Proof-of-Concept released for critical Microsoft Word RCE bug
A proof-of-concept for CVE-2023-21716, a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Word that allows remote code execution, has been published over the weekend. The vulnerability was assigned…
Category: Bleeping Computer
Outlook for Mac now free, Microsoft 365 subscription not needed
Microsoft says its Outlook for Mac email and calendar client is now available for free, and it will no longer require an Office license or…
Nvidia working on driver fix for Windows BSOD, high CPU usage
Nvidia confirmed today that it’s working to fix a driver issue causing high CPU usage and blue screens of death (BSODs) on Windows systems. The…
Old Windows ‘Mock Folders’ UAC bypass used to drop malware
A new phishing campaign targets organizations in Eastern European countries with the Remcos RAT malware with aid from an old Windows User Account Control bypass…
Sandbox blockchain game breached to send emails linking to malware
The Sandbox blockchain game is warnings its community that a security incident caused some users to receive fraudulent emails impersonating the game, trying to infect…
New Windows Canary channel has most cutting-edge features
Microsoft is adding a new Canary channel to its nine-year-old Windows Insider Program to let the most fearless users test what it describes as “hot…
Twitter API outage blocks sign ins, breaks most platform features
Twitter users are experiencing issues worldwide when trying to log in or log out and when attempting to share their tweets, click links, embed tweets,…
Securing cloud workloads with Wazuh
Organizations rapidly adopt the cloud as they rely heavily on data and technology to drive their businesses. These organizations utilize highly scalable cloud services that…
Core DoppelPaymer ransomware gang members targeted in Europol operation
Europol has announced that law enforcement in Germany and Ukraine targeted two individuals believed to be core members of the DoppelPaymer ransomware group. The operation…
FTC to ban BetterHelp from sharing mental health data with advertisers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed to ban the online counseling service BetterHelp from sharing its customers’ sensitive mental health data with advertising networks…
Microsoft is testing a modern Windows 11 volume mixer
Microsoft is testing a new and modern-looking Windows 11 volume mixer accessible via the taskbar Quick Settings panel that helps adjust the volume on a…
How to prevent Microsoft OneNote files from infecting Windows with malware
The seemingly innocuous Microsoft OneNote file has become a popular file format used by hackers to spread malware and breach corporate networks. Here’s how to…