Microsoft: Out-of-band update fixes Windows 11 hotpatch install loop
Microsoft has released an out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-out-of-band-update-fixes-windows-11-hotpatch-install-loop/
Microsoft has released an out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-out-of-band-update-fixes-windows-11-hotpatch-install-loop/
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Microsoft: Out-of-band update fixes Windows 11 hotpatch install loop
Microsoft has released an out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly.
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Nvidia confirms October Windows updates cause gaming issues
Nvidia has confirmed that last month's security updates are causing gaming performance issues on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/nvidia-fixes-gaming-issues-caused-by-october-windows-update/
Nvidia has confirmed that last month's security updates are causing gaming performance issues on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/nvidia-fixes-gaming-issues-caused-by-october-windows-update/
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Nvidia confirms October Windows updates cause gaming issues
Nvidia has confirmed that last month's security updates are causing gaming performance issues on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems.
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CISA warns Oracle Identity Manager RCE flaw is being actively exploited
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning government agencies to patch an Oracle Identity Manager tracked as CVE-2025-61757 that has been exploited in attacks, potentially as a zero-day. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-oracle-identity-manager-rce-flaw-is-being-actively-exploited/
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning government agencies to patch an Oracle Identity Manager tracked as CVE-2025-61757 that has been exploited in attacks, potentially as a zero-day. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-oracle-identity-manager-rce-flaw-is-being-actively-exploited/
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CISA warns Oracle Identity Manager RCE flaw is being actively exploited
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning government agencies to patch an Oracle Identity Manager tracked as CVE-2025-61757 that has been exploited in attacks, potentially as a zero-day.
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Piecing Together the Puzzle: A Qilin Ransomware Investigation
Huntress analysts reconstructed a Qilin ransomware attack from a single endpoint, using limited logs to reveal rogue ScreenConnect access, failed infostealer attempts, and the ransomware execution path. The investigation shows how validating multiple data sources can uncover activity even when visibility is reduced to a "pinhole." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/piecing-together-the-puzzle-a-qilin-ransomware-investigation/
Huntress analysts reconstructed a Qilin ransomware attack from a single endpoint, using limited logs to reveal rogue ScreenConnect access, failed infostealer attempts, and the ransomware execution path. The investigation shows how validating multiple data sources can uncover activity even when visibility is reduced to a "pinhole." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/piecing-together-the-puzzle-a-qilin-ransomware-investigation/
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Piecing Together the Puzzle: A Qilin Ransomware Investigation
Huntress analysts reconstructed a Qilin ransomware attack from a single endpoint, using limited logs to reveal rogue ScreenConnect access, failed infostealer attempts, and the ransomware execution path. The investigation shows how validating multiple data…
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Cox Enterprises discloses Oracle E-Business Suite data breach
Cox Enterprises is notifying impacted individuals of a data breach that exposed their personal data to hackers who breached the company network after exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cox-enterprises-discloses-oracle-e-business-suite-data-breach/
Cox Enterprises is notifying impacted individuals of a data breach that exposed their personal data to hackers who breached the company network after exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cox-enterprises-discloses-oracle-e-business-suite-data-breach/
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Cox Enterprises discloses Oracle E-Business Suite data breach
Cox Enterprises is notifying impacted individuals of a data breach that exposed their personal data to hackers who breached the company network after exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite.
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WhatsApp API flaw let researchers scrape 3.5 billion accounts
Researchers compiled a list of 3.5 billion WhatsApp mobile phone numbers and associated personal information by abusing a contact-discovery API that lacked rate limiting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-api-flaw-let-researchers-scrape-35-billion-accounts/
Researchers compiled a list of 3.5 billion WhatsApp mobile phone numbers and associated personal information by abusing a contact-discovery API that lacked rate limiting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-api-flaw-let-researchers-scrape-35-billion-accounts/
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WhatsApp API flaw let researchers scrape 3.5 billion accounts
Researchers compiled a list of 3.5 billion WhatsApp mobile phone numbers and associated personal information by abusing a contact-discovery API that lacked rate limiting.
