Microsoft fixes Windows bug breaking localhost HTTP connections

Microsoft has fixed a known issue breaking HTTP/2 localhost (127.0.0.1) connections and IIS websites after installing recent Windows security updates. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-bug-breaking-localhost-http-connections/

 VMware Certification: Your Next Career Power Move

VMware certification isn't just about passing exams — it's about mastering systems, proving expertise, and your career. Gain hands-on labs, discounts, and mentorship with VMUG Advantage to reach your next goal faster. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-certification-your-next-career-power-move/

 Microsoft fixes highest-severity ASP.NET Core flaw ever

Earlier this week, Microsoft patched a vulnerability that was flagged with the "highest ever" severity rating received by an ASP.NET Core security flaw. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-highest-severity-aspnet-core-flaw-ever/

 Europol dismantles SIM box operation renting numbers for cybercrime

European law enforcement in an operation codenamed 'SIMCARTEL' has dismantled an illegal SIM-box service that enabled more than 3,200 fraud cases and caused at least 4.5 million euros in losses. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-dismantles-sim-box-operation-renting-numbers-for-cybercrime/

 Microsoft lifts more safeguard holds blocking Windows 11 updates

Microsoft has removed two more compatibility holds preventing customers from installing Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Update. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-lifts-more-safeguard-holds-blocking-windows-11-updates/

 American Airlines subsidiary Envoy confirms Oracle data theft attack

Envoy Air, a regional airline carrier owned by American Airlines, confirms that data was compromised from its Oracle E-Business Suite application after the Clop extortion gang listed American Airlines on its data leak site. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/american-airlines-subsidiary-envoy-confirms-oracle-data-theft-attack/

 ConnectWise fixes Automate bug allowing AiTM update attacks

ConnectWise released a security update to address vulnerabilities, one of them with critical severity, in Automate product that could expose sensitive communications to interception and modification. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-fixes-automate-bug-allowing-aitm-update-attacks/

 Google ads for fake Homebrew, LogMeIn sites push infostealers

A new malicious campaign is targeting macOS developers with fake Homebrew, LogMeIn, and TradingView platforms that deliver infostealing malware like AMOS (Atomic macOS Stealer) and Odyssey. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-ads-for-fake-homebrew-logmein-sites-push-infostealers/

 OpenAI confirms GPT-6 is not shipping in 2025

OpenAI is not planning to ship GPT-6 this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean the company will not release new models. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-confirms-gpt-6-is-not-shipping-in-2025/

 Experian fined $3.2 million for mass-collecting personal data

Experian Netherlands has been fined EUR 2.7 million ($3.2 million) for multiple violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/experian-fined-32-million-for-mass-collecting-personal-data/

 TikTok videos continue to push infostealers in ClickFix attacks

Cybercriminals are using TikTok videos disguised as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Spotify, and Netflix to spread information-stealing malware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tiktok-videos-continue-to-push-infostealers-in-clickfix-attacks/

 AWS outage crashes Amazon, PrimeVideo, Fortnite, Perplexity and more

AWS outage has taken down millions of websites, including Amazon.com, PrimeVideo, Perplexity AI, Canva and more. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/aws-outage-crashes-amazon-primevideo-fortnite-perplexity-and-more/

 Find hidden malicious OAuth apps in Microsoft 365 using Cazadora

Malicious OAuth apps can hide inside Microsoft 365 tenants. Huntress Labs' Cazadora script helps uncover rogue apps before they lead to a breach. Dive deeper in their Tradecraft Tuesday sessions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/find-hidden-malicious-oauth-apps-in-microsoft-365-using-cazadora/

 Microsoft warns of Windows smart card auth issues after October updates

Microsoft says the October 2025 Windows security updates are causing smart card authentication and certificate issues due to a change designed to strengthen the Windows Cryptographic Services. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-october-security-updates-cause-windows-smart-card-auth-issues/

 Microsoft fixes Windows Server Active Directory sync issues

Microsoft is rolling out a fix for Active Directory issues affecting some Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since September. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-server-active-directory-sync-issues/

 Self-spreading GlassWorm malware hits OpenVSX, VS Code registries

A new and ongoing supply-chain attack is targeting developers on the OpenVSX and Microsoft Visual Studio marketplaces with self-spreading malware called GlassWorm that has been installed an estimated 35,800 times. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/self-spreading-glassworm-malware-hits-openvsx-vs-code-registries/

 CISA: High-severity Windows SMB flaw now exploited in attacks

CISA says threat actors are now actively exploiting a high-severity Windows SMB privilege escalation vulnerability that can let them gain SYSTEM privileges on unpatched systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-high-severity-windows-smb-flaw-now-exploited-in-attacks/

 Over 75,000 WatchGuard security devices vulnerable to critical RCE

Nearly 76,000 WatchGuard Firebox network security appliances are exposed on the public web and still vulnerable to a critical issue (CVE-2025-9242) that could allow a remote attacker to execute code without authentication. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-75-000-watchguard-security-devices-vulnerable-to-critical-rce/

 Retail giant Muji halts online sales after ransomware attack on supplier

Japanese retail company Muji has taken offline its store due to a logistics outage caused by a ransomware attack at its delivery partner, Askul. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/retail-giant-muji-halts-online-sales-after-ransomware-attack-on-supplier/

 Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery

Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), making it unusable. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-october-updates-break-usb-mice-and-keyboards-in-windows-recovery/

 DNS0.EU private DNS service shuts down over sustainability issues

The DNS0.EU non-profit public DNS service focused on European users announced its immediate shut down due to time and resource constraints. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dns0eu-private-dns-service-shuts-down-over-sustainability-issues/