Google blocked over 5 billion ads in 2024 amid rise in AI-powered scams
Google blocked 5.1 billion ads and suspended more than 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, according to its 2024 Ads Safety Report released this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-blocked-over-5-billion-ads-in-2024-amid-rise-in-ai-powered-scams/
Google blocked 5.1 billion ads and suspended more than 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, according to its 2024 Ads Safety Report released this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-blocked-over-5-billion-ads-in-2024-amid-rise-in-ai-powered-scams/
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Google blocked over 5 billion ads in 2024 amid rise in AI-powered scams
Google blocked 5.1 billion ads and suspended more than 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, according to its 2024 Ads Safety Report released this week.
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Over 16,000 Fortinet devices compromised with symlink backdoor
Over 16,000 internet-exposed Fortinet devices have been detected as compromised with a new symlink backdoor that allows read-only access to sensitive files on previously compromised devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-16-000-fortinet-devices-compromised-with-symlink-backdoor/
Over 16,000 internet-exposed Fortinet devices have been detected as compromised with a new symlink backdoor that allows read-only access to sensitive files on previously compromised devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-16-000-fortinet-devices-compromised-with-symlink-backdoor/
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Over 16,000 Fortinet devices compromised with symlink backdoor
Over 16,000 internet-exposed Fortinet devices have been detected as compromised with a new symlink backdoor that allows read-only access to sensitive files on previously compromised devices.
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CISA tags SonicWall VPN flaw as actively exploited in attacks
On Wednesday, CISA warned federal agencies to secure their SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances against attacks exploiting a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-sonicwall-vpn-flaw-as-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
On Wednesday, CISA warned federal agencies to secure their SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances against attacks exploiting a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-sonicwall-vpn-flaw-as-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA tags SonicWall VPN flaw as actively exploited in attacks
On Wednesday, CISA warned federal agencies to secure their SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances against attacks exploiting a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability.
New Windows Server emergency updates fix container launch issue
Microsoft has released emergency Windows Server updates to address a known issue preventing Windows containers from launching. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-server-emergency-updates-fix-container-launch-issue/
Microsoft has released emergency Windows Server updates to address a known issue preventing Windows containers from launching. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-server-emergency-updates-fix-container-launch-issue/
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New Windows Server emergency updates fix container launch issue
Microsoft has released emergency Windows Server updates to address a known issue preventing Windows containers from launching.
CISA warns of increased breach risks following Oracle Cloud leak
On Wednesday, CISA warned of heightened breach risks after the compromise of legacy Oracle Cloud servers earlier this year and highlighted the significant threat to enterprise networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-increased-breach-risks-following-oracle-cloud-leak/
On Wednesday, CISA warned of heightened breach risks after the compromise of legacy Oracle Cloud servers earlier this year and highlighted the significant threat to enterprise networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-increased-breach-risks-following-oracle-cloud-leak/
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CISA warns of increased breach risks following Oracle Cloud leak
On Wednesday, CISA warned of heightened breach risks after the compromise of legacy Oracle Cloud servers earlier this year and highlighted the significant threat to enterprise networks.
Microsoft: Office 2016 and Office 2019 reach end of support in October
Microsoft has reminded customers that Office 2016 and Office 2019 will reach the end of extended support six months from now, on October 14, 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-2016-and-office-2019-reach-end-of-support-in-october/
Microsoft has reminded customers that Office 2016 and Office 2019 will reach the end of extended support six months from now, on October 14, 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-2016-and-office-2019-reach-end-of-support-in-october/
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Microsoft: Office 2016 and Office 2019 reach end of support in October
Microsoft has reminded customers that Office 2016 and Office 2019 will reach the end of extended support six months from now, on October 14, 2025.
CTM360 Tracks Global Surge in SMS-Based Reward and Toll Scams
Thousands tricked by fake reward & toll scam texts. CTM360 exposes PointyPhish & TollShark—SMS phishing campaigns powered by the Darcula PhaaS platform, with 5K+ domains stealing payment info worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ctm360-tracks-global-surge-in-sms-based-reward-and-toll-scams/
Thousands tricked by fake reward & toll scam texts. CTM360 exposes PointyPhish & TollShark—SMS phishing campaigns powered by the Darcula PhaaS platform, with 5K+ domains stealing payment info worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ctm360-tracks-global-surge-in-sms-based-reward-and-toll-scams/
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CTM360 Tracks Global Surge in SMS-Based Reward and Toll Scams
Thousands tricked by fake reward & toll scam texts. CTM360 exposes PointyPhish & TollShark—SMS phishing campaigns powered by the Darcula PhaaS platform, with 5K+ domains stealing payment info worldwide.
