Microsoft: New Windows scheduled task will launch Office apps faster
In May, Microsoft plans to roll out a new Windows scheduled task that launches automatically to help Microsoft Office apps load faster. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-new-windows-scheduled-task-will-launch-office-apps-faster/
In May, Microsoft plans to roll out a new Windows scheduled task that launches automatically to help Microsoft Office apps load faster. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-new-windows-scheduled-task-will-launch-office-apps-faster/
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Microsoft: New Windows scheduled task will launch Office apps faster
In May, Microsoft plans to roll out a new Windows scheduled task that launches automatically to help Microsoft Office apps load faster.
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Windows 11 KB5053656 update released with 38 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5053656 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 38 changes, including real-time translation on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs and fixes for authentication and blue-screen issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5053656-update-released-with-38-changes-and-fixes/
Microsoft has released the KB5053656 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 38 changes, including real-time translation on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs and fixes for authentication and blue-screen issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5053656-update-released-with-38-changes-and-fixes/
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Windows 11 KB5053656 update released with 38 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5053656 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 38 changes, including real-time translation on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs and fixes for authentication and blue-screen issues.
Chinese FamousSparrow hackers deploy upgraded malware in attacks
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as 'FamousSparrow' was observed using a new modular version of its signature backdoor 'SparrowDoor' against a US-based trade organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-famoussparrow-hackers-deploy-upgraded-malware-in-attacks/
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as 'FamousSparrow' was observed using a new modular version of its signature backdoor 'SparrowDoor' against a US-based trade organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-famoussparrow-hackers-deploy-upgraded-malware-in-attacks/
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Chinese FamousSparrow hackers deploy upgraded malware in attacks
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as 'FamousSparrow' was observed using a new modular version of its signature backdoor 'SparrowDoor' against a US-based trade organization.
Infostealer campaign compromises 10 npm packages, targets devs
Ten npm packages were suddenly updated with malicious code yesterday to steal environment variables and other sensitive data from developers' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/infostealer-campaign-compromises-10-npm-packages-targets-devs/
Ten npm packages were suddenly updated with malicious code yesterday to steal environment variables and other sensitive data from developers' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/infostealer-campaign-compromises-10-npm-packages-targets-devs/
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Infostealer campaign compromises 10 npm packages, targets devs
Ten npm packages were suddenly updated with malicious code yesterday to steal environment variables and other sensitive data from developers' systems.
Hijacked Microsoft Stream classic domain "spams" SharePoint sites
The legacy domain for Microsoft Stream was hijacked to show a fake Amazon site promoting a Thailand casino, causing all SharePoint sites with old embedded videos to display it as spam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hijacked-microsoft-stream-classic-domain-spams-sharepoint-sites/
The legacy domain for Microsoft Stream was hijacked to show a fake Amazon site promoting a Thailand casino, causing all SharePoint sites with old embedded videos to display it as spam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hijacked-microsoft-stream-classic-domain-spams-sharepoint-sites/
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Hijacked Microsoft web domain injects spam into SharePoint servers
The legacy domain for Microsoft Stream was hijacked to show a fake Amazon site promoting a Thailand casino, causing all SharePoint sites with old embedded videos to display it as spam.
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows updates
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused problems with Remote Desktop and RDS connections after installing Windows updates released since January 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-remote-desktop-issues-caused-by-windows-updates/
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused problems with Remote Desktop and RDS connections after installing Windows updates released since January 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-remote-desktop-issues-caused-by-windows-updates/
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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows updates
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused problems with Remote Desktop and RDS connections after installing Windows updates released since January 2025.
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Oracle Health breach compromises patient data at US hospitals
A breach at Oracle Health impacts multiple US healthcare organizations and hospitals after a threat actor stole patient data from legacy servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-health-breach-compromises-patient-data-at-us-hospitals/
A breach at Oracle Health impacts multiple US healthcare organizations and hospitals after a threat actor stole patient data from legacy servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-health-breach-compromises-patient-data-at-us-hospitals/
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Oracle Health breach compromises patient data at US hospitals
A breach at Oracle Health impacts multiple US healthcare organizations and hospitals after a threat actor stole patient data from legacy servers.
