07 November 2022

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  • ACE seizes 42 soccer and live TV piracy web domains with millions of visitors

    The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has shut down 42 websites for the pirated streaming of televised soccer games and live TV, seizing their domains and taking down the illegal streaming services.

  • British govt is scanning all Internet devices hosted in UK

    The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the government agency that leads the country's cyber security mission, is now scanning all Internet-exposed devices hosted in the UK for vulnerabilities.

  • Z-Library eBook site domains seized by U.S. Dept of Justice

    Internet domains for the popular Z-Library online eBook repository were seized early this morning by the U.S. Department of Justice, preventing easy access to the service.

  • Robin Banks phishing service returns to steal banking accounts

    The Robin Banks phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform is back in action with infrastructure hosted by a Russian internet company that offers protection against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

  • Windows 11 22H2 blocked on systems using Xbox Game Bar Capture

    Microsoft is now blocking the Windows 11 2022 Update from being offered on some systems because of compatibility issues with the Xbox Game Bar Capture feature.

  • Prep for a career in cybersecurity with this $49 CompTIA boot camp

    The full bundle contains well over 200 hours of education, and it's now available for a deep discount. You can get the full CompTIA SuperBundle today for $49, a savings of hundreds off the combined MSRP for all courses.

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  • As Twitter brings on $8 fee, phishing emails target verified accounts

    As Twitter announces plans to charge users $8 a month for Twitter Blue and verification under Elon Musk's management, BleepingComputer has come across several phishing emails targeting verified users. 

  • Microsoft rolls out fix for Outlook disabling Teams Meeting add-in

    Microsoft is rolling out a fix for a known issue affecting Outlook for Microsoft 365 users and preventing them from scheduling Teams meetings because the option is no longer available on the app's ribbon menu.

  • Microsoft Teams now boasts 30% faster chat, channel switches

    Microsoft has significantly reduced latency for Windows and Mac users of the Teams desktop client in some critical scenarios when interacting with the application.

  • RomCom RAT malware campaign impersonates KeePass, SolarWinds NPM, Veeam

    The threat actor behind the RomCom RAT (remote access trojan) has refreshed its attack vector and is now abusing well-known software brands for distribution.

  • New Crimson Kingsnake gang impersonates law firms in BEC attacks

    A business email compromise (BEC) group named 'Crimson Kingsnake' has emerged, impersonating well-known international law firms to trick recipients into approving overdue invoice payments.

  • LockBit ransomware claims attack on Continental automotive giant

    The LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against the German multinational automotive group Continental.

  • Get sharp, clear audio with this noise-cancelling earbuds deal

    Good audio is crucial for hybrid work, getting more out of your exercise, and relaxing after a long day. These noise-cancelling wireless earbuds put great sound in your pocket for $49.99, but act quickly; just like Black Friday itself, once this deal is sold out, it's gone.

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  • OPERA1ER hackers steal over $11 million from banks and telcos

    A threat group that researchers call OPERA1ER has stolen at least $11 million from banks and telecommunication service providers in Africa using off-the-shelf hacking tools.

  • ALMA Observatory shuts down operations due to a cyberattack

    The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) Observatory in Chile has suspended all astronomical observation operations and taken its public website offline following a cyberattack on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

  • New clipboard hijacker replaces crypto wallet addresses with lookalikes

    A new clipboard stealer called Laplas Clipper spotted in the wild is using cryptocurrency wallet addresses that look like the address of the victim's intended recipient.

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    Ukraine arrests high ranking traitor for 'passing top secret Special Forces info to Russia'

    Ukraine has apprehended a suspected traitor within its military intelligence directorat e, accused of "passing details of clandestine o...