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  1. allheart55 Cindy E

    324,000 payment cards breached, CVVs included, source still unknown!

    by allheart55 Cindy E

    About two months ago, a Twitterer going by 0x2Taylor announced a sizeable data dump. More than 300,000 credit card records were uploaded to the file sharing service Mega; the data has since been removed from Mega, but not before it was widely downloaded by many interested parties. By some standards, 300,000 stolen records doesn’t sound very many these days. That’s a sad state of affairs, of course, caused by the daunting size of some high-profile attacks that have hit the news recently. This year alone, we’ve reported on breaches covering about three orders of magnitude, where each breach is in the exponential vicinity of ten times bigger than the one before i…

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  2. Guest Adam Fletcher

    Gears of War 4 launch trailer world premiere

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  3. allheart55 Cindy E

    How an attacker could exploit Windows Safe Mode to steal users' passwords

    by allheart55 Cindy E

    Safe Mode is a great feature for Windows computers in that it allows a user to resolve issues they might not ordinarily be able to address in Normal Mode. That's because Safe Mode runs only software that is critical to the proper functioning of the Windows operating system. But safety isn't equivalent to security. Windows Safe Mode prevents a lot of third-party software that isn't necessary to boot up the PC from running, including anti-virus solutions. Attackers can therefore abuse Safe Mode to launch their exploits, whereas they might be prevented from doing so in Normal Mode. To illustrate that point, researchers at CyberArk Labs have described a method by whi…

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  4. allheart55 Cindy E

    Hack an Android phone remotely, and win $200,000

    by allheart55 Cindy E

    Imagine the damage that could be caused if a criminal was able to infect an Android smartphone remotely just by sending it a message, knowing nothing more than the device’s phone number or email address. It’s easy to imagine how governments, intelligence agencies and organised criminal gangs would be prepared to pay a large amount of money for exclusive details of just such a critical flaw, using it to steal and spy on unsuspecting targets. With that in mind, Google has announced a hacking contest offering a $200,000 first prize to vulnerability hunters around the world if they can find a way to remotely hack an Android device knowing nothing more than its phone num…

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  5. Guest Elana Pidgeon

    This Week on Windows: ReCore, Star Trek and updates to your action center

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    We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to read more about the updates to your action center available with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Read more about the new powerful desktop apps in the Windows Store or keep reading to see what’s new in the Windows Store! Here’s what’s new in the Windows Store this week: ReCore – Buy for $39.99 ReCore, the first Xbox Play Anywhere game, is available on Xbox One and Windows 10 in North America, Latin America and most Asian countries. From acclaimed creator Keiji Inafune’s Comcept Inc., Armature Studio, the makers of the award-winning Metroid Prime franchise, and Microsoft Stu…

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  6. Guest Will Tuttle

    Everything you need to know about Xbox Play Anywhere

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    This week’s launch of ReCore also marked the launch of Xbox Play Anywhere—a big day for Xbox gamers, everywhere. As an Xbox Play Anywhere title, ReCore (along with upcoming titles including Gears of War 4 and Forza Horizon 3) is launching simultaneously on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, and so you can play on both platforms at no additional cost. Plus, you can pick up where you left off on another Xbox One or PC, bringing all your game saves, add-ons, and achievements with you. We realize that there are still some questions around this new program. How does Xbox Play Anywhere work? What are the benefits of buying an Xbox Play Anywhere game? What other titles will s…

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  7. allheart55 Cindy E

    Turning the tables on a scammer... by contacting his mum on Facebook

    by allheart55 Cindy E

    Using the same username across the web? That may have its drawbacks… Some scammers think the chances of the police ever catching them are low, but there's one thing they are afraid of: their mum. Security researcher Christian Haschek tells the story of how he tried to sell some Apple gift cards online that he won in a competition, but ended up handing over the gift card codes... and not receiving any money in return. Although the scammer tried to fade away, Haschek knew the usernames that the gift card robber had used on eBay and Reddit. That eBay nickname had also been used on a freelance job search site, providing his first name, the first letter of his …

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  8. Guest Jason Weber

    Microsoft Edge now gets even more out of your battery

    by Guest Jason Weber
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    Back in June, we shared a look at Microsoft Edge’s industry-leading efficiency, which allows Microsoft Edge users to rely on more battery life than the other browsers we tested. With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, we made a number of additional improvements to make Microsoft Edge last even longer, and today we’re rerunning our tests with the latest version of each tested browser to see how things match up. At the risk of giving away the ending, the results may look familiar! With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft Edge is more efficient than ever, and still the best choice for extending your battery life on Windows 10 – up to 24%-43% more efficient than t…

