New MortalKombat ransomware decryptor recovers your files for free
Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a free MortalKombat ransomware decryptor that victims can use to restore their files without paying a ransom. The release of…
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Gmail client-side encryption now publicly available
Gmail client-side encryption (CSE) is now generally available for Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Education Standard customers. The feature was first introduced in Gmail…
Microsoft adds AI-powered Bing Chat to Windows 11 taskbar
Microsoft announced today that it’s integrating the new AI-powered Bing Chat into the Windows 11 search box with the latest Windows feature update. “Today, we…
DevOps engineer hacked to steal password vault data in 2022 breach
LastPass revealed more information on a “coordinated second attack,” where a threat actor accessed and stole data from the Amazon AWS cloud storage servers for…
U.S. Marshals Service investigating ransomware attack, data theft
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is investigating the theft of sensitive law enforcement information following a ransomware attack that has impacted what it describes as…
Microsoft fixes bug offering Windows 11 upgrades to unsupported PCs
Microsoft has addressed a known issue behind unsupported computers being offered Windows 11 22H2 upgrades and unable to complete the installation process. The issue was…
Microsoft Defender app now force-installed for Microsoft 365 users
Microsoft is now force-installing the Microsoft Defender for Individuals application when installing or updating the Microsoft 365 apps. It was first unveiled for Windows 11 Insiders in…
New Exfiltrator-22 post-exploitation kit linked to LockBit ransomware
Threat actors are promoting a new ‘Exfiltrator-22’ post-exploitation framework designed to spread ransomware in corporate networks while evading detection. Threat analysts at CYFIRMA claim that…
Critical flaws in WordPress Houzez theme exploited to hijack websites
Hackers are actively exploiting two critical-severity vulnerabilities in the Houzez theme and plugin for WordPress, two premium add-ons used primarily in real estate websites. The…
Hacker leaks alleged Activision employee data on cybercrime forum
A threat actor has posted data the alleged data stolen from American game publisher Activision in December 2022 on a hacking forum, highlighting the data’s…
ChatGPT is down worldwide – OpenAI working on issues
ChatGPT, the famous artificial intelligence chatbot that allows users to converse with various personalities and topics, has connectivity issues worldwide. OpenAI has confirmed users are currently…
RIG Exploit Kit still infects enterprise users via Internet Explorer
The RIG Exploit Kit is undergoing its most successful period, attempting roughly 2,000 intrusions daily and succeeding in about 30% of cases, the highest ratio…