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CrowdStrike update crashes Windows systems, causes outages worldwide
A faulty component in the latest CrowdStrike Falcon update is crashing Windows systems, impacting various organizations and services across the world, including airports, TV stations, and hospitals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crowdstrike-update-crashes-windows-systems-causes-outages-worldwide/
Major Microsoft 365 outage caused by Azure configuration change
Microsoft says an Azure configuration change caused a major Microsoft 365 outage on Thursday, affecting customers across the Central US region. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/major-microsoft-365-outage-caused-by-azure-configuration-change/
SolarWinds fixes 8 critical bugs in access rights audit software
SolarWinds has fixed eight critical vulnerabilities in its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software, six of which allowed attackers to gain remote code execution (RCE) on vulnerable devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-fixes-8-critical-bugs-in-access-rights-audit-software/
Critical Cisco bug lets hackers add root users on SEG devices
Cisco has fixed a critical severity vulnerability that lets attackers add new users with root privileges and permanently crash Security Email Gateway (SEG) appliances using emails with malicious attachments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-bug-lets-hackers-add-root-users-on-seg-devices/
Notorious FIN7 hackers sell EDR killer to other threat actors
The notorious FIN7 hacking group has been spotted selling its custom "AvNeutralizer" tool, used to evade detection by killing enterprise endpoint protection software on corporate networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notorious-fin7-hackers-sell-edr-killer-to-other-threat-actors/
Cisco SSM On-Prem bug lets hackers change any user's password
Cisco has fixed a maximum severity vulnerability that allows attackers to change any user's password on vulnerable Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (Cisco SSM On-Prem) license servers, including administrators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-ssm-on-prem-bug-lets-hackers-change-any-users-password/
Yacht giant MarineMax data breach impacts over 123,000 people
MarineMax, self-described as the world's largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, is notifying over 123,000 customers whose personal information was stolen in a March security breach claimed by the Rhysida ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/yacht-giant-marinemax-data-breach-impacts-over-123-000-people/
Kaspersky offers free security software for six months in U.S. goodbye
Kaspersky is offering free security products for six months and tips for staying safe as a parting gift to consumers in the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-offers-free-security-software-for-six-months-in-us-goodbye/
Email addresses of 15 million Trello users leaked on hacking forum
A threat actor has released over 15 million email addresses associated with Trello accounts that were collected using an unsecured API in January. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/email-addresses-of-15-million-trello-users-leaked-on-hacking-forum/
Rite Aid says June data breach impacts 2.2 million people
Rite Aid, the third-largest drugstore chain in the United States, says that 2.2 million customers' personal information was stolen last month in what it described as a "data security incident." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rite-aid-says-june-data-breach-impacts-22-million-people/
Microsoft finally fixes Outlook alerts bug caused by December updates
Microsoft has finally fixed a known Outlook issue, confirmed in February, which was triggering incorrect security alerts after installing the December security updates for Outlook Desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-finally-fixes-outlook-alerts-bug-caused-by-december-updates/
New BugSleep malware implant deployed in MuddyWater attacks
The Iranian-backed MuddyWatter hacking group has partially switched to using a new custom-tailored malware implant to steal files and run commands on compromised systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bugsleep-malware-implant-deployed-in-muddywater-attacks/
SEXi ransomware rebrands to APT INC, continues VMware ESXi attacks
The SEXi ransomware operation, known for targeting VMware ESXi servers, has rebranded under the name APT INC and has targeted numerous organizations in recent attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sexi-ransomware-rebrands-to-apt-inc-continues-vmware-esxi-attacks/
Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing malware
Cybercriminals use Facebook business pages and advertisements to promote fake Windows themes that infect unsuspecting users with the SYS01 password-stealing malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-ads-for-windows-themes-push-sys01-info-stealing-malware/
Hackers use PoC exploits in attacks 22 minutes after release
Threat actors are quick to weaponize available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits in actual attacks, sometimes as quickly as 22 minutes after exploits are made publicly available. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-poc-exploits-in-attacks-22-minutes-after-release/
Russians plead guilty to involvement in LockBit ransomware attacks
Two Russian individuals admitted to participating in many LockBit ransomware attacks, which targeted victims worldwide and across the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russians-plead-guilty-to-involvement-in-lockbit-ransomware-attacks/
Revolver Rabbit gang registers 500,000 domains for malware campaigns
A cybercriminal gang that researchers track as Revolver Rabbit has registered more than 500,000 domain names for infostealer campaigns that target Windows and macOS systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revolver-rabbit-gang-registers-500-000-domains-for-malware-campaigns/
Microsoft fixes bug blocking Windows 11 Photos from starting
Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing the Microsoft Photos app from starting on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-bug-blocking-windows-11-photos-from-starting/
Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 now available for all eligible devices
Microsoft says the Windows 11 2023 Update has entered the broad deployment phase and is now available to all seekers on eligible systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-23h2-now-available-for-all-eligible-devices/
Exchange Online adds Inbound DANE with DNSSEC for security boost
Microsoft is rolling out inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online in public preview, a new capability to boost email integrity and security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/exchange-online-adds-inbound-dane-with-dnssec-for-security-boost/
Over 400,000 Life360 user phone numbers leaked via unsecured API
A threat actor has leaked a database containing the personal information of 442,519 Life360 customers collected by abusing a flaw in the login API. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-400-000-life360-user-phone-numbers-leaked-via-unsecured-android-api/
5 steps to automate user access reviews and simplify IT compliance
While SaaS tools are a boon for worker productivity, they introduce complexity when it comes to IT audits and compliance. Learn more from Nudge Security about automating user access reviews to simplify this process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/5-steps-to-automate-user-access-reviews-and-simplify-it-compliance/
CISA warns critical Geoserver GeoTools RCE flaw is exploited in attacks
CISA is warning that a critical GeoServer GeoTools remote code execution flaw tracked as CVE-2024-36401 is being actively exploited in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-critical-geoserver-geotools-rce-flaw-is-exploited-in-attacks/
Microsoft announces new Windows 'checkpoint' cumulative updates
Microsoft will introduce checkpoint cumulative updates starting in late 2024 for systems running devices running Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11, version 24H2 or later. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-windows-checkpoint-cumulative-updates/
Microsoft links Scattered Spider hackers to Qilin ransomware attacks
Microsoft says the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang has added Qilin ransomware to its arsenal and is now using it in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-links-scattered-spider-hackers-to-qilin-ransomware-attacks/
Kaspersky is shutting down its business in the United States
Russian cybersecurity company and antivirus software provider Kaspersky Lab will start shutting down operations in the United States on July 20. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-is-shutting-down-its-business-in-the-united-states/
Microsoft shares temp fix for Windows 11 Photos not launching
Microsoft has provided a temporary workaround for a known issue preventing the Microsoft Photos app from launching on some Windows 11 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-temp-fix-for-windows-11-photos-not-launching/
June Windows Server updates break Microsoft 365 Defender features
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Server updates from last month's Patch Tuesday break some Microsoft 365 Defender features that use the network data reporting service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/june-windows-server-updates-break-microsoft-365-defender-features/
Banks in Singapore to phase out one-time passwords in 3 months
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a new requirement impacting all major retail banks in the country to phase out the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) within the next three months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banks-in-singapore-to-phase-out-one-time-passwords-in-3-months/
Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows Update automation issues
Microsoft has resolved a known issue caused by the June 2024 KB5039302 preview update, causing update problems when using Windows Update automation scripts on Windows 11 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-bug-causing-windows-update-automation-issues/