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β€ŠGet ahead in cybersecurity with $145 off a training course bundle

Cybersecurity is everyone's concern, and for IT workers, a key skill on their resume. This five-course exam prep bundle helps you get more advanced credentials for $49.99, $145 off the $195 MSRP. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/get-ahead-in-cybersecurity-with-145-off-a-training-course-bundle/
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β€ŠMicrosoft tests using MT/s for memory speed in Windows 11 Task Manager

Microsoft is testing showing memory speeds as MT/s (mega-transfers per second) rather than MHz (megahertz) in the Windows 11 Task Manager. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-using-mt-s-for-memory-speed-in-windows-11-task-manager/
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β€ŠGoogle Chrome is getting native support for YouTube-like video chapters

Google is adding a new feature to Google Chrome that allows publishers to add video chapters to videos embedded on websites, similar to how chapters work on YouTube. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-getting-native-support-for-youtube-like-video-chapters/
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β€ŠLockBit ransomware admin identified, sanctioned in US, UK, Australia

The FBI, UK National Crime Agency, and Europol have unveiled sweeping indictments and sanctions against the admin of the LockBit ransomware operation, with the identity of the Russian threat actor revealed for the first time. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-admin-identified-sanctioned-in-us-uk-australia/
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β€ŠBetterHelp to pay $7.8 million to 800,000 in health data sharing settlement

BetterHelp has agreed to pay $7.8 million in a settlement agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of misusing and sharing consumer health data for advertising purposes. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/betterhelp-to-pay-78-million-to-800-000-in-health-data-sharing-settlement/
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β€ŠNew attack leaks VPN traffic using rogue DHCP servers

A new attack dubbed "TunnelVision" can route traffic outside a VPN's encryption tunnel, allowing attackers to snoop on unencrypted traffic while maintaining the appearance of a secure VPN connection. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tunnelvision-attack-leaks-vpn-traffic-using-rogue-dhcp-servers/
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β€ŠUK confirms Ministry of Defence payroll data exposed in data breach

The UK Government confirmed today that a threat actor recently breached the country's Ministry of Defence and gained access to part of the Armed Forces payment network. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-confirms-ministry-of-defence-payroll-data-exposed-in-data-breach/
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β€ŠHackers exploit LiteSpeed Cache flaw to create WordPress admins

Hackers have been targeting WordPress sites with an outdated version of the LiteSpeed Cache plugin to create administrator users and gain control of the websites. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-litespeed-cache-flaw-to-create-wordpress-admins/
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β€ŠMassive webshop fraud ring steals credit cards from 850,000 people

A massive network of 75,000 fake online shops called 'BogusBazaar' tricked over 850,000 people in the US and Europe into making purchases, allowing the criminals to steal credit card information and attempt to process an estimated $50 million in fake orders. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-webshop-fraud-ring-steals-credit-cards-from-850-000-people/
β€ŠCity of Wichita breach claimed by LockBit ransomware gang

The LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a disruptive cyberattack on the City of Wichita, which has forced the City's authorities to shut down IT systems used for online bill payment, including court fines, water bills, and public transportation. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/city-of-wichita-breach-claimed-by-lockbit-ransomware-gang/
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β€ŠFBI warns of gift card fraud ring targeting retail companies

The FBI warned retail companies in the United States that a financially motivated hacking group has been targeting employees in their gift card departments in phishing attacks since at least January 2024. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-gift-card-fraud-ring-targeting-retail-companies/
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β€ŠStack Overflow suspends user for editing posts in OpenAI protest

A recent partnership announcement between OpenAI and Stack Overflow has some members concerned that their data is being used without permission and, when trying to remove their posts, find their accounts are suspended. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/stack-overflow-suspends-user-for-editing-posts-in-openai-protest/
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β€ŠAscension healthcare takes systems offline after cyberattack

​Ascension, one of the largest private healthcare systems in the United States, has taken some of its systems offline to investigate what it describes as a "cyber security event." [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ascension-healthcare-takes-systems-offline-after-cyberattack/
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β€ŠZscaler takes "test environment" offline after rumors of a breach

Zscaler says that they discovered an exposed "test environment" that was taken offline for analysis after rumors circulated that a threat actor was selling access to the company's systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zscaler-takes-test-environment-offline-after-rumors-of-a-breach/
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