New Ubuntu Linux security bypasses require manual mitigations
Three security bypasses have been discovered in Ubuntu Linux's unprivileged user namespace restrictions, which could be enable a local attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in kernel components. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ubuntu-linux-security-bypasses-require-manual-mitigations/
Three security bypasses have been discovered in Ubuntu Linux's unprivileged user namespace restrictions, which could be enable a local attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in kernel components. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ubuntu-linux-security-bypasses-require-manual-mitigations/
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New Ubuntu Linux security bypasses require manual mitigations
Three security bypasses have been discovered in Ubuntu Linux's unprivileged user namespace restrictions, which could be enable a local attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in kernel components.
Microsoft fixes button that restores classic Outlook client
Microsoft resolved an issue that caused the new Outlook email client to crash when users clicked a button designed to switch back to classic Outlook. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-button-that-restores-classic-outlook-client/
Microsoft resolved an issue that caused the new Outlook email client to crash when users clicked a button designed to switch back to classic Outlook. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-button-that-restores-classic-outlook-client/
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Microsoft fixes button that restores classic Outlook client
Microsoft resolved an issue that caused the new Outlook email client to crash when users clicked a button designed to switch back to classic Outlook.
Phishing-as-a-service operation uses DNS-over-HTTPS for evasion
A newly discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation that researchers call Morphing Meerkat, has been using the DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol to evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-as-a-service-operation-uses-dns-over-https-for-evasion/
A newly discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation that researchers call Morphing Meerkat, has been using the DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol to evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-as-a-service-operation-uses-dns-over-https-for-evasion/
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Phishing-as-a-service operation uses DNS-over-HTTPS for evasion
A newly discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation that researchers call Morphing Meerkat, has been using the DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol to evade detection.
OpenAI now pays researchers $100,000 for critical vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced a fivefold increase in the maximum bug bounty rewards for "exceptional and differentiated" critical security vulnerabilities from $20,000 to $100,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openai-now-pays-researchers-100-000-for-critical-vulnerabilities/
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced a fivefold increase in the maximum bug bounty rewards for "exceptional and differentiated" critical security vulnerabilities from $20,000 to $100,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openai-now-pays-researchers-100-000-for-critical-vulnerabilities/
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OpenAI now pays researchers $100,000 for critical vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced a fivefold increase in the maximum bug bounty rewards for "exceptional and differentiated" critical security vulnerabilities from $20,000 to $100,000.
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Retail giant Sam’s Club investigates Clop ransomware breach claims
Sam's Club, an American warehouse supermarket chain owned by U.S. retail giant Walmart, is investigating claims of a Clop ransomware breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/retail-giant-sams-club-investigates-clop-ransomware-breach-claims/
Sam's Club, an American warehouse supermarket chain owned by U.S. retail giant Walmart, is investigating claims of a Clop ransomware breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/retail-giant-sams-club-investigates-clop-ransomware-breach-claims/
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Retail giant Sam’s Club investigates Clop ransomware breach claims
Sam's Club, an American warehouse supermarket chain owned by U.S. retail giant Walmart, is investigating claims of a Clop ransomware breach.
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U.S. seized $8.2 million in crypto linked to 'Romance Baiting' scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million worth of USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency that was stolen via 'romance baiting' scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/us-seized-82-million-in-crypto-linked-to-romance-baiting-scams/
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million worth of USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency that was stolen via 'romance baiting' scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/us-seized-82-million-in-crypto-linked-to-romance-baiting-scams/
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U.S. seized $8.2 million in crypto linked to 'Romance Baiting' scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million worth of USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency that was stolen via 'romance baiting' scams.
