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Microsoft: December security updates cause Message Queuing failures
Microsoft has confirmed that the December 2025 security updates are breaking Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality, affecting enterprise applications and Internet Information Services (IIS) websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-december-security-updates-cause-message-queuing-failures/
CyberVolk’s ransomware debut stumbles on cryptography weakness
The pro-Russia hacktivist group CyberVolk launched a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called VolkLocker that suffered from serious implementation flaws, allowing victims to potentially decrypt files for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybervolks-ransomware-debut-stumbles-on-cryptography-weakness/
Coupang data breach traced to ex-employee who retained system access
A data breach at Coupang that exposed the information of 33.7 million customers has been tied to a former employee who retained access to internal systems after leaving the company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coupang-data-breach-traced-to-ex-employee-who-retained-system-access/
Kali Linux 2025.4 released with 3 new tools, desktop updates
Kali Linux has released version 2025.4, its final update of the year, introducing three new tools, desktop environment improvements, and enhanced Wayland support. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-20254-released-with-3-new-tools-desktop-updates/
New Windows RasMan zero-day flaw gets free, unofficial patches
Free unofficial patches are available for a new Windows zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-rasman-zero-day-flaw-gets-free-unofficial-patches/
MITRE shares 2025's top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses
MITRE has shared this year's top 25 list of the most dangerous software weaknesses behind over 39,000 security vulnerabilities disclosed between June 2024 and June 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mitre-shares-2025s-top-25-most-dangerous-software-weaknesses/
Brave browser starts testing agentic AI mode for automated tasks
Brave has introduced a new AI browsing feature that leverages Leo, its privacy-respecting AI assistant, to perform automated tasks for the user. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/brave-browser-starts-testing-agentic-ai-mode-for-automated-tasks/
Notepad++ fixes flaw that let attackers push malicious update files
Notepad++ version 8.8.9 was released to fix a security weakness in its WinGUp update tool after researchers and users reported incidents in which the updater retrieved malicious executables instead of legitimate update packages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notepad-plus-plus-fixes-flaw-that-let-attackers-push-malicious-update-files/
UK fines LastPass over 2022 data breach impacting 1.6 million users
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) fined the LastPass password management firm £1.2 million for failing to implement security measures that allowed an attacker to steal personal information and encrypted password vaults belonging to up to 1.6 million UK users in a 2022 breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-fines-lastpass-over-2022-data-breach-impacting-16-million-users/
New ConsentFix attack hijacks Microsoft accounts via Azure CLI
A new variation of the ClickFix attack dubbed 'ConsentFix' abuses the Azure CLI OAuth app to hijack Microsoft accounts without the need for a password or to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) verifications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-consentfix-attack-hijacks-microsoft-accounts-via-azure-cli/
Hackers exploit unpatched Gogs zero-day to breach 700 servers
An unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Gogs, a popular self-hosted Git service, has enabled attackers to gain remote code execution on Internet-facing instances and compromise hundreds of servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-gogs-zero-day-rce-flaw-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
Google fixes eighth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks in 2025
Google has released emergency updates to fix another Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, marking the eighth such security flaw patched since the start of the year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-eighth-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-in-2025/
New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom
A new Android malware called DroidLock has emerged with capabilities to lock screens for ransom payments, erase data, access text messages, call logs, contacts, and audio data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-droidlock-malware-locks-android-devices-and-demands-a-ransom/
Over 10,000 Docker Hub images found leaking credentials, auth keys
More than 10,000 Docker Hub container images expose data that should be protected, including live credentials to production systems, CI/CD databases, or LLM model keys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-10-000-docker-hub-images-found-leaking-credentials-auth-keys/
New Spiderman phishing service targets dozens of European banks
A new phishing kit called Spiderman is being used to target customers of dozens of European banks and cryptocurrency holders with pixel-perfect cloned sites impersonating brands and organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-spiderman-phishing-service-targets-dozens-of-european-banks/
