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โ€ŠCzechia blames China for Ministry of Foreign Affairs cyberattack

The Czech Republic says the Chinese-backed APT31 hacking group was behind cyberattacks targeting the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and critical infrastructure organizations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/czechia-blames-china-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-cyberattack/
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โ€ŠDark Partners cybercrime gang fuels large-scale crypto heists

A sprawling network of fake AI, VPN, and crypto software download sites is being used by the "Dark Partner" threat actors to conduct a crypto theft attacks worldwide. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-partners-cybercrime-gang-fuels-large-scale-crypto-heists/
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โ€ŠAPT41 malware abuses Google Calendar for stealthy C2 communication

The Chinese APT41 hacking group uses a new malware named 'ToughProgress' that abuses Google Calendar for command-and-control (C2) operations, hiding malicious activity behind a trusted cloud service. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt41-malware-abuses-google-calendar-for-stealthy-c2-communication/
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โ€ŠWindows 11 KB5058499 update rolls out new Share and Click to Do features

โ€‹โ€‹Microsoft has released the KB5058499 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with forty-eight new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out, such as the new Windows Share feature and tje Click to Do Preview. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5058499-update-rolls-out-new-share-and-click-to-do-features/
โ€ŠWindows 10 KB5058481 update brings seconds back to calendar flyout

Microsoft has released the optional KB5058481 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with seven changes, including restoring seconds to the time display in the calendar flyout for those who previously lost it. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5058481-update-brings-seconds-back-to-calendar-flyout/
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โ€ŠAttackers are mapping your attack surfaceโ€”are you?

Attackers are mapping your infrastructure before you even realize what's exposed. Sprocket ASM flips the script โ€” giving you the same recon capabilities they use, plus change detection and actionable insights to close gaps fast. See your attack surface the way hackers do and beat them to it. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-are-mapping-your-attack-surface-are-you/
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โ€ŠCybercriminals exploit AI hype to spread ransomware, malware

Threat actors linked to lesser-known ransomware and malware projects now use AI tools as lures to infect unsuspecting victims with malicious payloads. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybercriminals-exploit-ai-hype-to-spread-ransomware-malware/
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โ€ŠUS sanctions firm linked to cyber scams behind $200 million in losses

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Funnull Technology, a Philippines-based company that supports hundreds of thousands of malicious websites behind cyber scams linked to over $200 million in losses for Americans. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-company-linked-to-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cyber-scam-sites/
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โ€ŠApple Safari exposes users to fullscreen browser-in-the-middle attacks

A weakness in Apple's Safari web browser allows threat actors to leverage the fullscreen browser-in-the-middle (BitM) technique to steal account credentials from unsuspecting users. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-safari-exposes-users-to-fullscreen-browser-in-the-middle-attacks/
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โ€ŠThreat actors abuse Google Apps Script in evasive phishing attacks

Threat actors are abusing the trusted Google platform 'Google Apps Script' to host phishing pages, making them appear legitimate and eliminating the risk of them getting flagged by security tools. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threat-actors-abuse-google-apps-script-in-evasive-phishing-attacks/
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โ€ŠConnectWise breached in cyberattack linked to nation-state hackers

IT management software firm ConnectWise says a suspected state-sponsored cyberattack breached its environment and impacted a limited number of ScreenConnect customers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-breached-in-cyberattack-linked-to-nation-state-hackers/
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โ€ŠMicrosoft Authenticator now warns to export passwords before July cutoff

The Microsoft Authenticator app is now issuing notifications warning that the password autofill feature is being deprecated in July, suggesting users move to Microsoft Edge instead. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-authenticator-now-warns-to-export-passwords-before-july-cutoff/
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โ€ŠMozilla releases Firefox 139.0.1 update to fix artifacts on Nvidia GPUs

Mozilla has rolled out an emergency Firefox 139.0.1 update after the Tuesday release caused graphical artifacts on PCs with NVIDIA GPUs. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-releases-firefox-13901-update-to-fix-artifacts-on-nvidia-gpus/
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โ€ŠGetting Exposure Management Right: Insights from 500 CISOs

Pentesting isn't just about finding flaws โ€” it's about knowing which ones matter. Pentera's 2025 State of Pentesting report uncovers which assets attackers target most, where security teams are making progress, and which exposures still fly under the radar. Focus on reducing breach impact, not just breach count. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/getting-exposure-management-right-insights-from-500-cisos/
โ€ŠGermany doxxes Conti ransomware and TrickBot ring leader

The Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) claims that Stern, the leader of the Trickbot and Conti cybercrime gangs, is a 36-year-old Russian named Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/germany-doxxes-conti-ransomware-and-trickbot-ring-leader/
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