Ahold Delhaize confirms data theft after INC ransomware claims attack
Food retail giant Ahold Delhaize confirms that data was stolen from its U.S. business systems during a November 2024 cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ahold-delhaize-confirms-data-theft-after-inc-ransomware-claims-attack/
Food retail giant Ahold Delhaize confirms that data was stolen from its U.S. business systems during a November 2024 cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ahold-delhaize-confirms-data-theft-after-inc-ransomware-claims-attack/
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Ahold Delhaize confirms data theft after INC ransomware claims attack
Food retail giant Ahold Delhaize confirms that data was stolen from its U.S. business systems during a November 2024 cyberattack.
Chrome extensions with 6 million installs have hidden tracking code
A set of 57 Chrome extensions with 6,000,000 users have been discovered with very risky capabilities, such as monitoring browsing behavior, accessing cookies for domains, and potentially executing remote scripts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extensions-with-6-million-installs-have-hidden-tracking-code/
A set of 57 Chrome extensions with 6,000,000 users have been discovered with very risky capabilities, such as monitoring browsing behavior, accessing cookies for domains, and potentially executing remote scripts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extensions-with-6-million-installs-have-hidden-tracking-code/
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Chrome extensions with 6 million installs have hidden tracking code
A set of 57 Chrome extensions with 6,000,000 users have been discovered with very risky capabilities, such as monitoring browsing behavior, accessing cookies for domains, and potentially executing remote scripts.
Windows NTLM hash leak flaw exploited in phishing attacks on governments
A Windows vulnerability that exposes NTLM hashes using .library-ms files is now actively exploited by hackers in phishing campaigns targeting government entities and private companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-ntlm-hash-leak-flaw-exploited-in-phishing-attacks-on-governments/
A Windows vulnerability that exposes NTLM hashes using .library-ms files is now actively exploited by hackers in phishing campaigns targeting government entities and private companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-ntlm-hash-leak-flaw-exploited-in-phishing-attacks-on-governments/
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Windows NTLM hash leak flaw exploited in phishing attacks on governments
A Windows vulnerability that exposes NTLM hashes using .library-ms files is now actively exploited by hackers in phishing campaigns targeting government entities and private companies.
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Entertainment services giant Legends International discloses data breach
Entertainment venue management firm Legends International warns it suffered a data breach in November 2024, which has impacted employees and people who visited venues under its management. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/entertainment-services-giant-legends-international-discloses-data-breach/
Entertainment venue management firm Legends International warns it suffered a data breach in November 2024, which has impacted employees and people who visited venues under its management. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/entertainment-services-giant-legends-international-discloses-data-breach/
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Entertainment services giant Legends International discloses data breach
Entertainment venue management firm Legends International warns it suffered a data breach in November 2024, which has impacted employees and people who visited venues under its management.
Critical Erlang/OTP SSH pre-auth RCE is 'Surprisingly Easy' to exploit, patch now
A critical vulnerability in the Erlang/OTP SSH, tracked as CVE-2025-32433, has been disclosed that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution on vulnerable devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-erlang-otp-ssh-pre-auth-rce-is-surprisingly-easy-to-exploit-patch-now/
A critical vulnerability in the Erlang/OTP SSH, tracked as CVE-2025-32433, has been disclosed that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution on vulnerable devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-erlang-otp-ssh-pre-auth-rce-is-surprisingly-easy-to-exploit-patch-now/
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Critical Erlang/OTP SSH pre-auth RCE is 'Surprisingly Easy' to exploit, patch now
A critical vulnerability in the Erlang/OTP SSH, tracked as CVE-2025-32433, has been disclosed that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution on vulnerable devices.
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Cisco Webex bug lets hackers gain code execution via meeting links
Cisco has released security updates for a high-severity Webex vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain client-side remote code execution using malicious meeting invite links. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-webex-bug-lets-hackers-gain-code-execution-via-meeting-links/
Cisco has released security updates for a high-severity Webex vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain client-side remote code execution using malicious meeting invite links. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-webex-bug-lets-hackers-gain-code-execution-via-meeting-links/
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Cisco Webex bug lets hackers gain code execution via meeting links
Cisco has released security updates for a high-severity Webex vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain client-side remote code execution using malicious meeting invite links.
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7 Steps to Take After a Credential-Based cyberattack
Hackers don't break in—they log in. Credential-based attacks now fuel nearly half of all breaches. Learn how to scan your Active Directory for compromised passwords and stop attackers before they strike. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-steps-to-take-after-a-credential-based-cyberattack/
Hackers don't break in—they log in. Credential-based attacks now fuel nearly half of all breaches. Learn how to scan your Active Directory for compromised passwords and stop attackers before they strike. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-steps-to-take-after-a-credential-based-cyberattack/
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7 Steps to Take After a Credential-Based cyberattack
Hackers don't break in—they log in. Credential-based attacks now fuel nearly half of all breaches. Learn how to scan your Active Directory for compromised passwords and stop attackers before they strike.
