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OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free "very soon"
OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent "Deep Research" will begin rolling out to free users "very soon." At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-says-deep-research-is-coming-to-chatgpt-free-very-soon/
Phishing platform 'Lucid' behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named 'Lucid' has been targeting 169 entities in 88 countries using well-crafted messages sent on iMessage (iOS) and RCS (Android). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-platform-lucid-behind-wave-of-ios-android-sms-attacks/
North Korean hackers adopt ClickFix attacks to target crypto firms
The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted 'ClickFix' tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-adopt-clickfix-attacks-to-target-crypto-firms/
New Crocodilus malware steals Android users’ crypto wallet keys
A newly discovered Android malware dubbed Crocodilus tricks users into providing the seed phrase for the cryptocurrency wallet using a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-crocodilus-malware-steals-android-users-crypto-wallet-keys/
U.S. seized $8.2 million in crypto linked to 'Romance Baiting' scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million worth of USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency that was stolen via 'romance baiting' scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/us-seized-82-million-in-crypto-linked-to-romance-baiting-scams/
OpenAI now pays researchers $100,000 for critical vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced a fivefold increase in the maximum bug bounty rewards for "exceptional and differentiated" critical security vulnerabilities from $20,000 to $100,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openai-now-pays-researchers-100-000-for-critical-vulnerabilities/
Microsoft fixes button that restores classic Outlook client
Microsoft resolved an issue that caused the new Outlook email client to crash when users clicked a button designed to switch back to classic Outlook. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-button-that-restores-classic-outlook-client/
Oracle Health breach compromises patient data at US hospitals
A breach at Oracle Health impacts multiple US healthcare organizations and hospitals after a threat actor stole patient data from legacy servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-health-breach-compromises-patient-data-at-us-hospitals/
Hijacked Microsoft Stream classic domain "spams" SharePoint sites
The legacy domain for Microsoft Stream was hijacked to show a fake Amazon site promoting a Thailand casino, causing all SharePoint sites with old embedded videos to display it as spam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hijacked-microsoft-stream-classic-domain-spams-sharepoint-sites/
Chinese FamousSparrow hackers deploy upgraded malware in attacks
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as 'FamousSparrow' was observed using a new modular version of its signature backdoor 'SparrowDoor' against a US-based trade organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-famoussparrow-hackers-deploy-upgraded-malware-in-attacks/
Microsoft: New Windows scheduled task will launch Office apps faster
In May, Microsoft plans to roll out a new Windows scheduled task that launches automatically to help Microsoft Office apps load faster. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-new-windows-scheduled-task-will-launch-office-apps-faster/
Mozilla warns Windows users of critical Firefox sandbox escape flaw
Mozilla has released Firefox 136.0.4 to patch a critical security vulnerability that can let attackers escape the web browser's sandbox on Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-warns-windows-users-of-critical-firefox-sandbox-escape-flaw/
Recent Windows Server 2025 updates cause Remote Desktop freezes
Microsoft says a known issue is causing Remote Desktop freezes on Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since the February 2025 Patch Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/recent-windows-server-2025-updates-cause-remote-desktop-freezes/
Dozens of solar inverter flaws could be exploited to attack power grids
Dozens of vulnerabilities in products from three leading makers of solar inverters, Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA, could be exploited to control devices or execute code remotely on the vendor's cloud platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dozens-of-solar-inverter-flaws-could-be-exploited-to-attack-power-grids/
Oracle customers confirm data stolen in alleged cloud breach is valid
Despite Oracle denying a breach of its Oracle Cloud federated SSO login servers and the theft of account data for 6 million people, BleepingComputer has confirmed with multiple companies that associated data samples shared by the threat actor are valid. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-customers-confirm-data-stolen-in-alleged-cloud-breach-is-valid/
Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders
Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-uses-ai-to-find-flaws-in-grub2-u-boot-barebox-bootloaders/
Hackers abuse WordPress MU-Plugins to hide malicious code
Hackers are utilizing the WordPress mu-plugins ("Must-Use Plugins") directory to stealthily run malicious code on every page while evading detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-wordpress-mu-plugins-to-hide-malicious-code/
Microsoft tests new Windows 11 tool to remotely fix boot crashes
Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 tool called Quick Machine Recovery, which is designed to remotely deploy fixes for buggy drivers and configurations that prevent the operating system from starting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-quick-machine-recovery-tool-to-fix-boot-crashes/
Microsoft's killing script used to avoid Microsoft Account in Windows 11
Microsoft has removed the 'BypassNRO.cmd' script from Windows 11 preview builds, which allowed users to bypass the requirement to use a Microsoft Account when installing the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-killing-script-used-to-avoid-microsoft-account-in-windows-11/
Retail giant Sam’s Club investigates Clop ransomware breach claims
Sam's Club, an American warehouse supermarket chain owned by U.S. retail giant Walmart, is investigating claims of a Clop ransomware breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/retail-giant-sams-club-investigates-clop-ransomware-breach-claims/
Phishing-as-a-service operation uses DNS-over-HTTPS for evasion
A newly discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation that researchers call Morphing Meerkat, has been using the DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol to evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-as-a-service-operation-uses-dns-over-https-for-evasion/
New Ubuntu Linux security bypasses require manual mitigations
Three security bypasses have been discovered in Ubuntu Linux's unprivileged user namespace restrictions, which could be enable a local attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in kernel components. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ubuntu-linux-security-bypasses-require-manual-mitigations/
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows updates
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused problems with Remote Desktop and RDS connections after installing Windows updates released since January 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-remote-desktop-issues-caused-by-windows-updates/
Infostealer campaign compromises 10 npm packages, targets devs
Ten npm packages were suddenly updated with malicious code yesterday to steal environment variables and other sensitive data from developers' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/infostealer-campaign-compromises-10-npm-packages-targets-devs/
Windows 11 KB5053656 update released with 38 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5053656 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 38 changes, including real-time translation on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs and fixes for authentication and blue-screen issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5053656-update-released-with-38-changes-and-fixes/
The 4 WordPress flaws hackers targeted the most in Q1 2025
A new report sheds light on the most targeted WordPress plugin vulnerabilities hackers used in the first quarter of 2025 to compromise sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-four-wordpress-flaws-hackers-targeted-the-most-in-q1-2025/
WhatsApp's Meta AI is now rolling out in Europe, and it can't be turned off
You can't escape AI in WhatsApp even if you are based in one of the 41 European countries. Today, more people are seeing the Meta AI chatbot being added to WhatsApp. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/whatsapps-meta-ai-is-now-rolling-out-in-europe-and-it-cant-be-turned-off/
Vivaldi integrates Proton VPN into the browser to fight web tracking
Vivaldi has announced the integration of Proton VPN directly into its browser without requiring add-on downloads or plugin activations, allowing users to protect their data against 'Big Tech' surveillance for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/vivaldi-integrates-proton-vpn-into-the-browser-to-fight-web-tracking/
UK fines software provider £3.07 million for 2022 ransomware breach
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd £3.07 million over a 2022 ransomware attack that exposed the sensitive personal data of 79,404 people, including National Health Service (NHS) patients. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-fines-software-provider-307-million-for-2022-ransomware-breach/
StreamElements discloses third-party data breach after hacker leaks data
Cloud-based streaming company StreamElements confirms it suffered a data breach at a third-party service provider after a threat actor leaked samples of stolen data on a hacking forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/streamelements-discloses-third-party-data-breach-after-hacker-leaks-data/