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Signal introduces convenient "call links" for private group chats
The Signal messenger application has announced a set of new features aimed at making private group chats more convenient and easier for people to join. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/signal-introduces-convenient-call-links-for-private-group-chats/
Volt Typhoon rebuilds malware botnet following FBI disruption
The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Volt Typhoon has begun to rebuild its "KV-Botnet" malware botnet after it was disrupted by law enforcement in January, according to researchers from SecurityScorecard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/volt-typhoon-rebuilds-malware-botnet-following-fbi-disruption/
iPhones now auto-restart to block access to encrypted data after long idle times
Apple has added a new security feature with the iOS 18.1 update released last month to ensure that iPhones automatically reboot after long idle periods to re-encrypt data and make it harder to extract. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iphones-now-auto-restart-to-block-access-to-encrypted-data-after-long-idle-times/
New Ymir ransomware partners with RustyStealer in attacks
A new ransomware family called 'Ymir' has been spotted in the wild, being introduced onto systems that were previously compromised by the RustyStealer info-stealer malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ymir-ransomware-partners-with-rustystealer-in-attacks/
Amazon confirms employee data breach after vendor hack
Amazon confirmed a data breach involving employee information after data allegedly stolen during the May 2023 MOVEit attacks was leaked on a hacking forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-confirms-employee-data-breach-after-vendor-hack/
Halliburton reports $35 million loss after ransomware attack
Halliburton has revealed that an August ransomware attack has led to $35 million in losses after the breach caused the company to shut down IT systems and disconnect customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/halliburton-reports-35-million-loss-after-ransomware-attack/
Microsoft investigates OneDrive issue causing macOS app freezes
Microsoft is investigating a newly acknowledged issue causing macOS applications to hang when opening or saving files in OneDrive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-onedrive-issue-causing-macos-app-freezes/
Google says “Enhanced protection” feature in Chrome now uses AI
Google has quietly updated the description of one of the Chrome's security features "Enchaned protection" to confirm that it will be powered by AI in a future release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-says-enhanced-protection-feature-in-chrome-now-uses-ai/
Hands on with AI features in Windows 11 Paint and Notepad
As part of its efforts to add AI everywhere, Microsoft is now bringing AI features to the popular Paint and Notepad apps on Windows 11. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hands-on-with-ai-features-in-windows-11-paint-and-notepad/
Malicious PyPI package with 37,000 downloads steals AWS keys
A malicious Python package named 'fabrice' has been present in the Python Package Index (PyPI) since 2021, stealing Amazon Web Services credentials from unsuspecting developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-pypi-package-with-37-000-downloads-steals-aws-keys/
D-Link won’t fix critical flaw affecting 60,000 older NAS devices
More than 60,000 D-Link network-attached storage devices that have reached end-of-life are vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability with a publicly available exploit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/d-link-wont-fix-critical-flaw-affecting-60-000-older-nas-devices/
Palo Alto Networks warns of potential PAN-OS RCE vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks warned customers to restrict access to their next-generation firewalls because of a potential remote code execution vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/palo-alto-networks-warns-of-potential-pan-os-rce-vulnerability/
North Korean hackers use new macOS malware against crypto firms
North Korean threat actor BlueNoroff has been targeting crypto-related businesses with a new multi-stage malware for macOS systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-new-macos-malware-against-crypto-firms/
Nokia says hackers leaked third-party app source code
Nokia's investigation of recent claims of a data breach found that the source code leaked on a hacker forum belongs to a third party and company and customer data has not been impacted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nokia-says-hackers-leaked-third-party-app-source-code/
HPE warns of critical RCE flaws in Aruba Networking access points
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) released updates for Instant AOS-8 and AOS-10 software to address two critical vulnerabilities in Aruba Networking Access Points. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hpe-warns-of-critical-rce-flaws-in-aruba-networking-access-points/
FBI, CISA, and NSA reveal most exploited vulnerabilities of 2023
The FBI, the NSA, and cybersecurity authorities of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have released today a list of the top 15 routinely exploited vulnerabilities throughout last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-cisa-and-nsa-reveal-most-exploited-vulnerabilities-of-2023/
North Korean hackers create Flutter apps to bypass macOS security
North Korean threat actors target Apple macOS systems using trojanized Notepad apps and minesweeper games created with Flutter, which are signed and notarized by legitimate Apple developer IDs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-create-flutter-apps-to-bypass-macos-security/
VMware makes Workstation and Fusion free for everyone
VMware has announced that its VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation desktop hypervisors are now free to everyone for commercial, educational, and personal use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/vmware-makes-workstation-and-fusion-free-for-everyone/
HIBP notifies 57 million people of Hot Topic data breach
Have I Been Pwned warns that an alleged data breach exposed the personal information of 56,904,909 accounts for Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Torrid customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hibp-notifies-57-million-people-of-hot-topic-data-breach/
Microsoft blames Windows Server 2025 automatic upgrades on 3rd-party tools
Microsoft has finally confirmed that some Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems were "unexpectedly" upgraded to Windows Server 2025 on devices if updates were managed using third-party patch management tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blames-windows-server-2025-automatic-upgrades-on-third-party-tools/
Windows 11 is adding a 'Share' button to the Start menu and Taskbar
Microsoft wants you to share content/items more frequently, so it's now adding the "Share" button everywhere, including the Start menu and even the taskbar. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-is-adding-a-share-button-to-the-start-menu-and-taskbar/
Hackers now use ZIP file concatenation to evade detection
Hackers are targeting Windows machines using the ZIP file concatenation technique to deliver malicious payloads in compressed archives without security solutions detecting them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-now-use-zip-file-concatenation-to-evade-detection/
Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts
As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus "winter heating allowance" and "cost of living support" scam texts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-target-uk-senior-citizens-with-winter-fuel-payment-texts/
Microsoft says recent Windows 11 updates break SSH connections
Microsoft has confirmed that last month's Windows security updates are breaking SSH connections on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-recent-windows-11-updates-break-ssh-connections/
Critical Veeam RCE bug now used in Frag ransomware attacks
After being used in Akira and Fog ransomware attacks, a critical Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) security flaw was also recently exploited to deploy Frag ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-veeam-rce-bug-now-used-in-frag-ransomware-attacks/
Unpatched Mazda Connect bugs let hackers install persistent malware
Attackers could exploit several vulnerabilities in the Mazda Connect infotainment unit, present in multiple car models including Mazda 3 (2014-2021), to execute arbitrary code with root permission. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-mazda-connect-bugs-let-hackers-install-persistent-malware/
Google's mysterious 'search.app' links leave Android users concerned
The most recent update to the Google Android app has startled users as they notice the mysterious "search.app" links being generated when sharing content and links from the Google app externally. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/googles-mysterious-searchapp-links-leave-android-users-concerned/
CISA warns of critical Palo Alto Networks bug exploited in attacks
Today, CISA warned that attackers are exploiting a critical missing authentication vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition, a migration tool that can help convert firewall configuration from Checkpoint, Cisco, and other vendors to PAN-OS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-critical-palo-alto-networks-bug-exploited-in-attacks/
Canada orders TikTok to shut down over national risk concerns
The Canadian government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada following a multi-step review that provided information and evidence of the social media company posing a national risk. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canada-orders-tiktok-to-shut-down-over-national-risk-concerns/
Hackers increasingly use Winos4.0 post-exploitation kit in attacks
Hackers are increasingly targeting Windows users with the malicious Winos4.0 framework, distributed via seemingly benign game-related apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-increasingly-use-winos40-post-exploitation-kit-in-attacks/