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Microsoft to Retire Internet Explorer on Some Windows 10 Versions Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer 11 from some Windows 10 versions and replacing it with the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. “Microsoft Edge has Internet Explorer mode (“IE mode”) built in, so you can access those legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications straight from Microsoft Edge,”
Qlocker Ransomware Shuts Down After Extorting Hundreds of QNAP Users The Qlocker ransomware gang has shut down their operation after earning $350,000 in a month by exploiting vulnerabilities in QNAP NAS devices. Starting on April 19th, QNAP NAS device owners worldwide suddenly discovered that their device’s files were replaced by password-protected 7-zip archives. In addition
May Android Security Updates Patch 4 Zero-days Exploited in the Wild According to info provided by Google’s Project Zero team, four Android security vulnerabilities were exploited in the wild as zero-day bugs before being patched earlier this month. Attacks attempting to exploit these flaws were targeted and impacted a limited number of users based on information shared
US Introduces Bills to Secure Critical Infrastructure From Cyber Attacks The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security has passed five bipartisan bills on Monday to bolster defense capabilities against cyber attacks targeting U.S. organizations and critical infrastructure. These bills were introduced as a direct result of the Homeland Security Committee’s oversight of recent cyber attacks, including