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    AA21-200B: Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Operations: Observed TTPs

    Original release date: July 19, 2021 Summary This advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework, Version 9, and MITRE D3FEND™ framework, version 0.9.2-BETA-3. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise for all referenced threat actor tactics and techniques...
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    AA21-200A: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures of Indicted APT40 Actors Associated with China’s MSS Hainan State Security Department

    Original release date: July 19, 2021 Summary This Joint Cybersecurity Advisory was written by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to provide information on a Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known in open-source...
  3. News

    Cybercrimes Go Unreported More Often Than People Think, Report Finds

    About half of organizations say cybercrime is under-reported at their organizations, even when reporting is required. Continue reading...
  4. Dominic

    Windows 10 Any chance that my computer will be cracked into?

    So hi guys, I just lost my laptop today. I was so mad because i didnt pay attention and left my seat for a second and the laptop is gone. But i have one concern about the security of Window 10. Is there a way that they can crack into my computer? I have BitLocker on. i use my laptop mostly for...
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    Pen Testing Takes Center Stage at RSA

    Virtual pen testing can enable automated data feeds and model execution from real-time assessment inputs; simulate loss scenarios associated with attack successes; and it can be used for offline cyber resiliency testing. Continue reading...
  6. Axel PC

    Privacy and Security Discussion

    What do to protect your identity online? What's your threat model? How did you come up with your threat model? What are your primary concerns with your information being online and the online services and apps you use? How do you protect yourself online? Do you use Gmail or Protonmail? Do you...
  7. J

    Windows 10 Bitlocker benefits for PCs that dont leave the office?

    We have a few laptops in our office that we are looking at putting some encryption on as they often leave the office. Bitlocker seems the best solution with it already on Windows 10 and free. I just wonder is Bitlocker worth putting onto the desktop PCs that are in the office and don't ever...
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    Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Learning the New Rules

    Sponsored by: KeepItSafe - Date: Thursday, 12/14/17 at 2:00 PM EST Continue reading...
  9. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Anyone know anything about Duck Duck Go?

    Hi I just ran across this search engine that says it doesn't track you or distribute your information. What I like it that it doesn't have the paid entries at the top of the list and a lot less advertising. It also seems to be faster then Google or the other search engines I've been using but...
  10. pnamajck

    ssd-drives vulnerable to attacks …

    just wanting to run this past you guys … this post is straight from our good friends at bleepingcomputer.com … and the issue is in regards to the inherent vulnerabilities with current ssd-drives. i don't have much to say, since i do not own an ssd-drive …...
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    MS16-144 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3204059) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 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...
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    MS16-148 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Office (3204068) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 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...
  13. whoosh

    VIDEO Running an SQL Injection Attack - Computerphile

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    Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2

    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. Link Removed
  15. J

    Windows 8 Enforcing EFS at ALL TIMES on a folder

    I need to enforce a permanent EFS policy on a given folder. I already know how to turn on the EFS setting on a folder, so that all files copied into it or created in it are automatically encrypted by EFS. Now, the problem is that Windows allows the user to manually disable the EFS on a file...
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    Introduction: Chris Betz, new head of MSRC

    By way of introduction, I am Chris Betz, the leader of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). I’m stepping in to fill the shoes of Mike Reavey, who has moved on to become the General Manager of Secure Operations, still within Trustworthy Computing. Since joining the MSRC, I’ve spent...
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    Welcome to the Windows Forum!

    You have reached a worldwide forum community for open Microsoft Windows help and support. About Us WindowsForum.com is an open community for Microsoft Windows customers and enthusiasts. It is not owned or operated by Microsoft Corporation, but the website has produced many dozens of...
  18. whoosh

    Panda Security hacked by Antisec !

    The message left on the first page hello friends! pandasecurity.com, better known for its shitty ANTIVIRUS WE HAVE BACKDOORED, has earning money working with Law Enforcement to lurk and snitch on anonymous activists. they helped to jail 25 anonymous in different countries and they were actively...
  19. W

    Windows 7 random pasting of data from previous copyin one file appearing in anothe rfile

    After doing a copy and paste, we have, on 3 occasions so far, found the copied data in an entirely different file. Twice data from a copy appeared in an excel spreadsheet and once a picture copied in facebook appeared in an email. The excel problem is very worrysome as it is our family budget...
  20. Mike

    Windows 7 List of Site Sponsored Software

    Here is a list of site sponsored software that may be useful for you if you need a solution to resolve system issues over a long-term period. We have sponsored with these sites as affiliate partners to bring to you some of the best software and hardware available for Microsoft Windows: General...
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