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The latest Facebook report on enforcement activities reveals an estimate of how many online social network accounts are fake and action taken to prevent more creation during the first three months of this year. According to Vice President of Integrity Guy Rosen, Facebook had disabled 2.19 billion accounts in the first quarter of this year, almost double the number of accounts nijd in the previous three months. “The number of accounts we took action has increased because of automated attacks by bad actors who are simultaneously trying to create large amounts of accounts,” said Rosen....

“Those fake updates are a randomized file with an executable file size of about 28 Kb. This executable file is a malicious.. NET downloader which will send more malware to the infected device.” If the attached file is opened, it downloads the ultimate payload from the Github network. The directory is called bitcoingenerator.exe which is in its btcgenerator folder. This is funny, because the file is actually Cyborg ransomware, and the only bitcoin generated is a bitcoin that the victim pays as a ransom....

The basic question arises: Is it possible to trade cryptocurrencies and stay at the status quo or make some money? Turn off the lottery factor. This type of trade isn’t of the lottery type. Whoever traded on the stock exchange knows what we’re talking about. As such, it requires understanding and, at least, 100% focus. And let’s be clear – cryptocurrencies aren’t for everyone. For those who recognize themselves in this and who haven’t wavered, we’ll present some suggestions, experiences; let’s say tips, which may pave the way for those people to the gain....

According to the company, when an account was registered using an OmniAuth provider in GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) versions prior to 14.7.7, 14.8.5, and 14.9.2, a hardcoded password was set. CVE-2022-1162 (CVSS score of 9.1) is a critical-severity flaw that could allow attackers to take control of accounts. GitLab also reset the passwords of users who it believes were affected by the bug, in addition to addressing the vulnerability....

Denley says the 49 extensions were created by the same person/group, assumed to be a Russian threat actor. The security researcher at MyCrypto claims that he has discovered malicious extension applications for popular crypto-wallets such as Ledger, Trezor, Jaxx, Electrum, MyEtherWallet, MetaMask, Exodus, and KeepKey. The malicious extensions have all functions almost identically to the true extensions, but any data entered by a victim during configuration is sent to one of the attackers’ servers or to a Google Form....

The three daemons in the bacula install Debian work in the background on the servers and clients and perform distinct tasks. Bacula-Director This is the Bacula backup’s heartbeat. The Director daemon is in charge of the entire backup system as well as other daemons. Bacula –Director is in charge of ensuring that backups are completed successfully. Bacula-Director is in charge of the default configurations for the backups that Bacula-Director performs on the Bacula backup server....

Today we’re going to look at how real estate companies are successfully using technology to their advantage. This includes VR (virtual reality), CGIs (computer-generated imagery) and drone footage too. You may be surprised by how the real estate industry is using this modern tech, but it’s actually fascinating to learn more. VR (Virtual Reality) Once considered a gaming gimmick, VR is now one of the top ways that real estate companies can sell properties....

January 1st 1983 is considered by many to be the official birthdate of the internet and, in just 39 short years, the world wide web has gone from a novelty to something that most of us use on a daily basis. Although the internet is used in many ways which improves our lives there is also a more sinister side of it, known as the Dark Web. In recent years, criminals have been using the Dark Web for illicit purposes, including Dark Web drug offences....

For starters, a casino can work with a selection of software providers and also secure operating licenses from different regulators. Beyond, that the casinos can undertake software audits, return to player (RTP) certification, random number generator (certification), and the usage of on-site encryption from a security specialist like Cloudflare. Playing Instantly at Online Casinos When installing software, it is an act of good faith, even if you can find positive reviews for the package that you intend to install....

What is Factory Reset Protection (FRP)? Factory reset protection (FRP) is a security feature on Samsung devices that restricts users from restoring their device to its factory default settings. FRP is designed to protect the device from accidental data loss and unauthorized use. How can I bypass FRP on my Samsung device? There are three ways to bypass FRP on a Samsung device: You can remove the battery, you can erase the device data, or you can disable the FRP lock....

