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2022-04-27 12:26:39 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
Number of publicly exposed database instances hits new record

Exposing databases on the public face of the internet is in many cases due to misconfiguration. Hackers often hunt for them using search engines indexing systems reachable from the open web to steal the content or for financial extortion. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-27 12:26:18 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
New Nimbuspwn Linux vulnerability gives hackers root privileges

A new set of vulnerabilities collectively tracked as Nimbuspwn could let local attackers escalate privileges on Linux systems to deploy malware ranging from backdoors to ransomware. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-27 04:28:04 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
American Dental Association hit by new Black Basta ransomware

The American Dental Association (ADA) was hit by a weekend cyberattack, causing them to shut down portions of their network while investigating the attack. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-27 00:28:03 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
US offers $10 million reward for tips on Russian Sandworm hackers

The U.S. is offering up to $10 million to identify or locate six Russian GRU hackers who are part of the notorious Sandworm hacking group. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-27 00:27:39 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
Emotet malware now installs via PowerShell in Windows shortcut files

The Emotet botnet is now using Windows shortcut files (.LNK) containing PowerShell commands to infect victims computers, moving away from Microsoft Office macros that are now disabled by default. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-27 00:27:36 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
Coca-Cola investigates hackers' claims of breach and data theft

Coca-Cola, the world's largest soft drinks maker, has confirmed in a statement to BleepingComputer that it is aware of the reports about a cyberattack on its network and is currently investigating the claims. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-27 00:27:31 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
American Dental Association hit by cyberattack, operations disrupted

The American Dental Association (ADA) was hit by a weekend cyberattack causing them to shut down portions of their network while investigating the attack. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-26 20:27:04 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
Google Play Store now forces apps to disclose what data is collected

Google is rolling out a new Data Safety section on the Play Store, Android's official app repository, where developers must declare what data their software collects from users of their apps. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-26 20:26:59 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
Public interest in Log4Shell fades but attack surface remains

It's been four months since Log4Shell, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the ubiquitous Apache Log4j library, was discovered, and threat analysts warn that the application of the available fixes is still way behind. [...] Open / Comment

2022-04-26 20:26:04 Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com
David Colombo on Tesla Hacks and Growing into Hacking

Cybellum interviewed David Colombo, the cyber boy wonder of Germany, and founder of Colombo Technologies for our podcast, Left to Our Own Devices. Not yet 20 years old, the prolific cyber researcher already has to his credit the exposure of numerous critical vulnerabilities, including the honor of hacking his way into Tesla vehicles. [...] Open / Comment