Category: Bleeping Computer

Octo
24
Sep
2024

New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome

A new version of the Octo Android malware, named “Octo2,” has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN,…

MoneyGram
24
Sep
2024

MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack is behind dayslong outage

Money transfer giant MoneyGram has confirmed it suffered a cyberattack after dealing with system outages and customer complaints about lack…

Car plant
24
Sep
2024

US proposes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia

Today, the Biden administration announced new proposed measures to defend the United States’ national security from potential threats linked to…

Telegram
23
Sep
2024

Telegram now shares users’ IP and phone number on legal requests

Image: MidjourneyTelegram will now share users’ phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement if they are found to be…

Linux
23
Sep
2024

New Mallox ransomware Linux variant based on leaked Kryptina code

An affiliate of the Mallox ransomware operation, also known as TargetCompany, was spotted using a slightly modified version of the Kryptina…

Kaspersky
23
Sep
2024

Kaspersky deletes itself, installs UltraAV antivirus without warning

Starting Thursday, Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky deleted its anti-malware software from customers’ computers across the United States and automatically replaced…

Chrome
23
Sep
2024

New Google Chrome feature will translate complex pages in real time

Google is testing a new API that uses machine learning models to offer real-time language translation for inputted text and…

Android malware
23
Sep
2024

Android malware ‘Necro’ infects 11 million devices via Google Play

A new version of the Necro Trojan malware for Android was installed on 11 million devices through Google Play in…

Shadow IT
23
Sep
2024

How to manage shadow IT and reduce your attack surface

In today’s fast-paced business environment, employees increasingly turn to unauthorized IT solutions to streamline their work and boost productivity. Known…

Hacker monitoring infected devices
21
Sep
2024

Global infostealer malware operation targets crypto users, gamers

A massive infostealer malware operation encompassing thirty campaigns targeting a broad spectrum of demographics and system platforms has been uncovered,…

Windows
21
Sep
2024

Microsoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Microsoft has officially announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is now deprecated, but plans to maintain current functionality and…

Windows Server
20
Sep
2024

Windows Server 2025 previews security updates without restarts

​Microsoft announced today that Hotpatching is now available in public preview for Windows Server 2025, allowing installation of security updates…