Windows 11 “invites” coming to more Windows 10 Pro PCs
Starting next month, Microsoft nag screens pushing Windows 11 will also show up on non-managed enterprise devices running Windows 10 Pro and Pro Workstation. “Upgrade for…
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Stealthy GTPDOOR Linux malware targets mobile operator networks
Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously unknown Linux backdoor named GTPDOOR, designed for covert operations within mobile carrier networks. The threat actors behind GTPDOOR are…
Windows Kernel bug fixed last month exploited as zero-day since August
Microsoft patched a high-severity Windows Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability in February, six months after being informed that the flaw was being exploited as a zero-day.…
Hackers target FCC, crypto firms in advanced Okta phishing attacks
A new phishing kit named CryptoChameleon is being used to target Federal Communications Commission (FCC) employees, using specially crafted single sign-on (SSO) pages for Okta that…
News farm impersonates 60+ major outlets: BBC, CNN, CNBC, Guardian…
BleepingComputer has discovered a content farm operating some 60+ domains named after popular media outlets, including the BBC, CNBC, CNN, Forbes, Huffington Post, Reuters, The…
Germany takes down cybercrime market with over 180,000 users
The Düsseldorf Police in Germany have seized Crimemarket, a massive German-speaking illicit trading platform with over 180,000 users, arresting six people, including one of its…
The Week in Ransomware – March 1st 2024
Ransomware attacks on healthcare over the last few months have been relentless, with numerous ransomware operations targeting hospitals and medical services, causing disruption to patient…
CISA warns of Microsoft Streaming bug exploited in malware attacks
CISA ordered U.S. Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to secure their Windows systems against a high-severity vulnerability in the Microsoft Streaming Service (MSKSSRV.SYS) that’s…
Microsoft pulls Edge update causing ‘Out of Memory’ crashes
Microsoft has pulled the Microsoft Edge 122.0.2365.63 update after users reported receiving “Out of memory” errors when browsing the web or accessing the browser settings.…
Germany takes down largest cybercrime market in the country, arrests 6
The Düsseldorf Police in Germany have seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking illicit trading platform on the internet, arresting six people, including one of its operators. Crimemarket…
Microsoft fixes Outlook clients not syncing over Exchange ActiveSync
Microsoft has fixed an issue causing some Microsoft 365 users’ Outlook desktop clients to stop connecting to email servers via Exchange ActiveSync. Exchange ActiveSync (EAS)…
U.S. charges Iranian for hacks on defense orgs, offers $10M for info
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has unveiled an indictment against Alireza Shafie Nasab, a 39-year-old Iranian national, for his role in a cyber-espionage campaign…