Windows 10 KB5026361 and KB5026362 updates released
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5026361 and KB5026362 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, version 21H2, version 21H1, and 1809 to fix problems and add new…
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FBI nukes Russian Snake data theft malware with self-destruct command
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from all Five Eyes member nations took down the infrastructure used by the Snake cyber-espionage malware operated by Russia’s Federal Security…
New Linux kernel NetFilter flaw gives attackers root privileges
A new Linux NetFilter kernel flaw has been discovered, allowing unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges to root level, allowing complete control over a…
A WordPress Plugin to Block Brute Force Attacks
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, brute-force attacks have become a growing concern. To address this issue, AI Spera released a new WordPress plugin called…
FBI seizes 13 more domains linked to DDoS-for-hire services
cyberstress.org seizure banner (DOJ) The U.S. Justice Department announced today the seizure of 13 more domains linked to DDoS-for-hire platforms, also known as ‘booter’ or…
Intel investigating leak of Intel Boot Guard private keys after MSI breach
Intel is investigating the leak of alleged private keys used by the Intel Boot Guard security feature, potentially impacting its ability to block the installation…
Intel investigating leak of Intel BootGuard private keys after MSI breach
Intel is investigating the leak of alleged private keys used by the Intel BootGuard security feature, potentially impacting its ability to block the installation of…
Microsoft enforces number matching to fight MFA fatigue attacks
Microsoft has started enforcing number matching in Microsoft Authenticator push notifications to fend off multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks. In such attacks (also known as…
QR codes used in fake parking tickets, surveys to steal your money
As QR codes continue to be heavily used by legitimate organizations—from Super Bowl advertisements to enforcing parking fees and fines, scammers have crept in to…
Iranian hacking groups join Papercut attack spree
Microsoft says Iranian state-backed hackers have joined the ongoing assault targeting vulnerable PaperCut MF/NG print management servers. These groups are tracked as Mango Sandstorm (aka Mercury…
Detecting data theft with Wazuh, the open-source XDR
Data theft is the act of stealing data stored in business databases, endpoints, and servers. The stolen data can include credentials, credit card numbers, personal…
New CS:GO map bypasses Russia’s censorship of Ukraine war news
Finish newspaper Helsinin Sanomat has created a custom Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) map explicitly made to bypass Russian news censorship and smuggle information about the…