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Hackers infect Linux SSH servers with Tsunami botnet malware

An unknown threat actor is brute-forcing Linux SSH servers to install a wide range of malware, including the Tsunami DDoS (distributed denial of service) bot, ShellBot, log cleaners, privilege escalation tools, and an XMRig (Monero) coin miner. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-infect-linux-ssh-servers-with-tsunami-botnet-malware/
Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook freezes, slow starts

Microsoft is working to address a known issue affecting Outlook for Microsoft 365 customers, causing slow starts and freezes as if Offline Outlook Data Files (OST) are being synced right after launch. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-workaround-for-outlook-freezes-slow-starts/
VMware warns of critical vRealize flaw exploited in attacks

VMware updated a security advisory published two weeks ago to warn customers that a now-patched critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution is being actively exploited in attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-warns-of-critical-vrealize-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
Hackers warn University of Manchester students’ of imminent data leak

The ransomware operation behind a cyberattack on the University of Manchester has begun to email students, warning that their data will soon be leaked after an extortion demand was not paid. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-warn-university-of-manchester-students-of-imminent-data-leak/
The Great Exodus to Telegram: A Tour of the New Cybercrime Underground

Threat actors are moving from the dark web to illicit Telegram channels specializing in cybercrime. This Flare article examines why threat actors are shifting from Tor and provides guidance on monitoring Telegram channels. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-great-exodus-to-telegram-a-tour-of-the-new-cybercrime-underground/
FTC: Amazon trapped millions into hard-to-cancel Prime memberships

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Amazon allegedly used dark patterns to trick millions of users into enrolling in its Prime program and trapping them by making it as difficult as possible to cancel the automatically-renewing subscriptions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-amazon-trapped-millions-into-hard-to-cancel-prime-memberships/
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FTC: Amazon trapped millions into hard-to-cancel Prime memberships

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Amazon allegedly used dark patterns to trick millions of users into enrolling in its Prime program and trapping them by making it as difficult as possible to cancel the automatically-renewing subscriptions. [...]
APT37 hackers deploy new FadeStealer eavesdropping malware

The North Korean APT37 hacking group uses a new 'FadeStealer' information-stealing malware containing a 'wiretapping' feature, allowing the threat actor to snoop and record from victims' microphones. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt37-hackers-deploy-new-fadestealer-eavesdropping-malware/
Exploit released for Cisco AnyConnect bug giving SYSTEM privileges

Proof-of-concept exploit code is now available for a high-severity flaw in Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows (formerly AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client) that can let attackers elevate privileges to SYSTEM. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-released-for-cisco-anyconnect-bug-giving-system-privileges/