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New Costco Gold Star Members also get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*
The holidays can be hard on any budget, but there may be a way to make it a little easier. Instead of dashing through the snow all around town, get all your shopping done under one roof at Costco. Right now, you can even get a 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership plus a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*, and it's still only $65. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-costco-gold-star-members-also-get-a-40-digital-costco-shop-card-/
The holidays can be hard on any budget, but there may be a way to make it a little easier. Instead of dashing through the snow all around town, get all your shopping done under one roof at Costco. Right now, you can even get a 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership plus a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*, and it's still only $65. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-costco-gold-star-members-also-get-a-40-digital-costco-shop-card-/
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New Costco Gold Star Members also get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card
The holidays can be hard on any budget, but there may be a way to make it a little easier. Instead of dashing through the snow all around town, get all your shopping done under one roof at Costco. Right now, you can even get a 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership…
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Iberia discloses customer data leak after vendor security breach
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has begun notifying customers of a data security incident stemming from a compromise at one of its suppliers. The disclosure comes days after a threat actor claimed on hacker forums to have access to 77 GB of data allegedly stolen from the airline. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iberia-discloses-customer-data-leak-after-vendor-security-breach/
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has begun notifying customers of a data security incident stemming from a compromise at one of its suppliers. The disclosure comes days after a threat actor claimed on hacker forums to have access to 77 GB of data allegedly stolen from the airline. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iberia-discloses-customer-data-leak-after-vendor-security-breach/
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Iberia discloses customer data leak after vendor security breach
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has begun notifying customers of a data security incident stemming from a compromise at one of its suppliers. The disclosure comes days after a threat actor claimed on hacker forums to have access to 77 GB of data allegedly stolen…
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Enterprise password security and secrets management with Passwork 7
Passwork 7 unifies enterprise password and secrets management in a self-hosted platform. Organizations can automate credential workflows and test the full system with a free trial and up to 50% Black Friday savings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/enterprise-password-security-and-secrets-management-with-passwork-7/
Passwork 7 unifies enterprise password and secrets management in a self-hosted platform. Organizations can automate credential workflows and test the full system with a free trial and up to 50% Black Friday savings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/enterprise-password-security-and-secrets-management-with-passwork-7/
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Passwork 7: Self-hosted password and secrets manager for enterprise teams
Passwork 7 unifies enterprise password and secrets management in a self-hosted platform. Organizations can automate credential workflows and test the full system with a free trial and up to 50% Black Friday savings.
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Google enables Pixel-to-iPhone file sharing via Quick Share, AirDrop
Google has added interoperability support between Android Quick Share and Apple AirDrop, to let users share files between Pixel devices and iPhones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-enables-pixel-to-iphone-file-sharing-via-quick-share-airdrop/
Google has added interoperability support between Android Quick Share and Apple AirDrop, to let users share files between Pixel devices and iPhones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-enables-pixel-to-iphone-file-sharing-via-quick-share-airdrop/
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Google enables Pixel-to-iPhone file sharing via Quick Share, AirDrop
Google has added interoperability support between Android Quick Share and Apple AirDrop, to let users share files between Pixel devices and iPhones.
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Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu
Microsoft has confirmed a critical Windows 11 24H2 bug that causes the File Explorer, the Start Menu, and other key system components to crash after installing cumulative updates released since July 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-24h2-bug-crashes-key-system-components/
Microsoft has confirmed a critical Windows 11 24H2 bug that causes the File Explorer, the Start Menu, and other key system components to crash after installing cumulative updates released since July 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-24h2-bug-crashes-key-system-components/
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Microsoft: Windows 11 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu
Microsoft warns that a critical Windows 11 bug causes the File Explorer, the Start Menu, and other key system components to crash when provisioning systems with cumulative updates released since July 2025.
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Microsoft to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025
Microsoft has warned IT administrators to prepare for the removal of Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) from Windows Server releases starting in November 2034. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-remove-wins-support-after-windows-server-2025/
Microsoft has warned IT administrators to prepare for the removal of Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) from Windows Server releases starting in November 2034. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-remove-wins-support-after-windows-server-2025/
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Microsoft to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025
Microsoft has warned IT administrators to prepare for the removal of Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) from Windows Server releases starting in November 2034.
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Microsoft tests File Explorer preloading for faster performance
Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times on Windows 11 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-file-explorer-preloading-for-faster-launches/
Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times on Windows 11 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-file-explorer-preloading-for-faster-launches/
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Microsoft tests File Explorer preloading for faster performance
Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times on Windows 11 systems.
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Harvard University discloses data breach affecting alumni, donors
Harvard University disclosed over the weekend that its Alumni Affairs and Development systems were compromised in a voice phishing attack, exposing the personal information of students, alumni, donors, staff, and faculty members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/harvard-university-discloses-data-breach-affecting-alumni-donors/
Harvard University disclosed over the weekend that its Alumni Affairs and Development systems were compromised in a voice phishing attack, exposing the personal information of students, alumni, donors, staff, and faculty members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/harvard-university-discloses-data-breach-affecting-alumni-donors/
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Harvard University discloses data breach affecting alumni, donors
Harvard University disclosed over the weekend that its Alumni Affairs and Development systems were compromised in a voice phishing attack, exposing the personal information of students, alumni, donors, staff, and faculty members.
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Shai-Hulud malware infects 500 npm packages, leaks secrets on GitHub
Hundreds of trojanized versions of well-known packages such as Zapier, ENS Domains, PostHog, and Postman have been planted in the npm registry in a new Shai-Hulud supply-chain campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shai-hulud-malware-infects-500-npm-packages-leaks-secrets-on-github/
Hundreds of trojanized versions of well-known packages such as Zapier, ENS Domains, PostHog, and Postman have been planted in the npm registry in a new Shai-Hulud supply-chain campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shai-hulud-malware-infects-500-npm-packages-leaks-secrets-on-github/
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Shai-Hulud malware infects 500 npm packages, leaks secrets on GitHub
Hundreds of trojanized versions of well-known packages such as Zapier, ENS Domains, PostHog, and Postman have been planted in the npm registry in a new Shai-Hulud supply-chain campaign.
