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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 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/

 VMware Workstation auto-updates broken after Broadcom URL redirect

VMware Workstation users report that the software's automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/vmware-workstation-auto-updates-broken-after-broadcom-url-redirect/

 Critical auth bypass bug in CrushFTP now exploited in attacks

Attackers are now targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the CrushFTP file transfer software using exploits based on publicly available proof-of-concept code. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-auth-bypass-bug-in-crushftp-now-exploited-in-attacks/

 Apple backports zero-day patches to older iPhones and Macs

Apple has released security updates that backport fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities that were exploited as zero-days to older versions of its operating systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-backports-zero-day-patches-to-older-iphones-and-macs/

 Nearly 24,000 IPs behind wave of Palo Alto Global Protect scans

A significant spike in scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Network GlobalProtect login portals has been observed, with researchers concerned it may be a prelude to an upcoming attack or flaw being exploited. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nearly-24-000-ips-behind-wave-of-palo-alto-global-protect-scans/

 Google rolls out easy end-to-end encryption for Gmail business users

​Google has started rolling out a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) model for Gmail enterprise users, making it easier to send encrypted emails to any recipient. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-rolls-out-easy-end-to-end-encryption-for-gmail-business-users/

 Apple fined €150 million over App Tracking Transparency issues

Autorité de la concurrence, France's antitrust watchdog, has fined Apple €150 million ($162 million) for using the App Tracking Transparency privacy framework to abuse its dominant market position in mobile app advertising on its devices. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fined-150-million-over-app-tracking-transparency-issues/

 We Smell a (DC)Rat: Revealing a Sophisticated Malware Delivery Chain

A RAR file, a fake summons, and a Nietzsche quote—all part of a multi-stage malware chain delivering DCRat & Rhadamanthys. Acronis TRU breaks down how attackers use VBS, batch, and PowerShell scripts to slip past defenses. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/we-smell-a-dcrat-revealing-a-sophisticated-malware-delivery-chain/

 North Korean IT worker army expands operations in Europe

​North Korea's IT workers have expanded operations beyond the United States and are now increasingly targeting organizations across Europe. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-it-worker-army-expands-operations-in-europe/

 New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement

A previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use local accounts. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-trick-lets-you-bypass-microsoft-account-requirement/