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CISA urges vendors to patch BrakTooth bugs after exploits release

Researchers have released public exploit code and a proof of concept tool to test Bluetooth devices against System-on-a-Chip (SoC) security bugs impacting multiple vendors, including Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and Cypress. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-urges-vendors-to-patch-braktooth-bugs-after-exploits-release/
FBI warns of increased use of cryptocurrency ATMs, QR codes for fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that victims of various fraud schemes are increasingly asked by criminals to use cryptocurrency ATMs and Quick Response (QR) codes, making it harder to recover their financial losses. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-increased-use-of-cryptocurrency-atms-qr-codes-for-fraud/
Pwn2Own: Printer plays AC/DC, Samsung Galaxy S21 hacked twice

Trend Micro's ZDI has awarded $1,081,250 for 61 zero-days exploited at Pwn2Own Austin 2021, with competitors successfully pwning the Samsung Galaxy S21 again and hacking an HP LaserJet printer to play AC/DC's Thunderstruck on the contest's third day. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pwn2own-printer-plays-ac-dc-samsung-galaxy-s21-hacked-twice/
Microsoft: New Windows driver deployment service coming soon

Microsoft said that the new Windows Update for Business deployment service for drivers and firmware will be available in Microsoft Endpoint Manager and in Microsoft Graph as a public preview starting with the first half of 2022. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-new-windows-driver-deployment-service-coming-soon/
State hackers breach defense, energy, healthcare orgs worldwide

Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks warned over the weekend of an ongoing hacking campaign that has already resulted in the compromise of at least nine organizations worldwide from critical sectors, including defense, healthcare, energy, technology, and education. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/state-hackers-breach-defense-energy-healthcare-orgs-worldwide/
US seizes $6 million from REvil ransomware, arrest Kaseya hacker

The United States Department of Justice today has announced charges against a REvil ransomware affiliate responsible for the attack against the Kaseya MSP platform on July 2nd and seizing more than $6 million from another REvil partner. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-6-million-from-revil-ransomware-arrest-kaseya-hacker/