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SCCM and WSUS in a Hybrid World: Why It’s Time for Cloud-native Patching
Hybrid work exposes the limits of SCCM and WSUS, with remote devices often missing updates and WSUS now deprecated. Action1's cloud-native patching keeps devices updated from any location, strengthening compliance and security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sccm-and-wsus-in-a-hybrid-world-why-its-time-for-cloud-native-patching/
Hybrid work exposes the limits of SCCM and WSUS, with remote devices often missing updates and WSUS now deprecated. Action1's cloud-native patching keeps devices updated from any location, strengthening compliance and security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sccm-and-wsus-in-a-hybrid-world-why-its-time-for-cloud-native-patching/
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SCCM and WSUS in a Hybrid World: Why It’s Time for Cloud-native Patching
Hybrid work exposes the limits of SCCM and WSUS, with remote devices often missing updates and WSUS now deprecated. Action1's cloud-native patching keeps devices updated from any location, strengthening compliance and security.
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Real-estate finance services giant SitusAMC breach exposes client data
SitusAMC, a company that provides back-end services for top banks and lenders, disclosed on Saturday a data breach it had discovered earlier this month that impacted customer data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/real-estate-finance-services-giant-situsamc-breach-exposes-client-data/
SitusAMC, a company that provides back-end services for top banks and lenders, disclosed on Saturday a data breach it had discovered earlier this month that impacted customer data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/real-estate-finance-services-giant-situsamc-breach-exposes-client-data/
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Real-estate finance services giant SitusAMC breach exposes client data
SitusAMC, a company that provides back-end services for top banks and lenders, disclosed on Saturday a data breach it had discovered earlier this month that impacted customer data.
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ClickFix attack uses fake Windows Update screen to push malware
New ClickFix attack variants have been observed where threat actors trick users with a realistic-looking Windows Update animation in a full-screen browser page and hide the malicious code inside images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickfix-attack-uses-fake-windows-update-screen-to-push-malware/
New ClickFix attack variants have been observed where threat actors trick users with a realistic-looking Windows Update animation in a full-screen browser page and hide the malicious code inside images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickfix-attack-uses-fake-windows-update-screen-to-push-malware/
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ClickFix attack uses fake Windows Update screen to push malware
New ClickFix attack variants have been observed where threat actors trick users with a realistic-looking Windows Update animation in a full-screen browser page and hide the malicious code inside images.
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Malicious Blender model files deliver StealC infostealing malware
A Russian-linked campaign delivers the StealC V2 information stealer malware through malicious Blender files uploaded to 3D model marketplaces like CGTrader. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-blender-model-files-deliver-stealc-infostealing-malware/
A Russian-linked campaign delivers the StealC V2 information stealer malware through malicious Blender files uploaded to 3D model marketplaces like CGTrader. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-blender-model-files-deliver-stealc-infostealing-malware/
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Malicious Blender model files deliver StealC infostealing malware
A Russian-linked campaign delivers the StealC V2 information stealer malware through malicious Blender files uploaded to 3D model marketplaces like CGTrader.
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Dartmouth College confirms data breach after Clop extortion attack
Dartmouth College has disclosed a data breach after the Clop extortion gang leaked data allegedly stolen from the school's Oracle E-Business Suite servers on its dark web leak site. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dartmouth-college-confirms-data-breach-after-clop-extortion-attack/
Dartmouth College has disclosed a data breach after the Clop extortion gang leaked data allegedly stolen from the school's Oracle E-Business Suite servers on its dark web leak site. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dartmouth-college-confirms-data-breach-after-clop-extortion-attack/
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Dartmouth College confirms data breach after Clop extortion attack
Dartmouth College has disclosed a data breach after the Clop extortion gang leaked data allegedly stolen from the school's Oracle E-Business Suite servers on its dark web leak site.
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Code-formatters expose thousands of secrets from banks, govt, tech orgs
Thousands of credentials, authentication keys, and configuration data impacting organizations in sensitive sectors have been sitting in publicly accessible JSON snippets submitted to the JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify online tools that format and structure code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/code-formatters-expose-thousands-of-secrets-from-banks-govt-tech-orgs/
Thousands of credentials, authentication keys, and configuration data impacting organizations in sensitive sectors have been sitting in publicly accessible JSON snippets submitted to the JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify online tools that format and structure code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/code-formatters-expose-thousands-of-secrets-from-banks-govt-tech-orgs/
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Code beautifiers expose credentials from banks, govt, tech orgs
Thousands of credentials, authentication keys, and configuration data impacting organizations in sensitive sectors have been sitting in publicly accessible JSON snippets submitted to the JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify online tools that format and structure…
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