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Hey! I’m Gaby and most of the time I can be found in the Webmaster and Internet news section of Softpedia.

As such, I will always bring you the latest information about all that goes on in the “webverse” and the companies linked to it.

In my life outside Softpedia, I enjoy spending my time reading, writing and playing some video games, such as WOW. Dancing and music are also among my passions, although I couldn’t carry a tune if my life depended on it.

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Researcher Finds Way to Steal Windows Login Credentials via Chrome and SCF Files
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Researcher Finds Way to Steal Windows Login Credentials via Chrome and SCF Files

A Serbian security researcher found a way to perform this exploit via Chrome, which had never been done before
by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
more on this topicCryptocurrency Mining Malware Spreading for Weeks via Same Backdoor as WannaCryWannaCry Attack Was to Be Expected Due to NSA's Zero-Day Hoarding Obsession
Database with 560 Million Passwords Leaked
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Database with 560 Million Passwords Leaked

The database compiles multiple leaks, amassing an astonishing number of passwords, indicating it's time to change yours
by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
more on this topicWhatsApp Adds Encryption to iCloud BackupsFresh Malware with No Known Family Discovered in Targeted Attack
Facebook Gets Fined by French Authorities for Collecting User Data
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Facebook Gets Fined by French Authorities for Collecting User Data

The fine is of 150,000 euros, a mere slap on the wrist
by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
more on this topicOver 50 Apps in Google Play Infected 55 Million Users with AdwareGoogle and Facebook Are the Two Companies That Got Scammed Out of $100M
WannaCry Attackers Make $70K in Ransoms

WannaCry Attackers Make $70K in Ransoms

by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
Over 250 people paid the price of the decryption key
Security
Hero White Hat Who Stopped WannaCry Spread Awarded $10K by HackerOne
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Hero White Hat Who Stopped WannaCry Spread Awarded $10K by HackerOne

MalwareTech plans to give the money to charity and buy infosec books for students who can't afford them
by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
more on this topicCryptocurrency Mining Malware Spreading for Weeks via Same Backdoor as WannaCryNorth Korean Hackers from Lazarus May Be Behind WannaCry Ransomware Attack
WordPress Launches Bug Bounty Program via HackerOne
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WordPress Launches Bug Bounty Program via HackerOne

WordPress is looking for vulnerabilities across all its platforms and sites, hoping white hats can help
by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
more on this topicRouter Botnet Attacking WordPress Sites Shuts DownBose Accused Its Headphones Spy on Users
Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Spreading for Weeks via Same Backdoor as WannaCry
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Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Spreading for Weeks via Same Backdoor as WannaCry

The mining malware has built a massive botnet, but it has also stopped computers from being infected by WannaCry
by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
more on this topicNorth Korean Hackers from Lazarus May Be Behind WannaCry Ransomware AttackBritish Tabloids Doxxed WannaCry "Accidental Hero"
DocuSign Suffers Data Breach, Email Addresses Used in Phishing Attack
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DocuSign Suffers Data Breach, Email Addresses Used in Phishing Attack

No other customer data was accessed in the breach
by Gabriela Vatu, May 16th, 2017
more on this topicGuardian Soulmates Dating Site Users Hit with Explicit Spam After Data ExposureDebenhams Data Breach Affects 26K Customers, Payment Details Exposed
Hackers Target Disney, Demand Ransom or They'll Release Upcoming Movie
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Hackers Target Disney, Demand Ransom or They'll Release Upcoming Movie

Rumor has it they have the latest Pirates of the Caribbean
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
more on this topicFull Fifth Season of Orange Is the New Black Leaked Online by Hackers​The Twizzler Challenge Is Taking Off
Google to Take Closer Look at Web Apps Requesting User Data Access

Google to Take Closer Look at Web Apps Requesting User Data Access

by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
Apps may even be reviewed manually if need be
Web / Internet Life
North Korean Hackers from Lazarus May Be Behind WannaCry Ransomware Attack
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North Korean Hackers from Lazarus May Be Behind WannaCry Ransomware Attack

Multiple security researchers have noticed the similarities
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
more on this topicBritish Tabloids Doxxed WannaCry "Accidental Hero"WannaCry Attack Was to Be Expected Due to NSA's Zero-Day Hoarding Obsession
British Tabloids Doxxed WannaCry "Accidental Hero"
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British Tabloids Doxxed WannaCry "Accidental Hero"

Instead of respecting his privacy, they dug until they hit gold, exposing unnecessary information about him
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
more on this topicWannaCry Attack Was to Be Expected Due to NSA's Zero-Day Hoarding ObsessionPutin Blames USA for WannaCry Global Cyber Attack
Fake WhatsApp Site Helps Spread Adware via Chrome Extension
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Fake WhatsApp Site Helps Spread Adware via Chrome Extension

This is a rather complex scheme to get people to install a Chrome extension that's actually adware
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
more on this topicOver 50 Apps in Google Play Infected 55 Million Users with AdwareHundreds of Fake UK Bank Sites Exposed, Pose High Risk for Customers
WannaCry Attack Was to Be Expected Due to NSA's Zero-Day Hoarding Obsession
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WannaCry Attack Was to Be Expected Due to NSA's Zero-Day Hoarding Obsession

It was only a matter of time before something the size of WannaCry took the world by storm because of the NSA
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
more on this topicPutin Blames USA for WannaCry Global Cyber AttackHow to Update Avast with Fix for Internet Connectivity Problem
Putin Blames USA for WannaCry Global Cyber Attack
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Putin Blames USA for WannaCry Global Cyber Attack

At the core of the problem sits NSA hoarding the zero-day vulnerability that made WannaCry possible in the first place
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
more on this topicHow to Update Avast with Fix for Internet Connectivity ProblemBitdefender: Threats like WannaCry Will Become the Norm
How to Update Avast with Fix for Internet Connectivity Problem

How to Update Avast with Fix for Internet Connectivity Problem

by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
The company has a fix for your Internet problems
Security
ExtraTorrent Goes Down for More than 24 Hours - Update
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ExtraTorrent Goes Down for More than 24 Hours Update

ExtraTorrent seems to be having some server issues
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2017
more on this topicExtraTorrent Loses Main Domain Name After Registrar Shuts It DownKickass Torrents Creates Its Own Movie Release Group
 
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