Azure domains and Google abused to spread disinformation and malware
A clever disinformation campaign engages several Microsoft Azure and OVH cloud subdomains as well as Google search to promote malware and spam sites. Android users receive a…
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New Mad Liberator gang uses fake Windows update screen to hide data theft
A new data extortion group tracked as Mad Liberator is targeting AnyDesk users and runs a fake Microsoft Windows update screen to distract while exfiltrating data…
Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook crashing after opening
Microsoft has shared a workaround for a known issue affecting Microsoft 365 customers and causing classic Outlook to crash after opening or when starting up…
Enable MFA or lose access to admin portals in October
Microsoft warned Entra global admins on Thursday to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their tenants until October 15 to ensure users don’t lose access to…
Are you blocking “keyboard walk” passwords in your Active Directory?
IT admins usually know what to watch out for when end users are creating weak, easy-to-guess passwords. However, a common yet overlooked type of weak…
National Public Data confirms breach exposing Social Security numbers
Background check service National Public Data confirms that hackers breached its systems after threat actors leaked a stolen database with millions of social security numbers…
CISA warns critical SolarWinds RCE bug is exploited in attacks
Image: MidjourneyCISA warned on Thursday that attackers are exploiting a recently patched critical vulnerability in SolarWinds’ Web Help Desk solution for customer support. Web Help…
Microsoft Edge PDF reader is getting more Copilot AI features
Microsoft is improving Copilot integration in the Edge browser with AI-powered smart keywords. This will allow the AI to generate important keywords from the PDF…
Windows 11 will finally give you greater control over HDR features
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27686 with some hidden HDR-related changes. As noticed by Phantom on X, one of the hidden features is the ability to…
Microsoft removes FAT32 partition size limit in Windows 11
Microsoft removed today an arbitrary 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in the latest Windows 11 Canary build, now allowing for a maximum size of…
Ransomware gang deploys new malware to kill security software
RansomHub ransomware operators are now deploying new malware to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security software in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.…
Microsoft disables BitLocker security fix, advises manual mitigation
Microsoft has disabled a fix for a BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability due to firmware incompatibility issues that were causing patched Windows devices to go…