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Hackers abuse Avast anti-rootkit driver to disable defenses

A new malicious campaign is using a legitimate but old and vulnerable Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to evade detection and take control of the target system by disabling security components. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-avast-anti-rootkit-driver-to-disable-defenses/
Windows 11 24H2 update blocked on PCs with Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws

Microsoft is blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with some Ubisoft games, like Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, after changes in the operating system cause the games to crash, freeze, or have audio issues. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-halts-windows-11-24h2-update-on-pcs-assassins-creed-star-wars-outlaws/
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Bangkok busts SMS Blaster sending 1 million scam texts from a van

The Thai police, working together with Thailand's largest telecommunications service provider, Advanced Info Service (AIS), located and busted the Chinese operators of an SMS blaster device that spammed fraudulent messages across Bangkok. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bangkok-busts-sms-blaster-sending-1-million-scam-texts-from-a-van/
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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some PCs with USB scanners

Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with standalone scanners, multi-function printers, fax machines, modems, and other network devices with eSCL protocol support. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-on-some-pcs-with-usb-scanners/
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Blue Yonder ransomware attack disrupts grocery store supply chain

Supply chain management firm Blue Yonder is warning that a ransomware attack caused significant disruption to its services, with the outages impacting grocery store chains in the UK. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blue-yonder-ransomware-attack-disrupts-grocery-store-supply-chain/
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QNAP addresses critical flaws across NAS, router software

QNAP has released security bulletins over the weekend, which address multiple vulnerabilities, including three critical severity flaws that users should address as soon as possible. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-addresses-critical-flaws-across-nas-router-software/
Firefox and Windows zero-days exploited by Russian RomCom hackers

​Russian-based RomCom cybercrime group chained two zero-day vulnerabilities in recent attacks targeting Firefox and Tor Browser users across Europe and North America. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-and-windows-zero-days-exploited-by-russian-romcom-hackers/
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Why Cybersecurity Leaders Trust the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations

The "MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations: Enterprise" stand out as an essential resource for cybersecurity decision makers. Learn more from Cynet on what to expect in the upcoming 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation results. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-cybersecurity-leaders-trust-the-mitre-attack-evaluations/
Get 50% off Malwarebytes during Black Friday 2024

Malwarebytes' Black Friday 2024 deals are now live, offering a 50% discount for one and two-year subscriptions to personal, family, and business subscriptions to its standalone anti-malware software, VPN, and Personal Data Remover services. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/get-50-percent-off-malwarebytes-during-black-friday-2024/
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Over 1,000 arrested in massive ‘Serengeti’ anti-cybercrime operation

Law enforcement agencies in Africa arrested as part of 'Operation Serengeti' more than a thousand individuals suspected of being involved in major cybercriminal activities that caused close to $193 million in financial losses all over the world. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-1-000-arrested-in-massive-serengeti-anti-cybercrime-operation/
NordVPN Black Friday Deal: Save up to 74% on yearly subscriptions

Want the best VPN with a 74% discount? The NordVPN Black Friday deal is live and runs until December 10. This is the perfect chance to lock in a 2-year plan for the low cost of $2.99 per month, with an extra 3 months for free. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nordvpn-black-friday-deal/
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New NachoVPN attack uses rogue VPN servers to install malicious updates

A set of vulnerabilities dubbed "NachoVPN" allows rogue VPN servers to install malicious updates when unpatched Palo Alto and SonicWall SSL-VPN clients connect to them. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-nachovpn-attack-uses-rogue-vpn-servers-to-install-malicious-updates/
The Black Friday 2024 Cybersecurity, IT, VPN, & Antivirus Deals

Black Friday 2024 is almost here, and great deals are already live in computer security, software, online courses, system admin services, antivirus, and VPN software. These promotions offer deep discounts from various companies and are only available for a limited time. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-black-friday-2024-cybersecurity-it-vpn-and-antivirus-deals/
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