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Progress LoadMaster vulnerable to 10/10 severity RCE flaw

Progress Software has issued an emergency fix for a maximum (10/10) severity vulnerability impacting its LoadMaster and LoadMaster Multi-Tenant (MT) Hypervisor products that allows attackers to remotely execute commands on the device. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/progress-loadmaster-vulnerable-to-10-10-severity-rce-flaw/
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How to defend against brute force and password spray attacks

While not very sophisticated, brute force password attacks pose a significant threat to an organization's security. Learn more from Specops Software about these types of attacks and how to defend against them. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-defend-against-brute-force-and-password-spray-attacks/
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Meta fixes easily bypassed WhatsApp ‘View Once’ privacy feature

A privacy flaw in WhatsApp, an instant messenger with over 2 billion users worldwide, is being exploited by attackers to bypass the app's "View once" feature and view messages again. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-fixes-easily-bypassed-whatsapp-view-once-privacy-feature/
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Chinese hackers use new data theft malware in govt attacks

New attacks attributed to China-based cyber espionage group Mustang Panda show that the threat actor switched to new strategies and malware called FDMTP and PTSOCKET to download payloads and steal information from breached networks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-use-new-data-theft-malware-in-govt-attacks/
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NoName ransomware gang deploying RansomHub malware in recent attacks

The NoName ransomware gang has been trying to build a reputation for more than three years targeting small and medium-sized businesses worldwide with its encryptors and may now be working as a RansomHub affiliate. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/noname-ransomware-gang-deploying-ransomhub-malware-in-recent-attacks/
Flipper Zero releases Firmware 1.0 after three years of development

After three years of development, the Flipper Zero team has announced the release of the first major firmware version for the portable, customizable digital hacking device. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/flipper-zero-releases-firmware-10-after-three-years-of-development/
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Navigating Endpoint Privilege Management: Insights for CISOs and Admins

Understanding endpoint privilege management is key to defending organizations from advanced attacks. Learn more from ThreatLocker on using endpoint privilege management to better secure your org's systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/navigating-endpoint-privilege-management-insights-for-cisos-and-admins/
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Wix.com to block Russian users starting September 12

Wix.com has announced it will stop providing services to Russian users on September 12, 2024, with all accounts from Russia, including free and premium, to be blocked and their websites taken down. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/wixcom-to-block-russian-users-starting-september-12/
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Windows 10 KB5043064 update released with 6 fixes, security updates

Microsoft has released the KB5043064 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes 6 changes and fixes, including a fix for Bluetooth devices that stop working due to a memory leak. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5043064-update-released-with-6-fixes-security-updates/
New PIXHELL acoustic attack leaks secrets from LCD screen noise

A novel acoustic attack named 'PIXHELL' can leak secrets from air-gapped and audio-gapped systems, and without requiring speakers, through the LCD monitors they connect to. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-pixhell-acoustic-attack-leaks-secrets-from-lcd-screen-noise/
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Microsoft fixes Windows Server performance issues from August updates

​Microsoft says this month's Patch Tuesday cumulative updates also fix a known issue causing Windows Server 2019 boot problems, freezes, and performance issues after installing the August 2024 security updates. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-server-performance-issues-from-august-updates/