Chinese hackers target Russian govt with upgraded RAT malware
Chinese-speaking IronHusky hackers are targeting Russian and Mongolian government organizations using upgraded MysterySnail remote access trojan (RAT) malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-target-russian-govt-with-upgraded-rat-malware/
Chinese-speaking IronHusky hackers are targeting Russian and Mongolian government organizations using upgraded MysterySnail remote access trojan (RAT) malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-target-russian-govt-with-upgraded-rat-malware/
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Chinese hackers target Russian govt with upgraded RAT malware
Chinese-speaking IronHusky hackers are targeting Russian and Mongolian government organizations using upgraded MysterySnail remote access trojan (RAT) malware.
SonicWall SMA VPN devices targeted in attacks since January
A remote code execution vulnerability affecting SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances has been under active exploitation since at least January 2025, according to cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-sma-vpn-devices-targeted-in-attacks-since-january/
A remote code execution vulnerability affecting SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances has been under active exploitation since at least January 2025, according to cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-sma-vpn-devices-targeted-in-attacks-since-january/
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SonicWall SMA VPN devices targeted in attacks since January
A remote code execution vulnerability affecting SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances has been under active exploitation since at least January 2025, according to cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf.
ASUS warns of critical auth bypass flaw in routers using AiCloud
ASUS is warning about an authentication bypass vulnerability in routers with AiCloud enabled that could allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized execution of functions on the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-warns-of-critical-auth-bypass-flaw-in-routers-using-aicloud/
ASUS is warning about an authentication bypass vulnerability in routers with AiCloud enabled that could allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized execution of functions on the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-warns-of-critical-auth-bypass-flaw-in-routers-using-aicloud/
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ASUS warns of critical auth bypass flaw in routers using AiCloud
ASUS is warning about an authentication bypass vulnerability in routers with AiCloud enabled that could allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized execution of functions on the device.
FBI: Scammers pose as FBI IC3 employees to 'help' recover lost funds
The FBI warns that scammers posing as FBI IC3 employees are offering to "help" fraud victims recover money lost to other scammers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-scammers-pose-as-fbi-ic3-employees-to-help-recover-lost-funds/
The FBI warns that scammers posing as FBI IC3 employees are offering to "help" fraud victims recover money lost to other scammers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-scammers-pose-as-fbi-ic3-employees-to-help-recover-lost-funds/
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FBI: Scammers pose as FBI IC3 employees to 'help' recover lost funds
The FBI warns that scammers posing as FBI IC3 employees are offering to "help" fraud victims recover money lost to other scammers.
OpenAI details ChatGPT-o3, o4-mini, o4-mini-high usage limits
OpenAI has launched three new reasoning models - o3, o4-mini, and o4-mini-high for Plus and Pro subscribers, but as it turns out, these models do not offer 'unlimited' usage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-details-chatgpt-o3-o4-mini-o4-mini-high-usage-limits/
OpenAI has launched three new reasoning models - o3, o4-mini, and o4-mini-high for Plus and Pro subscribers, but as it turns out, these models do not offer 'unlimited' usage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-details-chatgpt-o3-o4-mini-o4-mini-high-usage-limits/
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OpenAI details ChatGPT-o3, o4-mini, o4-mini-high usage limits
OpenAI has launched three new reasoning models - o3, o4-mini, and o4-mini-high for Plus and Pro subscribers, but as it turns out, these models do not offer 'unlimited' usage.
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Interlock ransomware gang pushes fake IT tools in ClickFix attacks
The Interlock ransomware gang now uses ClickFix attacks that impersonate IT tools to breach corporate networks and deploy file-encrypting malware on devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interlock-ransomware-gang-pushes-fake-it-tools-in-clickfix-attacks/
The Interlock ransomware gang now uses ClickFix attacks that impersonate IT tools to breach corporate networks and deploy file-encrypting malware on devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interlock-ransomware-gang-pushes-fake-it-tools-in-clickfix-attacks/
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Interlock ransomware gang pushes fake IT tools in ClickFix attacks
The Interlock ransomware gang now uses ClickFix attacks that impersonate IT tools to breach corporate networks and deploy file-encrypting malware on devices.
Google Gemini AI is getting ChatGPT-like Scheduled Actions feature
Google Gemini is testing a ChatGPT-like scheduled tasks feature called "Scheduled Actions," which will allow you to create tasks that Gemini will execute later. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-gemini-ai-is-getting-chatgpt-like-scheduled-actions-feature/
Google Gemini is testing a ChatGPT-like scheduled tasks feature called "Scheduled Actions," which will allow you to create tasks that Gemini will execute later. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-gemini-ai-is-getting-chatgpt-like-scheduled-actions-feature/
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Google Gemini AI is getting ChatGPT-like Scheduled Actions feature
Google Gemini is testing a ChatGPT-like scheduled tasks feature called "Scheduled Actions," which will allow you to create tasks that Gemini will execute later.
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