Airport disruptions in Europe caused by a ransomware attack
The disruptions over the weekend at several major European airports were caused by a ransomware attack targeting the check-in and boarding systems. Among the airports…
Category: Bleeping Computer
American Archive of Public Broadcasting fixes bug exposing restricted media
A vulnerability in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting’s website allowed downloading of protected and private media for years, with the flaw quietly patched this month.…
Why attackers are moving beyond email-based phishing attacks
Attackers are increasingly sending phishing links over non-email delivery channels like social media, instant messaging apps, and malicious search engine ads. In this article, we’ll…
Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block after face detection fix
Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented devices with integrated cameras from installing Windows 11 24H2 due to a face detection bug causing app…
Automaker giant Stellantis confirms data breach after Salesforce hack
Automotive manufacturing giant Stellantis has confirmed that attackers stole some of its North American customers’ data after gaining access to a third-party service provider’s platform.…
New EDR-Freeze tool uses Windows WER to suspend security software
A new method and proof-of-concept tool called EDR-Freeze demonstrates that evading security solutions is possible from user mode with Microsoft’s Windows Error Reporting (WER) system. The…
Fake password managers infect Mac users with malware
LastPass is warning users of a campaign that targets macOS users with malicious software impersonating popular products delivered through fraudulent GitHub repositories. The fake apps deliver…
Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates
Mozilla has announced a new feature that enables Firefox extension developers to roll back to previously approved versions, allowing them to quickly address critical bugs…
Microsoft says recent updates cause DRM video playback issues
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that prevents some apps from playing Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected video content or displaying and recording live TV.…
Verified Steam game steals streamer’s cancer treatment donations
A gamer seeking financial support for cancer treatment lost $32,000 after downloading from Steam a verified game named Block Blasters that drained his cryptocurrency wallet. Block…
Microsoft Entra ID flaw allowed hijacking any company’s tenant
A critical combination of legacy components could have allowed complete access to the Microsoft Entra ID tenant of every company in the world. The fatal…
Canada dismantles TradeOgre exchange, seizes $40 million in crypto
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has shut down the TradeOgre cryptocurrency exchange and seized more than $40 million believed to originate from criminal activities. This…