Microsoft's killing script used to avoid Microsoft Account in Windows 11
Microsoft has removed the 'BypassNRO.cmd' script from Windows 11 preview builds, which allowed users to bypass the requirement to use a Microsoft Account when installing the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-killing-script-used-to-avoid-microsoft-account-in-windows-11/
Microsoft has removed the 'BypassNRO.cmd' script from Windows 11 preview builds, which allowed users to bypass the requirement to use a Microsoft Account when installing the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-killing-script-used-to-avoid-microsoft-account-in-windows-11/
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Microsoft's killing script used to avoid Microsoft Account in Windows 11
Microsoft has removed the 'BypassNRO.cmd' script from Windows 11 preview builds, which allowed users to bypass the requirement to use a Microsoft Account when installing the operating system.
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New Crocodilus malware steals Android users’ crypto wallet keys
A newly discovered Android malware dubbed Crocodilus tricks users into providing the seed phrase for the cryptocurrency wallet using a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-crocodilus-malware-steals-android-users-crypto-wallet-keys/
A newly discovered Android malware dubbed Crocodilus tricks users into providing the seed phrase for the cryptocurrency wallet using a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-crocodilus-malware-steals-android-users-crypto-wallet-keys/
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New Crocodilus malware steals Android users’ crypto wallet keys
A newly discovered Android malware dubbed Crocodilus tricks users into providing the seed phrase for the cryptocurrency wallet using a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access.
Microsoft tests new Windows 11 tool to remotely fix boot crashes
Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 tool called Quick Machine Recovery, which is designed to remotely deploy fixes for buggy drivers and configurations that prevent the operating system from starting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-quick-machine-recovery-tool-to-fix-boot-crashes/
Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 tool called Quick Machine Recovery, which is designed to remotely deploy fixes for buggy drivers and configurations that prevent the operating system from starting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-quick-machine-recovery-tool-to-fix-boot-crashes/
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Microsoft tests new Windows 11 tool to remotely fix boot crashes
Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 tool called Quick Machine Recovery, which is designed to remotely deploy fixes for buggy drivers and configurations that prevent the operating system from starting.
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North Korean hackers adopt ClickFix attacks to target crypto firms
The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted 'ClickFix' tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-adopt-clickfix-attacks-to-target-crypto-firms/
The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted 'ClickFix' tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-adopt-clickfix-attacks-to-target-crypto-firms/
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North Korean hackers adopt ClickFix attacks to target crypto firms
The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted 'ClickFix' tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi).
Hackers abuse WordPress MU-Plugins to hide malicious code
Hackers are utilizing the WordPress mu-plugins ("Must-Use Plugins") directory to stealthily run malicious code on every page while evading detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-wordpress-mu-plugins-to-hide-malicious-code/
Hackers are utilizing the WordPress mu-plugins ("Must-Use Plugins") directory to stealthily run malicious code on every page while evading detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-wordpress-mu-plugins-to-hide-malicious-code/
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Hackers abuse WordPress MU-Plugins to hide malicious code
Hackers are utilizing the WordPress mu-plugins ("Must-Use Plugins") directory to stealthily run malicious code on every page while evading detection.
Phishing platform 'Lucid' behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named 'Lucid' has been targeting 169 entities in 88 countries using well-crafted messages sent on iMessage (iOS) and RCS (Android). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-platform-lucid-behind-wave-of-ios-android-sms-attacks/
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named 'Lucid' has been targeting 169 entities in 88 countries using well-crafted messages sent on iMessage (iOS) and RCS (Android). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-platform-lucid-behind-wave-of-ios-android-sms-attacks/
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Phishing platform 'Lucid' behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named 'Lucid' has been targeting 169 entities in 88 countries using well-crafted messages sent on iMessage (iOS) and RCS (Android).
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Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders
Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-uses-ai-to-find-flaws-in-grub2-u-boot-barebox-bootloaders/
Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-uses-ai-to-find-flaws-in-grub2-u-boot-barebox-bootloaders/
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Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders
Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders.
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OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free "very soon"
OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent "Deep Research" will begin rolling out to free users "very soon." At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-says-deep-research-is-coming-to-chatgpt-free-very-soon/
OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent "Deep Research" will begin rolling out to free users "very soon." At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-says-deep-research-is-coming-to-chatgpt-free-very-soon/
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OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free "very soon"
OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent "Deep Research" will begin rolling out to free users "very soon." At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers.
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