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CISA says Sisense hack impacts critical infrastructure orgs
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is investigating the recent breach of data analytics company Sisense, an incident that also impacted critical infrastructure organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-says-sisense-hack-impacts-critical-infrastructure-orgs/
How to automate up to 90% of IT offboarding tasks
Employee offboarding isn't anybody's favorite task—but it's a critical IT process that needs to be executed diligently and efficiently. Learn more from Nudge Security on automating offboarding of users in a secure manner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-automate-up-to-90-percent-of-it-offboarding-tasks/
Chrome Enterprise gets Premium security but you have to pay for it
Google has announced a new version of its browser for organizations, Chrome Enterprise Premium, which comes with extended security controls for a monthly fee per user. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-enterprise-gets-premium-security-but-you-have-to-pay-for-it/
New Spectre v2 attack impacts Linux systems on Intel CPUs
Researchers have demonstrated the "first native Spectre v2 exploit" for a new speculative execution side-channel flaw that impacts Linux systems running on many modern Intel processors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-spectre-v2-attack-impacts-linux-systems-on-intel-cpus/
AT&T now says data breach impacted 51 million customers
AT&T is notifying 51 million former and current customers, warning them of a data breach that exposed their personal information on a hacking forum. However, the company has still not disclosed how the data was obtained. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/att-now-says-data-breach-impacted-51-million-customers/
Malicious Visual Studio projects on GitHub push Keyzetsu malware
Threat actors are abusing GitHub automation features and malicious Visual Studio projects to push a new variant of the "Keyzetsu" clipboard-hijacking malware and steal cryptocurrency payments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-visual-studio-projects-on-github-push-keyzetsu-malware/
Critical Rust flaw enables Windows command injection attacks
Threat actors can exploit a security vulnerability in the Rust standard library to target Windows systems in command injection attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-rust-flaw-enables-windows-command-injection-attacks/
GHC-SCW: Ransomware gang stole health data of 533,000 people
Non-profit healthcare service provider Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) has disclosed that a ransomware gang breached its network in January and stole documents containing the personal and medical information of over 500,000 individuals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghc-scw-ransomware-gang-stole-health-data-of-533-000-people/
Microsoft April 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 150 security flaws, 67 RCEs
Today is Microsoft's April 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 150 flaws and sixty-seven remote code execution bugs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-april-2024-patch-tuesday-fixes-150-security-flaws-67-rces/
Implementing container security best practices using Wazuh
Maintaining visibility into container hosts, ensuring best practices, and conducting vulnerability assessments are necessary to ensure effective security. In this article Wazuh explores how its software can help implement best security practices for containerized environments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/implementing-container-security-best-practices-using-wazuh/
Targus discloses cyberattack after hackers detected on file servers
Laptop and tablet accessories maker Targus disclosed that it suffered a cyberattack disrupting operations after a threat actor gained access to the company's file servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/targus-discloses-cyberattack-after-hackers-detected-on-file-servers/
Google rolls out new Find My Device network to Android devices
Google is rolling out an upgraded Find My Device network to Android devices in the United States and Canada, almost one year after it was first unveiled during the Google I/O 2023 conference in May. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-rolls-out-new-find-my-device-network-to-android-devices/
Cyberattack on UK’s CVS Group disrupts veterinary operations
UK veterinary services provider CVS Group has announced that it suffered a cyberattack that disrupted IT services at its practices across the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyberattack-on-uks-cvs-group-disrupts-veterinary-operations/
The new features coming in Windows 11 24H2, expected this fall
Windows 11 24H2 is set to arrive on existing devices this fall with several new features, mostly Copilot-related improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-new-features-coming-in-windows-11-24h2-expected-this-fall/
New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser
Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the configured Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser through software or by manually modifying the Registry. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-driver-blocks-software-from-changing-default-web-browser/
