Lawrence Abrams
Author Bio
Lawrence Abrams is the owner and Editor in Chief of BleepingComputer.com. Lawrence’s area of expertise includes Windows, security, malware research, ransomware, and computer forensics. Lawrence Abrams is also a co-author of the Winternals Defragmentation, Recovery, and Administration Field Guide and technical editor for Rootkits for Dummies.
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Malware dev lures child exploiters into honeytrap to extort them
You rarely root for a cybercriminal, but a new malware campaign targeting child exploiters doesn't make you feel bad for the victims.
- April 21, 2024
- 02:49 PM
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GitHub comments abused to push malware via Microsoft repo URLs
A GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision, is being abused by threat actors to distribute malware using URLs associated with a Microsoft repository, making the files appear trustworthy.
- April 20, 2024
- 10:14 AM
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The Week in Ransomware - April 19th 2024 - Attacks Ramp Up
While ransomware attacks decreased after the LockBit and BlackCat disruptions, they have once again started to ramp up with other operations filling the void.
- April 19, 2024
- 07:36 PM
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Google ad impersonates Whales Market to push wallet drainer malware
A legitimate-looking Google Search advertisement for the crypto trading platform 'Whales Market' redirects visitors to a wallet-draining phishing site that steals all of your assets.
- April 18, 2024
- 01:55 PM
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Ransomware gang starts leaking alleged stolen Change Healthcare data
The RansomHub extortion gang has begun leaking what they claim is corporate and patient data stolen from United Health subsidiary Change Healthcare in what has been a long and convoluted extortion process for the company.
- April 15, 2024
- 05:54 PM
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OpenTable won't add first names, photos to old reviews after backlash
OpenTable has reversed its decision to show members' first names and profile pictures in past anonymous reviews after receiving backlash from members who felt it was a breach of privacy.
- April 14, 2024
- 06:28 PM
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Palo Alto Networks zero-day exploited since March to backdoor firewalls
Suspected state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks firewalls tracked as CVE-2024-3400 since March 26, using the compromised devices to breach internal networks, steal data and credentials.
- April 13, 2024
- 08:35 AM
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Telegram fixes Windows app zero-day used to launch Python scripts
Telegram fixed a zero-day vulnerability in its Windows desktop application that could be used to bypass security warnings and automatically launch Python scripts.
- April 12, 2024
- 02:46 PM
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OpenTable is adding your first name to previously anonymous reviews
Restaurant reservation platform OpenTable says that all reviews on the platform will no longer be fully anonymous starting May 22nd and will now show members' profile pictures and first names.
- April 11, 2024
- 06:15 PM
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Windows 10 KB5036892 update released with 23 new fixes, changes
Microsoft has released the KB5036892 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with twenty-three changes and two new features.
- April 09, 2024
- 02:18 PM
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Microsoft April 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 150 security flaws, 67 RCEs
Today is Microsoft's April 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 150 flaws and sixty-seven remote code execution bugs.
- April 09, 2024
- 01:34 PM
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Targus discloses cyberattack after hackers detected on file servers
Laptop and tablet accessories maker Targus disclosed that it suffered a cyberattack disrupting operations after a threat actor gained access to the company's file servers.
- April 08, 2024
- 09:41 PM
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Home Depot confirms third-party data breach exposed employee info
Home Depot has confirmed that it suffered a data breach after one of its SaaS vendors mistakenly exposed a small sample of limited employee data, which could potentially be used in targeted phishing attacks.
- April 07, 2024
- 01:40 PM
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New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser
Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the configured Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser through software or by manually modifying the Registry.
- April 07, 2024
- 10:17 AM
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The Week in Ransomware - April 5th 2024 - Virtual Machines under Attack
Ransomware attacks targeting VMware ESXi and other virtual machine platforms are wreaking havoc among the enterprise, causing widespread disruption and loss of services.
- April 05, 2024
- 05:59 PM
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