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New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser

Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the configured Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser through software or by manually modifying the Registry. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-driver-blocks-software-from-changing-default-web-browser/
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Home Depot confirms third-party data breach exposed employee info

Home Depot has confirmed that it suffered a data breach after one of its SaaS vendors mistakenly exposed a small sample of limited employee data, which could potentially be used in targeted phishing attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-depot-confirms-third-party-data-breach-exposed-employee-info/
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Notepad++ wants your help in "parasite website" shutdown

The Notepad++ project is seeking the public's help in taking down a copycat website that closely impersonates Notepad++ but is not affiliated with the project. There is some concern that it could pose security threats—for example, if it starts pushing malicious releases or spam someday either deliberately or as a result of a hijack. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notepad-plus-plus-wants-your-help-in-parasite-website-shutdown/
Hackers deploy crypto drainers on thousands of WordPress sites

Almost 2,000 hacked WordPress sites now display fake NFT and discount pop-ups to trick visitors into connecting their wallets to crypto drainers that automatically steal funds. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-deploy-crypto-drainers-on-thousands-of-wordpress-sites/
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Google rolls out new Find My Device network to Android devices

Google is rolling out an upgraded Find My Device network to Android devices in the United States and Canada, almost one year after it was first unveiled during the Google I/O 2023 conference in May. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-rolls-out-new-find-my-device-network-to-android-devices/
Critical RCE bug in 92,000 D-Link NAS devices now exploited in attacks

​Attackers are now actively targeting over 92,000 end-of-life D-Link Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices exposed online and unpatched against a critical remote code execution (RCE) zero-day flaw. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-rce-bug-in-92-000-d-link-nas-devices-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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Targus discloses cyberattack after hackers detected on file servers

Laptop and tablet accessories maker Targus disclosed that it suffered a cyberattack disrupting operations after a threat actor gained access to the company's file servers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/targus-discloses-cyberattack-after-hackers-detected-on-file-servers/
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New SharePoint flaws help hackers evade detection when stealing files

Researchers have discovered two techniques that could enable attackers to bypass audit logs or generate less severe entries when downloading files from SharePoint. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-sharepoint-flaws-help-hackers-evade-detection-when-stealing-files/
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Implementing container security best practices using Wazuh

Maintaining visibility into container hosts, ensuring best practices, and conducting vulnerability assessments are necessary to ensure effective security. In this article Wazuh explores how its software can help implement best security practices for containerized environments. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/implementing-container-security-best-practices-using-wazuh/
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RUBYCARP hackers linked to 10-year-old cryptomining botnet

A Romanian botnet group named 'RUBYCARP' is leveraging known vulnerabilities and performing brute force attacks to breach corporate networks and compromise servers for financial gain. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rubycarp-hackers-linked-to-10-year-old-cryptomining-botnet/
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Windows 11 KB5036893 update released with 29 changes, Moment 5 features

Microsoft has released the KB5036893 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3, which includes 29 changes and fixes and enables the Moment 5 features for every user. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5036893-update-released-with-29-changes-moment-5-features/
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GHC-SCW: Ransomware gang stole health data of 533,000 people

Non-profit healthcare service provider Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) has disclosed that a ransomware gang breached its network in January and stole documents containing the personal and medical information of over 500,000 individuals. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghc-scw-ransomware-gang-stole-health-data-of-533-000-people/
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Microsoft fixes two Windows zero-days exploited in malware attacks

Microsoft has fixed two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities during the April 2024 Patch Tuesday, although the company failed to initially tag them as such. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-two-windows-zero-days-exploited-in-malware-attacks/
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Malicious Visual Studio projects on GitHub push Keyzetsu malware

Threat actors are abusing GitHub automation features and malicious Visual Studio projects to push a new variant of the "Keyzetsu" clipboard-hijacking malware and steal cryptocurrency payments. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-visual-studio-projects-on-github-push-keyzetsu-malware/
Reusing passwords: The hidden cost of convenience

Password reuse might seem like a small problem — but it can have far-reaching consequences for an organization's cybersecurity. Learn more from Specops Software about what IT teams can do to combat the problem. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/reusing-passwords-the-hidden-cost-of-convenience/
AT&T now says data breach impacted 51 million customers

AT&T is notifying 51 million former and current customers, warning them of a data breach that exposed their personal information on a hacking forum. However, the company has still not disclosed how the data was obtained. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/att-now-says-data-breach-impacted-51-million-customers/
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