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Google removes Kaspersky's antivirus software from Play Store
Over the weekend, Google removed Kaspersky's Android security apps from the Google Play store and disabled the Russian company's developer accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-removes-kasperskys-antivirus-software-from-play-store-disables-developer-accounts/
UK nuclear site Sellafield fined $440,000 for cybersecurity shortfalls
Nuclear waste processing facility Sellafield has been fined £332,500 ($440k) by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for failing to adhere to cybersecurity standards and putting sensitive nuclear information at risk over four years, from 2019 to 2023. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-nuclear-site-sellafield-fined-440-000-for-cybersecurity-shortfalls/
‘Pig butchering’ trading apps found on Google Play, App Store
Fake trading apps on Google Play and Apple's App Store lure victims into "pig butchering" scams that have a global reach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pig-butchering-trading-apps-found-on-google-play-app-store/
Microsoft and DOJ disrupt Russian FSB hackers' attack infrastructure
Microsoft and the Justice Department have seized over 100 domains used by the Russian ColdRiver hacking group to target United States government employees and nonprofit organizations from Russia and worldwide in spear-phishing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-and-doj-seize-spear-phishing-domains-used-by-star-blizzard-russian-hackers/
Fraudsters imprisoned for scamming Apple out of 6,000 iPhones
Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison for scamming Apple out of more than $2.5 million after exchanging over 6,000 counterfeit iPhones for authentic ones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fraudsters-imprisoned-for-scamming-apple-out-of-6-000-iphones/
Linux malware “perfctl” behind years-long cryptomining campaign
A Linux malware named "perfctl" has been targeting Linux servers and workstations for at least three years, remaining largely undetected through high levels of evasion and the use of rootkits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-malware-perfctl-behind-years-long-cryptomining-campaign/
FIN7 hackers launch deepfake nude “generator” sites to spread malware
The notorious APT hacking group known as FIN7 launched a network of fake AI-powered deepnude generator sites to infect visitors with information-stealing malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fin7-hackers-launch-deepfake-nude-generator-sites-to-spread-malware/
Fake browser updates spread updated WarmCookie malware
A new 'FakeUpdate' campaign targeting users in France leverages compromised websites to show fake browser and application updates that spread a new version of the WarmCookie malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-browser-updates-spread-updated-warmcookie-malware/
CISA: Network switch RCE flaw impacts critical infrastructure
U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA is warning about two critical vulnerabilities that allow authentication bypass and remote code execution in Optigo Networks ONS-S8 Aggregation Switch products used in critical infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-network-switch-rce-flaw-impacts-critical-infrastructure/
DrayTek fixed critical flaws in over 700,000 exposed routers
DrayTek has released security updates for multiple router models to address 14 vulnerabilities of varying severity, including a remote code execution flaw that received the maximum CVSS score of 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/draytek-fixed-critical-flaws-in-over-700-000-exposed-routers/
Microsoft warns of Windows 11 24H2 gaming performance issues
Microsoft is working to fix several known issues behind Asphalt 8 game crashes and Easy Anti-Cheat blue screens on some Windows 24H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-warns-of-windows-11-24h2-gaming-performance-issues/
Microsoft fixes Outlook email sending issue for users with many folders
Microsoft has fixed a known issue affecting Outlook for Microsoft 365 users that caused problems sending emails for those with too many nested folders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-outlook-email-sending-issue-for-users-with-many-folders/
Ransomware attack forces UMC Health System to divert some patients
Texas healthcare provider UMC Health System was forced to divert some patients to other locations after a ransomware attack impacted its operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attack-forces-umc-health-system-to-divert-some-patients/
Police arrest four suspects linked to LockBit ransomware gang
Law enforcement authorities from 12 countries arrested four suspects linked to the LockBit ransomware gang, including a developer, a bulletproof hosting service administrator, and two people connected to LockBit activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-four-suspects-linked-to-lockbit-ransomware-gang/
Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out, here are the new features
Today, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11, version 24H2, the next feature update for its operating system (also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-now-rolling-out-here-are-the-new-features/
