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β€ŠAll Windows versions can now block admin brute-force attacks

Microsoft announced today that IT admins can now configure any Windows system still receiving security updates to automatically block brute force attacks targeting local administrator accounts via a group policy. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/all-windows-versions-can-now-block-admin-brute-force-attacks/
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Windows 10 KB5018410 and KB5018419 updates released

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5018410 and KB5018419 cumulative updates for versions 21H2, version 21H1, version 20H2, and 1809 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve twenty bugs and performance issues. [...]
β€ŠNew npm timing attack could lead to supply chain attacks

Security researchers have discovered an npm timing attack that reveals the names of private packages so threat actors can release malicious clones publicly to trick developers into using them instead. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-npm-timing-attack-could-lead-to-supply-chain-attacks/