Microsoft Paint finally gets support for layers and transparency
Microsoft is finally rolling out support for layers and image transparency to the Paint image editor application 38 years after its launch. The long-awaited new…
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Bumblebee malware returns in new attacks abusing WebDAV folders
The malware loader ‘Bumblebee’ has broken its two-month vacation with a new campaign that employs new distribution techniques that abuse 4shared WebDAV services. WebDAV (Web…
Are your end-users’ passwords compromised? Here’s how to check.
Passwords have long been used as the primary gatekeepers of digital security, yet they can also be a weak link in the chain. According to…
Microsoft leaks 38TB of private data via unsecured Azure storage
The Microsoft AI research division accidentally leaked dozens of terabytes of sensitive data while contributing open-source AI learning models to a public GitHub repository. This…
New SprySOCKS Linux malware used in cyber espionage attacks
A Chinese espionage-focused hacker tracked as ‘Earth Lusca’ was observed targeting government agencies in multiple countries, using a new Linux backdoor dubbed ‘SprySOCKS.’ Trend Micro’s analysis…
TikTok flooded by ‘Elon Musk’ cryptocurrency giveaway scams
TikTok is flooded by a surge of fake cryptocurrency giveaways posted to the video-sharing platform, with almost all of the videos pretending to be themes…
BlackCat ransomware hits Azure Storage with Sphynx encryptor
Image: Midjourney The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang now uses stolen Microsoft accounts and the recently spotted Sphynx encryptor to encrypt targets’ Azure cloud storage. While…
WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration
Telegram, the widely used messaging app, has unveiled an integrated crypto wallet feature, allowing users to effortlessly access their cryptocurrency holdings Those who have previously…
Google Chrome tests Microsoft Edge-like Read Aloud feature
Google Chrome is set to enhance its user experience on the desktop by adding a “read aloud” function, currently available for testing in the Canary…
Microsoft Edge is losing tablet-friendly “Web Select” feature
Microsoft’s Edge browser, known for its innovative features, is now shedding one of its most applauded functions, Web Select. This tool allowed users to capture…
The Week in Ransomware – September 15th 2023
This week’s big news is the extortion attacks on the Caesars and MGM Las Vegas casino chains, with one having already paid the ransom and…
Retool blames breach on Google Authenticator MFA cloud sync feature
Software company Retool says the accounts of 27 cloud customers were compromised following a targeted and multi-stage social engineering attack. Retool’s development platform is used…