Several Cryptojacking Apps Found on Microsoft Store
The apps—which included those for computer and battery optimization tutorial, internet search, web browsers, and video viewing and download—came from three developers. Keep Reading
Internet Explorer Scripting Flaw Still a Threat to Unpatched Systems
A remote attacker can target Internet Explorer Versions 9 through 11 via a specially crafted website, while a local attacker on a rogue network could also target the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery service. Keep Reading
Oracle Files Injunction Against DoD’s $10B JEDI Cloud Contract
The Dec. 6 complaint against the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure program comes a month after the GAO dismissed Oracle’s formal protest that the DOD’s winner-take-all contract will unduly restrict competition. Keep Reading
General Dynamics IT Business to Deliver Cloud Services to Navy
General Dynamics Information Technology will deliver commercial cloud services to the Navy through the General Services Administration’s Schedule 70, which includes Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Keep Reading
Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Targeting Japanese Corporations Using Updated TTPs
In this campaign, the group sent spear phishing emails containing malicious documents that led to the installation of the UPPERCUT backdoor. Keep Reading
DHS, FBI Hold Joint Briefing for Election Officials with Facebook and Microsoft
Call provided opportunity to connect private and public officials to share information on actions being taken to combat threats to our elections and to our democracy. Keep Reading
Microsoft Uncovers More Russian Attacks Ahead of Midterms
The company said that a hacking group tied to the Russian government created fake internet domains that appeared to spoof two American conservative organizations. Keep Reading
Hey Cortana, I Just Hacked You with My Voice
The finding, detailed during a presentation at the Black Hat cyber security conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, spotlighted the potential vulnerabilities associated with the use of voice-assisted devices. Keep Reading
FBI Explores $30 Billion Move Into Stormy Cloud Market
Bureau seeks system "installed on commercial premises and operated and maintained at the Secret classification level with technology refreshment by the provider as a service." Keep Reading
