated Cortana features, and the latest Windows 10 Xbox Beta app .
- October 29, 2015
- 06:17 PM
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Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 2: Assembly Required Released
Today Telltale Games released Episode 2 of the Minecraft: Story Mode narrative drive adventure game. In this Episode Jesse and his friends continue to search for the Order of the Stone in order to defeat the evil that was released in the first episode.
- October 27, 2015
- 07:26 PM
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Halo 5: Guardians released for the Xbox One
Today is a big day for all Halo fans today as Halo 5: Guardians was released worldwide for the Xbox One. This latest game in the Halo franchise marks the beginning of what is to come for future Halo games, which is to no longer support last generation consoles due to hardware limitations.
- October 27, 2015
- 02:57 PM
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Latest TeslaCrypt Ransomware adds the .ccc extension to Encrypted FIles
A new version of TeslaCrypt has been released that is now using the ccc extension when encrypting files. This version utilizes the same payment site as previous variants and requires a 2 bitcoin, or approximately $500 USD, ransom in order to decrypt your files.
- October 26, 2015
- 01:35 PM
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Microsoft releases Spooky Minecraft Mashup pack for Halloween
A new spooky mashup pack for the console editions of Minecraft was released Today that includes 43 new scary skins such as; Grim Reaper, Bride of Frankenstein, Wicked Witch, Mad Doctor, and many more spooky skins.
- October 23, 2015
- 04:20 PM
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YouTube Red offers ad-free and Premium Content for Paid Subscribers
YouTube has announced a new monthly subscription service called YouTube Red that offers ad-free videos, YouTube only shows, offline saving, and background play. Starting on October 28th, U.S. visitors will be able to sign up for this new $9.99 monthly subscription that comes with a one month trial.
- October 22, 2015
- 05:21 PM
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Apple Releases Security Updates for OSX, iWatch, Safari, and More
Today Apple released numerous security updates that resolve a total of 142 vulnerabilities in their iOS, watchOS, OSX, iTunes, and Safari products. Some vulnerabilities are the same throughout various Apple products if they share a similar codebase.
- October 21, 2015
- 03:38 PM
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Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 now Available
As of yesterday the Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 is now available for shipping worldwide. This adapter allows you to connect up to eight wireless Xbox One controllers, and up to four chat headsets or two stereo headsets, to a Windows 10 computer.
- October 21, 2015
- 11:48 AM
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Help recover files.txt Ransomware installed by targeted Remote Desktop or Terminal Services Attacks
A new file-encrypting ransomware has been discovered that appears to be installed via targeted Remote Desktop or Terminal Service attacks. This ransomware, which we call LowLevel4, encrypts your data with AES encryption and then demands 4 Bitcoins to get your files back.
- October 20, 2015
- 05:42 PM
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Microsoft releases Flash Security Update for Internet Explorer
Microsoft released today a security update for Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge that updates the bundled Adobe Flash libraries. This patch is only available for users of Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10.
- October 19, 2015
- 07:18 PM
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Adobe releases Emergency Update for latest Flash Exploit
Adobe has released an emergency update that resolves 3 critical security vulnerabilities, including the one that was discovered by TrendMicro this week. All three of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to remotely execute commands on a vulnerable computer.
- October 16, 2015
- 12:38 PM
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2015 was the worst in history for OSX malware
A new report from Bit9 and Carbon Black details how 2015 was the worst year in history for OSX malware. In a 10 week study conducted by both organizations it was discovered that 2015 had 5 times more malware than all of 2010-2014 combined. OSX users need to take security seriously or they are bound to be affected by future malware.
- October 16, 2015
- 09:20 AM
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