Beware: PayPal subscriptions abused to send fake purchase emails
An email scam is abusing abusing PayPal's "Subscriptions" billing feature to send legitimate PayPal emails that contain fake purchase notifications embedded in the Customer service URL field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-paypal-subscriptions-abused-to-send-fake-purchase-emails/
Apple fixes two zero-day flaws exploited in 'sophisticated' attacks
Apple has released emergency updates to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in an "extremely sophisticated attack" targeting specific individuals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-fixes-two-zero-day-flaws-exploited-in-sophisticated-attacks/
Fake ‘One Battle After Another’ torrent hides malware in subtitles
A fake torrent for Leonardo DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another' hides malicious PowerShell malware loaders inside subtitle files that ultimately infect devices with the Agent Tesla RAT malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-one-battle-after-another-torrent-hides-malware-in-subtitles/
Shadow spreadsheets: The security gap your tools can’t see
When official systems can't support everyday workflows, employees turn to spreadsheets — creating "shadow spreadsheets" that circulate unchecked. Grist shows how these spreadsheets expose sensitive data, create version sprawl, and remove the audit trails security teams depend on. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shadow-spreadsheets-the-security-gap-your-tools-cant-see/
CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Geoserver flaw
CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch a critical GeoServer vulnerability now actively exploited in XML External Entity (XXE) injection attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-actively-exploited-geoserver-flaw/
MKVCinemas streaming piracy service with 142M visits shuts down
An anti-piracy coalition has dismantled one of India's most popular streaming piracy services, which has provided free access to movies and TV shows to millions over the past two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mkvcinemas-streaming-piracy-service-with-142m-visits-shuts-down/
Hackers exploit Gladinet CentreStack cryptographic flaw in RCE attacks
Hackers are exploiting a new, undocumented vulnerability in the implementation of the cryptographic algorithm present in Gladinet's CentreStack and Triofox products for secure remote file access and sharing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-gladinet-centrestack-cryptographic-flaw-in-rce-attacks/
Malicious VSCode Marketplace extensions hid trojan in fake PNG file
A stealthy campaign with 19 extensions on the VSCode Marketplace has been active since February, targeting developers with malware hidden inside dependency folders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-vscode-marketplace-extensions-hid-trojan-in-fake-png-file/
Microsoft bounty program now includes any flaw impacting its services
Microsoft now pays security researchers for finding critical vulnerabilities in any of its online services, regardless of whether the code was written by Microsoft or a third party. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-bounty-program-now-includes-any-flaw-impacting-its-services/
AI is accelerating cyberattacks. Is your network prepared?
AI-driven attacks now automate reconnaissance, generate malware variants, and evade detection at a speed that overwhelms traditional defenses. Corelight explains how network detection and response (NDR) provides the visibility and behavioral insights SOC teams need to spot and stop these fast-moving threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-is-accelerating-cyberattacks-is-your-network-prepared/
Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-explorer-white-flashes-in-dark-mode/
Google ads for shared ChatGPT, Grok guides push macOS infostealer malware
A new AMOS infostealer campaign is abusing Google search ads to lure users into Grok and ChatGPT conversations that appear to offer "helpful" instructions but ultimately lead to installing the AMOS info-stealing malware on macOS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-ads-for-shared-chatgpt-grok-guides-push-macos-infostealer-malware/
Microsoft Teams to warn of suspicious traffic with external domains
Microsoft is working on a new Teams security feature that will analyze suspicious traffic with external domains to help IT administrators tackle potential security threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-to-warn-of-suspicious-traffic-with-external-domains/
Why a secure software development life cycle is critical for manufacturers
Recent supply-chain breaches show how attackers exploit development tools, compromised credentials, and malicious NPM packages to infiltrate manufacturing and production environments. Acronis explains why secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) practices are now critical for evaluating partners and protecting systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-a-secure-software-development-life-cycle-is-critical-for-manufacturers/
Ukrainian hacker charged with helping Russian hacktivist groups
U.S. prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national for her role in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide, including U.S. water systems, election systems, and nuclear facilities, on behalf of Russian state-backed hacktivist groups. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-hacker-charged-with-helping-russian-hacktivist-groups/