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Windows 11 now uses JScript9Legacy engine for improved security
Microsoft announced that it has replaced the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-11-now-uses-jscript9legacy-engine-for-improved-security/
PerfektBlue Bluetooth flaws impact Mercedes, Volkswagen, Skoda cars
Four vulnerabilities dubbed PerfektBlue and affecting the BlueSDK Bluetooth stack from OpenSynergy can be exploited to achieve remote code execution and potentially allow access to critical elements in vehicles from multiple vendors, including Mercedes-Benz AG, Volkswagen, and Skoda. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/perfektblue-bluetooth-flaws-impact-mercedes-volkswagen-skoda-cars/
Four arrested in UK over M&S, Co-op, Harrod cyberattacks
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested four people suspected of being involved in cyberattacks on major retailers in the country, including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/four-arrested-in-uk-over-mands-co-op-harrod-cyberattacks/
Microsoft confirms Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) sync is broken
Microsoft has confirmed a widespread issue in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) that prevents organizations from syncing with Microsoft Update and deploying the latest Windows updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-server-update-services-wsus-sync-is-broken/
Google reveals details on Android’s Advanced Protection for Chrome
Google is sharing more information on how Chrome operates when Android mobile users enable Advanced Protection, highlighting strong security improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-reveals-details-on-androids-advanced-protection-for-chrome/
Ruckus Networks leaves severe flaws unpatched in management devices
Multiple vulnerabilities that remain unpatched in Ruckus Wireless management products could be exploited to fully compromise the network environment they serve. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ruckus-networks-leaves-severe-flaws-unpatched-in-management-devices/
Treasury sanctions North Korean over IT worker malware scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned cyber actor Song Kum Hyok for his association with North Korea's hacking group Andariel and for facilitating IT worker schemes that generated revenue for the Pyongyang regime. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/treasury-sanctions-north-korean-over-it-worker-malware-scheme/
New ServiceNow flaw lets attackers enumerate restricted data
A new vulnerability in ServiceNow, dubbed Count(er) Strike, allows low-privileged users to extract sensitive data from tables to which they should not have access. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-servicenow-flaw-lets-attackers-enumerate-restricted-data/
M&S confirms social engineering led to massive ransomware attack
M&S confirmed today that the retail outlet's network was initially breached in a "sophisticated impersonation attack" that ultimately led to a DragonForce ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mands-confirms-social-engineering-led-to-massive-ransomware-attack/
Windows 10 KB5062554 cumulative update released with 13 changes, fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5062554 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with thirteen new fixes or changes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5062554-cumulative-update-released-with-13-changes-fixes/
Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 137 flaws
Today is Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 137 flaws, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-july-2025-patch-tuesday-fixes-one-zero-day-137-flaws/
Overcoming Technical Barriers in Desktop and Application Virtualization
Exposed RDP ports are an open door for attackers. TruGrid SecureRDP enforces Zero Trust and MFA, blocks lateral movement, and secures remote access—no open firewall ports required. Learn more and get a free trial. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/overcoming-technical-barriers-in-desktop-and-application-virtualization/
Alleged Chinese hacker tied to Silk Typhoon arrested for cyberespionage
A Chinese national was arrested in Milan, Italy, last week for allegedly being linked to the state-sponsored Silk Typhoon hacking group, which responsible for cyberattacks against American organizations and government agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alleged-chinese-hacker-tied-to-silk-typhoon-arrested-for-cyberespionage/
Employee gets $920 for credentials used in $140 million bank heist
Hackers stole nearly $140 million from six banks in Brazil by using an employee's credentials from C&M, a company that offers financial connectivity solutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/employee-gets-920-for-credentials-used-in-140-million-bank-heist/
Qantas is being extorted in recent data-theft cyberattack
Qantas has confirmed that it is now being extorted by threat actors following a cyberattack that potentially exposed the data for 6 million customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qantas-is-being-extorted-in-recent-data-theft-cyberattack/
