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Windows 11 KB5065789 update released with 41 changes and fixes

​​Microsoft has released the KB5065789 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 41 improvements, including new AI actions in File Explorer and bug fixes for Windows Update and Windows Sandbox. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5065789-update-released-with-41-changes-and-fixes/
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CISA warns of critical Linux Sudo flaw exploited in attacks

Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-32463) in the sudo package that enables the execution of commands with root-level privileges on Linux operating systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-critical-linux-sudo-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
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VMware Certification Is Surging in a Shifting IT Landscape

VMware certification is surging as IT teams face hybrid infra, cloud complexity, & rising risks. See how VMUG Advantage helps practitioners & enterprises turn certification into stronger security & measurable value. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-certification-is-surging-in-a-shifting-it-landscape/
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Chinese hackers exploiting VMware zero-day since October 2024

Broadcom has patched a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in its VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools software, which has been exploited in zero-day attacks since October 2024. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-exploiting-vmware-zero-day-since-october-2024/
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Critical WD My Cloud bug allows remote command injection

Western Digital has released firmware updates for multiple My Cloud NAS models to patch a critical-severity vulnerability that could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary system commands. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-wd-my-cloud-bug-allows-remote-command-injection/
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Nearly 50,000 Cisco firewalls vulnerable to actively exploited flaws

Roughly 50,000 Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) appliances exposed on the public web are vulnerable to two vulnerabilities actively leveraged by hackers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nearly-50-000-cisco-firewalls-vulnerable-to-actively-exploited-flaws/
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New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures

A new phishing and malware distribution toolkit called MatrixPDF allows attackers to convert ordinary PDF files into interactive lures that bypass email security and redirect victims to credential theft or malware downloads. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-matrixpdf-toolkit-turns-pdfs-into-phishing-and-malware-lures/
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Sendit sued by the FTC for illegal collection of children data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Sendit's operating company and its CEO for unlawful collection of data from underage users, as well as deceptive subscription practices. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/sendit-sued-by-the-ftc-for-illegal-collection-of-children-data/
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Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine

People in the United Kingdom are no longer able to access content hosted on the Imgur, a popular media sharing site, after a UK data watchdog warned it may impose a monetary penalty on the parent company, MediaLab. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/imgur-blocks-uk-users-after-data-watchdog-signals-possible-fine/
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How To Simplify CISA's Zero Trust Roadmap with Modern Microsegmentation

CISA says microsegmentation isn't optional—it's foundational to Zero Trust. But legacy methods make it slow & complex. Learn from Zero Networks how modern, automated, agentless approaches make containment practical for every org. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-simplify-cisas-zero-trust-roadmap-with-modern-microsegmentation/
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Google Drive for desktop gets AI-powered ransomware detection

Google has begun rolling out a new AI-powered security feature for Google Drive desktop, which will automatically pause file syncing when it detects a ransomware attack to minimize impact. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-drive-for-desktop-gets-ai-powered-ransomware-detection/
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WestJet data breach exposes travel details of 1.2 million customers

Canadian airline WestJet is informing customers that the cyberattack disclosed in June compromised the personal information of 1.2 million customers, including passports and ID documents. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/westjet-data-breach-exposes-travel-details-of-12-million-customers/
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Microsoft to force install Microsoft 365 companion apps in October

Later this month, Microsoft will start automatically installing the Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11 devices that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-force-install-microsoft-365-companion-apps-in-october/
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F-Droid project threatened by Google's new dev registration rules

F-Droid is warning that the project could reach an end due to Google's new requirements for all Android developers to verify their identity. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/f-droid-project-threatened-by-googles-new-dev-registration-rules/
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New bug in classic Outlook can only be fixed via Microsoft support

Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the classic Outlook email client to crash upon launch, which can only be resolved via Exchange Online support. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-bug-in-classic-outlook-can-only-be-fixed-via-microsoft-support/
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