It’s aggravating to experience a blue screen of death (also known as a stop code issue), in which your computer unexpectedly quits. We will assist you if you experience the Windows 10 Unexpected Store Exception error, especially if you don’t comprehend the situation. This issue has nothing to do with the Microsoft Store, contrary to popular belief. Instead, we’ll teach you how to troubleshoot this error and figure out what’s causing an Unexpected Store Exception on Windows 10....

If you already have some technological abilities, the first step is to figure out how your expertise may be used to cybersecurity. For example, if you know how to code, you’ll be able to spot harmful code and protect yourself from it. Of all, there’s always something new to learn in the world of technology, and this is especially true when it comes to combatting cybercrime. To begin, establish a list of your transferable technical talents and the skills you’d like to learn in order to secure a career in cybersecurity....

What is Corporate Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware used by hackers that takes control of your business’s system to extort money from companies and other organizations. This seizure only stops after a ransom is paid. This can affect your company’s internal affairs and your customers’ interactions with your company through customer-facing applications and portals. In many cases, ransomware cannot be removed from the system without first paying the ransom....

Cybersecurity threats exist in companies of all sizes and warn against a looming cyber attack. Therefore, companies of all sizes need to protect themselves against cyber threats. That’s because cyberattacks cause severe financial and reputational damage, disrupt business operations, and hamper continuity. There are various motives behind every type of cyber threat, including financial gain, espionage, and business disruption. A Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigation Report records that 86% of all cybercrimes in 2020 were financially motivated, while only 10% were for espionage....

Turning off your iPhone is a simple process, but the process is not the same for all device models. In addition, due to the evolution of the iPhone’s design over time, the buttons that must be pressed to turn it off have evolved. If you came from an iPhone with a physical Home button, you’d quickly discover that pressing the Power button activates Siri rather than bringing up the shut-down screen....

Tips to protect your new computer If you just built a new computer, congratulations! You’ve taken a big step towards improving your productivity and efficiency. But now that you have a new computer, it’s important to take some steps to protect it. Here are some tips to help you keep your new computer safe: Why you need to protect your new computer? No matter how well you built your new computer, it’s not immune to malware....

A thorough description of the weakness, how it was detected, and how it could be used has now been released by researchers at Check Point, who discovered the weakness. Since then, the flaw was fixed. Because of its scale and success, Check Point Analysis agreed to investigate Instagram. Of more than 100 million images posted every day, it has more than 1 billion users. The researchers decided to investigate some of the open source initiatives used inside the Instagram application by third parties — and concentrated on Mozjpeg....

Intel announced their new 14-nanometer batch of chips. In this case, it’s a set of Comet Lake CPUs that consists of mobile and 18 desktop chips — a combination of Core and Xeon chips — all bearing the vPro badge. Intel said it has made its previously optional hardware shield mandatory for this release of its 10th generation chips. “We’re doing a number of recommended and required specifications to be badged Intel vPro platform and with this round … we’re actually requiring Intel hardware shield and the technologies under it to get that badge....

Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) has been a reliable solution for enterprises trying to boost the efficiency of their networks. MPLS provides organizations a way to make their network traffic more predictable and secure, while also boosting performance. This is accomplished through the dedicated network circuits of MPLS. By getting MPLS bandwidth from internet service providers (ISPs), enterprises can vastly improve their network output and risk versus taking a more traditional connection....

The first malware developed specifically for systems with the arm64 CPU architecture used by the M1 was apparently created in December 2020, after Apple released its M1 system-on-chip in November 2020. This was a version of Pirrit, an adware application that has been around for quite some time. A few days after this Pirrit variant was discovered, controlled detection and response firm Red Canary revealed the discovery of a mysterious piece of Mac malware that had infected tens of thousands of computers all over the world....