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  9. Guest Mollie Ruiz-Hopper

    Dell introduces XPS and Inspiron laptops with Windows 10 in new colors

    by Guest Mollie Ruiz-Hopper
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    The all new XPS, weighing in at less than three pounds, is available in a beautiful new rose-gold finish and the Inspiron laptops are available in a variety of colors ranging from sparkling white to midnight blue. These new PCs will be available beginning October 4, 2016. Dell XPS 13 laptop powered by Windows 10 Dell designed this fresh lineup of PCs to take full advantage of Windows 10 and the recent Windows 10 Anniversary Update to empower you to be productive on-the-go. With features like Cortana*, your personal digital assistant, Microsoft Edge, touchscreens that let you take full advantage of Windows Ink and infrared cameras that allow you to sign in to the…

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  10. Guest Elana Pidgeon

    Evernote and more powerful desktop apps available in the Windows Store

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    A few months ago at Build 2016, we announced the Desktop Bridge, which lets developers bring their existing desktop apps and games over to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). This allows the app or game to reach all Windows 10 devices over time, including phones, Xbox One and HoloLens. Today, we’re excited to welcome these new, rich, fully featured desktop apps to the Windows Store for Windows 10 customers running the Anniversary Update, including the popular notetaking app, Evernote! Here’s what’s been updated in the all-new Evernote app for Windows 10. “We’re excited to bring the full-featured Evernote app to the Windows Store. By using the Desktop Bridge to …

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  11. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-106 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3185848) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user either visits a specially crafted website or opens a specially crafted document. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. Continue reading...

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  12. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-115 - Important: Security Update for Microsoft Windows PDF Library (3188733) -...

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    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow information disclosure if a user views specially crafted PDF content online or opens a specially crafted PDF document. Continue reading...

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    MS16-105 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge (3183043) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Microsoft Edge. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users with administrative user rights. Continue reading...

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  14. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-104 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3183038) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Continue reading...

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  15. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-117 - Critical: Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (3188128) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player when installed on all supported editions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10. Continue reading...

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  16. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-107 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Office (3185852) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. Continue reading...

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  17. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-112 - Important: Security Update for Windows Lock Screen (3178469) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if Windows improperly allows web content to load from the Windows lock screen. Continue reading...

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  18. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-116 - Critical: Security Update in OLE Automation for VBScript Scripting Engine...

    by Guest Microsoft Security
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    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker successfully convinces a user of an affected system to visit a malicious or compromised website. Note that you must install two updates to be protected from the vulnerability discussed in this bulletin: The update in this bulletin, MS16-116, and the update in MS16-104. Continue reading...

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  19. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-108 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Exchange Server (3185883) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution in some Oracle Outside In libraries that are built into Exchange Server if an attacker sends an email with a specially crafted attachment to a vulnerable Exchange server. Continue reading...

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  20. Guest MSRC Team

    September 2016 security update release

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    Today we released security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. As a best practice, we encourage customers to apply security updates as soon as they are released. More information about this month’s security updates and advisories can be found in the Security TechNet Library. MSRC Team Continue reading...

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  21. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-109 - Important: Security Update for Silverlight (3182373) - Version: 1.0

    by Guest Microsoft Security
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    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a compromised website that contains a specially crafted Silverlight application. An attacker would have no way to force a user to visit a compromised website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince the user to visit the website, typically by enticing the user to click a link in either an email or instant message that takes the user to the attacker's website. Continue reading...

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    MS16-111 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973) - Version: 1.0

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    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Click here to enter text. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application on a target system. Continue reading...

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  23. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-110 - Important: Security Update for Microsoft Windows (3178467) - Version: 1.0

    by Guest Microsoft Security
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    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker creates a specially crafted request and executes arbitrary code with elevated permissions on a target system. Continue reading...

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  24. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-113 - Important: Security Update for Windows Secure Kernel Mode (3185876) - Version: 1.0

    by Guest Microsoft Security
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    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure when Windows Secure Kernel Mode improperly handles objects in memory. Continue reading...

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  25. Guest Microsoft Security

    MS16-114 - Important: Security Update for Windows SMBv1 Server (3185879) - Version: 1.0

    by Guest Microsoft Security
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    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. On Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems, the vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an authenticated attacker sends specially crafted packets to an affected Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) Server. The vulnerability does not impact other SMB Server versions. Although later operating systems are affected, the potential impact is denial of service. Continue reading...

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