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How to fix the Windows 0x0000007c network printing error

A Windows security update released in October caused widespread Windows 10 and Windows 11 issues where users experience 0x0000007c errors when adding or printing to network printers. This article describes a fix you can use for the 0x0000007c printing errors. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-fix-the-windows-0x0000007c-network-printing-error/
Zero-day bug in all Windows versions gets free unofficial patch

A free and unofficial patch is now available for a zero-day local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows User Profile Service that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges under certain conditions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/zero-day-bug-in-all-windows-versions-gets-free-unofficial-patch/
FTC shares ransomware defense tips for small US businesses

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared guidance for small businesses on how to secure their networks from ransomware attacks by blocking threat actors' attempts to exploit vulnerabilities using social engineering or exploits targeting technology. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-shares-ransomware-defense-tips-for-small-us-businesses/
Microsoft Intune bug forces Samsung devices into non-compliant state

Microsoft says some Samsung Galaxy devices will be marked as non-compliant with the organization's security requirements in Microsoft Intune's management interface after automatic restarts or after installing managed updates. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-intune-bug-forces-samsung-devices-into-non-compliant-state/
Surveillance firm pays $1 million fine after 'spy van' scandal

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus has collected a $1 million fine from intelligence company WiSpear for gathering mobile data from various individuals arriving at the airport in Larnaca. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surveillance-firm-pays-1-million-fine-after-spy-van-scandal/
US Education Dept urged to boost K-12 schools' ransomware defenses

The US Department of Education and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were urged this week to more aggressively strengthen cybersecurity protections at K-12 schools across the nation to keep up with a massive wave of attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-education-dept-urged-to-boost-k-12-schools-ransomware-defenses/