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New Auto-Color Linux backdoor targets North American govts, universities

A previously undocumented Linux backdoor dubbed 'Auto-Color' was observed in attacks between November and December 2024, targeting universities and government organizations in North America and Asia. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-auto-color-linux-backdoor-targets-north-american-govts-universities/
Windows 10 KB5052077 update fixes broken SSH connections

​​Microsoft has released the optional KB5052077 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with nine bug fixes and changes, including a fix for a longstanding known issue that breaks SSH connections. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5052077-update-fixes-broken-ssh-connections/
GitVenom attacks abuse hundreds of GitHub repos to steal crypto

A malware campaign dubbed GitVenom uses hundreds of GitHub repositories to trick users into downloading info-stealers, remote access trojans (RATs), and clipboard hijackers to steal crypto and credentials. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gitvenom-attacks-abuse-hundreds-of-github-repos-to-steal-crypto/
Windows 11 KB5052093 update released with 33 changes and fixes

Microsoft has released the February 2025 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, with 33 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including SSH and File Explorer bugs and the volume jumping to 100% when waking the PC from sleep. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5052093-update-released-with-33-changes-and-fixes/
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OpenAI's GPT 4.5 spotted in Android beta, launch imminent

OpenAI's newest model, GPT-4.5, is coming sooner than we expected. A new reference has been spotted on ChatGPT's Android app that points to a model called "GPT-4.5 research preview," but it looks like it will initially be limited to those with a Pro subscription. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openais-gpt-45-spotted-in-android-beta-launch-imminent/
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Australian IVF giant Genea breached by Termite ransomware gang

​The Termite ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for breaching and stealing sensitive healthcare data belonging to Genea patients, one of Australia's largest fertility services providers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australian-ivf-giant-genea-breached-by-termite-ransomware-gang/
Five best practices for securing Active Directory service accounts

Windows Active Directory (AD) service accounts are prime cyber-attack targets due to their elevated privileges and automated/continuous access to important systems. Learn from Specops Software about five best practices to help secure your Active Directory service accounts. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/five-best-practices-for-securing-active-directory-service-accounts/
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EncryptHub breaches 618 orgs to deploy infostealers, ransomware

A threat actor tracked as 'EncryptHub,' aka Larva-208,  has been targeting organizations worldwide with spear-phishing and social engineering attacks to gain access to corporate networks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/encrypthub-breaches-618-orgs-to-deploy-infostealers-ransomware/
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PyPi package with 100K installs pirated music from Deezer for years

A malicious PyPi package named 'automslc'  has been downloaded over 100,000 times from the Python Package Index since 2019, abusing hard-coded credentials to pirate music from the Deezer streaming service. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-package-with-100k-installs-pirated-music-from-deezer-for-years/
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VSCode extensions with 9 million installs pulled over security risks

Microsoft has removed two popular VSCode extensions, 'Material Theme - Free' and  'Material Theme Icons - Free,' from the Visual Studio Marketplace for allegedly containing malicious code. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vscode-extensions-with-9-million-installs-pulled-over-security-risks/
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GrassCall scam drains crypto wallets through fake web3 job interviews

A recent social engineering campaign targeted job seekers in the Web3 space with fake job interviews through a malicious "GrassCall" meeting app that installs information-stealing malware to steal cryptocurrency wallets. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grasscall-scam-drains-crypto-wallets-through-fake-web3-job-interviews/
FBI confirms Lazarus hackers were behind $1.5B Bybit crypto heist

FBI has confirmed that North Korean hackers stole $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday in the largest crypto heist recorded until now. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-confirms-lazarus-hackers-were-behind-15b-bybit-crypto-heist/
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