Russian pro basketball player arrested for alleged role in ransomware attacks
Russian professional basketball player Daniil Kasatkin was arrested in France at the request of the United States for allegedly acting as a negotiator for a ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-pro-basketball-player-arrested-for-alleged-role-in-ransomware-attacks/
FBI's CJIS demystified: Best practices for passwords, MFA & access control
FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance isn't optional when handling law enforcement data. From MFA to password hygiene, see how Specops Software helps meet FBI standards while also securing your Windows Active Directory. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbis-cjis-demystified-best-practices-for-passwords-mfa-and-access-control/
Microsoft Authenticator on iOS moves backups fully to iCloud
Microsoft is rolling out a new backup system in September for its Authenticator app on iOS, removing the requirement to use a Microsoft personal account to back up TOTP secrets and account names. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-authenticator-on-ios-moves-backups-fully-to-icloud/
Qantas confirms data breach impacts 5.7 million customers
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed that 5.7 million people have been impacted by a recent data breach, in which threat actors stole customers' data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qantas-confirms-data-breach-impacts-57-million-customers/
Bitcoin Depot breach exposes data of nearly 27,000 crypto users
Bitcoin Depot, an operator of Bitcoin ATMs, is notifying customers of a data breach incident that has exposed their sensitive information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-depot-breach-exposes-data-of-nearly-27-000-crypto-users/
Ingram Micro starts restoring systems after ransomware attack
Ingram Micro has begun restoring systems and business services after suffering a massive SafePay ransomware attack right before the July 4th holiday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ingram-micro-starts-restoring-systems-after-ransomware-attack/
The MFA You Trust Is Lying to You – and Here's How Attackers Exploit It
MFA Authenticator apps aren't cutting it anymore. Attackers are bypassing legacy MFA with fake sites and real-time phishing. Token Ring and BioStick stop them cold—with fingerprint-bound hardware. Learn more from Token. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-mfa-you-trust-is-lying-to-you-and-heres-how-attackers-exploit-it/
Samsung announces major security enhancements coming to One UI 8
Samsung has announced multiple data security and privacy enhancements for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones running One UI 8, its custom user interface on top of Android. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-announces-major-security-enhancements-coming-to-one-ui-8/
New Android TapTrap attack fools users with invisible UI trick
A novel tapjacking technique can exploit user interface animations to bypass Android's permission system and allow access to sensitive data or trick users into performing destructive actions, such as wiping the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-taptrap-attack-fools-users-with-invisible-ui-trick/
Windows 11 KB5062553 & KB5062552 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5062553 and KB5062552 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5062553-and-kb5062552-cumulative-updates-released/
Android malware Anatsa infiltrates Google Play to target US banks
The Anatsa banking trojan has sneaked into Google Play once more via an app posing as a PDF viewer that counted more than 50,000 downloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-malware-anatsa-infiltrates-google-play-to-target-us-banks/
Malicious Chrome extensions with 1.7M installs found on Web Store
Almost a dozen malicious extensions with 1.7 million downloads in Google's Chrome Web Store could track users, steal browser activity, and redirect to potentially unsafe web addresses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-chrome-extensions-with-17m-installs-found-on-web-store/
Public exploits released for CitrixBleed 2 NetScaler flaw, patch now
Researchers have released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-5777 and dubbed CitrixBleed2, warning that the flaw is easily exploitable and can successfully steal user session tokens. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/public-exploits-released-for-citrixbleed-2-netscaler-flaw-patch-now/
Atomic macOS infostealer adds backdoor for persistent attacks
Malware analyst discovered a new version of the Atomic macOS info-stealer (also known as 'AMOS') that comes with a backdoor, to attackers persistent access to compromised systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atomic-macos-infostealer-adds-backdoor-for-persistent-attacks/
'Batavia' Windows spyware campaign targets dozens of Russian orgs
A previously undocumented spyware called 'Batavia' has been targeting large industrial enterprises in Russia in a phishing email campaign that uses contract-related lures. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/batavia-windows-spyware-campaign-targets-dozens-of-russian-orgs/