Apple: Mercenary spyware attacks target iPhone users in 92 countries
Apple has been notifying iPhone users in 92 countries about a "mercenary spyware attack" attempting to remotely compromise their device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-mercenary-spyware-attacks-target-iphone-users-in-92-countries/
DuckDuckGo launches a premium Privacy Pro VPN service
DuckDuckGo has launched a new paid-for 3-in-1 subscription service called 'Privacy Pro,' which includes a virtual private network (VPN), a personal data removal service, and an identity theft restoration solution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-launches-a-premium-privacy-pro-vpn-service/
Google Workspace rolls out multi-admin approval feature for risky changes
Google is rolling out a new Workspace feature that requires multiple admins to approve high-risk setting changes to prevent unauthorized or accidental modifications that could reduce security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-workspace-rolls-out-multi-admin-approval-feature-for-risky-changes/
Malicious PowerShell script pushing malware looks AI-written
A threat actor is using a PowerShell script that was likely created with the help of an artificial intelligence system such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, or Microsoft's CoPilot. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-powershell-script-pushing-malware-looks-ai-written/
Reusing passwords: The hidden cost of convenience
Password reuse might seem like a small problem — but it can have far-reaching consequences for an organization's cybersecurity. Learn more from Specops Software about what IT teams can do to combat the problem. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/reusing-passwords-the-hidden-cost-of-convenience/
Microsoft fixes two Windows zero-days exploited in malware attacks
Microsoft has fixed two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities during the April 2024 Patch Tuesday, although the company failed to initially tag them as such. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-two-windows-zero-days-exploited-in-malware-attacks/
Windows 10 KB5036892 update released with 23 new fixes, changes
Microsoft has released the KB5036892 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with twenty-three changes and two new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5036892-update-released-with-23-new-fixes-changes/
Windows 11 KB5036893 update released with 29 changes, Moment 5 features
Microsoft has released the KB5036893 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3, which includes 29 changes and fixes and enables the Moment 5 features for every user. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5036893-update-released-with-29-changes-moment-5-features/
RUBYCARP hackers linked to 10-year-old cryptomining botnet
A Romanian botnet group named 'RUBYCARP' is leveraging known vulnerabilities and performing brute force attacks to breach corporate networks and compromise servers for financial gain. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rubycarp-hackers-linked-to-10-year-old-cryptomining-botnet/
New SharePoint flaws help hackers evade detection when stealing files
Researchers have discovered two techniques that could enable attackers to bypass audit logs or generate less severe entries when downloading files from SharePoint. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-sharepoint-flaws-help-hackers-evade-detection-when-stealing-files/
Critical RCE bug in 92,000 D-Link NAS devices now exploited in attacks
Attackers are now actively targeting over 92,000 end-of-life D-Link Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices exposed online and unpatched against a critical remote code execution (RCE) zero-day flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-rce-bug-in-92-000-d-link-nas-devices-now-exploited-in-attacks/
Hackers deploy crypto drainers on thousands of WordPress sites
Almost 2,000 hacked WordPress sites now display fake NFT and discount pop-ups to trick visitors into connecting their wallets to crypto drainers that automatically steal funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-deploy-crypto-drainers-on-thousands-of-wordpress-sites/
Notepad++ wants your help in "parasite website" shutdown
The Notepad++ project is seeking the public's help in taking down a copycat website that closely impersonates Notepad++ but is not affiliated with the project. There is some concern that it could pose security threats—for example, if it starts pushing malicious releases or spam someday either deliberately or as a result of a hijack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notepad-plus-plus-wants-your-help-in-parasite-website-shutdown/
Home Depot confirms third-party data breach exposed employee info
Home Depot has confirmed that it suffered a data breach after one of its SaaS vendors mistakenly exposed a small sample of limited employee data, which could potentially be used in targeted phishing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-depot-confirms-third-party-data-breach-exposed-employee-info/
US Health Dept warns hospitals of hackers targeting IT help desks
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warns that hackers are now using social engineering tactics to target IT help desks across the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-health-dept-warns-hospitals-of-hackers-targeting-it-help-desks/