Outlast game development delayed after Red Barrels cyberattack
Canadian video game developer Red Barrels is warning that the development of its Outlast games will likely be delayed after the company suffered a cyberattack impacting its internal IT systems and data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/outlast-game-development-delayed-after-red-barrels-cyberattack/
Recently patched CUPS flaw can be used to amplify DDoS attacks
A recently disclosed vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) open-source printing system can be exploited by threat actors to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks with a 600x amplification factor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/recently-patched-cups-flaw-can-be-used-to-amplify-ddos-attacks/
Dutch Police: ‘State actor’ likely behind recent data breach
The national Dutch police (Politie) says that a state actor was likely behind the data breach it detected last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-police-state-actor-likely-behind-recent-data-breach/
Over 4,000 Adobe Commerce, Magento shops hacked in CosmicSting attacks
Approximately 5% of all Adobe Commerce and Magento online stores, or 4,275 in absolute numbers, have been hacked in "CosmicSting" attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-4-000-adobe-commerce-magento-shops-hacked-in-cosmicsting-attacks/
Cloudflare blocks largest recorded DDoS attack peaking at 3.8Tbps
During a distributed denial-of-service campaign targeting organizations in the financial services, internet, and telecommunications sectors, volumetric attacks peaked at 3.8 terabits per second, the largest publicly recorded to date. The assault consisted of a "month-long" barrage of more than 100 hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks flood. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-blocks-largest-recorded-ddos-attack-peaking-at-38tbps/
Why your password policy should include a custom dictionary
Utilizing a custom dictionaries helps strengthen your password policies. Learn more from Specops Software about how to build custom dictionaries in your Windows Active Directory password policy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-your-password-policy-should-include-a-custom-dictionary/
Critical Ivanti RCE flaw with public exploit now used in attacks
CISA warned today that a critical Ivanti vulnerability that can let threat actors gain remote code execution on vulnerable Endpoint Manager (EPM) appliances is now actively exploited in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-ivanti-rce-flaw-with-public-exploit-now-used-in-attacks/
Microsoft Office 2024 now available for Windows and macOS users
Microsoft has released Office 2024 for small businesses and consumers who want a standalone version without a Microsoft 365 subscription. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-2024-now-available-for-windows-and-macos-no-subscription-required/
Critical Zimbra RCE flaw exploited to backdoor servers using emails
Hackers are actively exploiting a recently disclosed RCE vulnerability in Zimbra email servers that can be triggered simply by sending specially crafted emails to the SMTP server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-zimbra-rce-flaw-exploited-to-backdoor-servers-using-emails/
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues
Microsoft is blocking Windows 24H2 upgrades on systems with incompatible Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-on-some-intel-pcs-over-bsod-issues/
Arc browser launches bug bounty program after fixing RCE bug
The Browser Company has introduced an Arc Bug Bounty Program to encourage security researchers to report vulnerabilities to the project and receive rewards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arc-browser-launches-bug-bounty-program-after-fixing-rce-bug/
Rackspace monitoring data stolen in ScienceLogic zero-day attack
Cloud hosting provider Rackspace suffered a data breach exposing "limited" customer monitoring data after threat actors exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party tool used by the ScienceLogic SL1 platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rackspace-monitoring-data-stolen-in-sciencelogic-zero-day-attack/
Evil Corp hit with new sanctions, BitPaymer ransomware charges
The Evil Corp cybercrime syndicate has been hit with new sanctions by the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The US also indicted one of its members for conducting BitPaymer ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/evil-corp-hit-with-new-sanctions-bitpaymer-ransomware-charges/
Microsoft fixes Windows KB5043145 reboot loops, USB and Bluetooth issues
Microsoft fixes a known issue in the Windows KB5043145 preview update that causes reboot loops, freezes systems, and breaks USB and Bluetooth devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-kb5043145-reboot-loops-usb-and-bluetooth-issues/
The Playstation Network is down in a global outage
The PlayStation Network is suffering a global outage, with subscribers confirming that they can no longer play online games or access the company's website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/the-playstation-network-is-down-in-a-global-outage/