Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows 10 Connected Cache delivery issues
Microsoft has fixed a known Windows 10 update issue that broke Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks. The fix is included with…
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KnowBe4 mistakenly hires North Korean hacker, faces infostealer attack
American cybersecurity company KnowBe4 says a person it recently hired as a Principal Software Engineer turned out to be a North Korean state actor who…
Google Chrome now warns about risky password-protected archives
Google Chrome now warns when downloading risky password-protected files and provides improved alerts with more information about potentially malicious downloaded files. These new, more detailed warning…
Can’t-miss sessions at Mandiant’s 2024 mWISE event
Register today for mWISE™, the unique cybersecurity conference from Mandiant, now part of Google Cloud. Built by practitioners for practitioners, mWISE runs from September 18…
‘Content Validator’ bug let faulty update pass checks
CrowdStrike released a Preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR) on the faulty Falcon update explaining that a bug allowed bad data to pass its Content Validator…
BreachForums v1 database leak is an OPSEC test for hackers
The entire database for the notorious BreachForums v1 hacking forum was released on Telegram Tuesday night, exposing a treasure trove of data, including members’ information,…
Windows July security updates send PCs into BitLocker recovery
Microsoft warned that some Windows devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the July 2024 Windows security updates. The BitLocker Windows security feature mitigates…
Chinese hackers deploy new Macma macOS backdoor version
The Chinese hacking group tracked as ‘Evasive Panda’ was spotted using new versions of the Macma backdoor and the Nightdoor Windows malware. Symantec’s threat hunting…
Hamster Kombat’s 250 million players targeted in malware attacks
Threat actors are taking advantage of the massive popularity of the Hamster Kombat game, targeting players with fake Android and Windows software that install spyware…
Windows 10 KB5040525 fixes WDAC issues causing app failures, memory leak
Microsoft has released the July 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) issues causing app crashes…
DeFi exchange dYdX v3 website hacked in DNS hijack attack
Decentralized finance (DeFi) crypto exchange dYdX announced on Tuesday that the website for its older v3 trading platform has been compromised. dYdX also warned users…
BreachForums v1 hacking forum data leak exposes members’ info
The private member information of the BreachForums v1 hacking forum from 2022 has been leaked online, allowing threat actors and researchers to gain insight into its…