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Microsoft Reopens the Skip Ahead Ring for Windows 10 Redstone 6 Insider Builds

Microsoft announced today that they have reopened the Skip Ahead Ring for Windows 10 Insiders. If you have not had the opportunity to try skip ahead Windows 10 builds or want to join it again, you better do so quickly before all the spots are taken. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reopens-the-skip-ahead-ring-for-windows-10-redstone-6-insider-builds/
Microsoft Released Windows 10 Insider Update To Build 17713.1002 To Test Servicing Pipeline

Microsoft announced yesterday that they released "Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version Next (10.0.17713.1002) (KB4345215)" to Windows Insiders in order to test the servicing pipeline. This is being done to make sure that there are no issues when they push the Insider Preview Build 17713 to Insiders in the slow ring. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-released-windows-10-insider-update-to-build-177131002-to-test-servicing-pipeline/
Hackers Hiding Web Shell Logins in Fake HTTP Error Pages

Malware distributors, hackers, and phishing scammers are continuing to use the practice of hiding login forms for their web shells in fake HTTP error documents. These pages pretend to be HTTP errors such as 404 Not Found or Forbidden, while in reality they are login pages that allow an attacker to issues commands on the server. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hiding-web-shell-logins-in-fake-http-error-pages/
New Version of the Kronos Banking Trojan Discovered

A new version of the Kronos banking trojan is making the rounds, according to Proofpoint security researchers, who say they've identified at last three campaigns spreading a revamped version of this old trojan that had its heyday back in 2014. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-version-of-the-kronos-banking-trojan-discovered/
Chrome Extensions, Android and iOS Apps Caught Collecting Browsing Data

An investigation by AdGuard, an ad-blocking platform, has revealed a common link between several Chrome and Firefox extensions and Android & iOS apps that were caught collecting highly personal user data through various shady tactics. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extensions-android-and-ios-apps-caught-collecting-browsing-data/
DHS Warns of Impending Cyber-Attacks on ERP Systems

Today, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an alert warning of increased activity from nation-state hackers, criminal groups, and hacktivists against Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-warns-of-impending-cyber-attacks-on-erp-systems/
Senator Asks US Government to Remove Flash From Federal Sites, Computers

In a letter sent today, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden asked officials from three government agencies to come up with solutions and procedures that mandate the removal of Adobe Flash content from all US government websites by August 1, 2019. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/senator-asks-us-government-to-remove-flash-from-federal-sites-computers/
Outlook.com's New Design Is Now Rolling Out to Some Accounts

Outlook.com's big redesign is now rolling out to some accounts, and users can look forward to a fancy new look with features like Dark Mode, Emojis & GIFs, and more. The new design brings Outlook.com's interface in line with its Windows 10 Mail app. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/outlookcoms-new-design-is-now-rolling-out-to-some-accounts/
Windows 10 Insider Build 17723 (Redstone 5) & Build 18204 (Redstone 6) Released. Here's Whats New!

Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (Redstone 5) to insiders in the fast ring and Redstone 6 19H1 Build 18204 to insiders in the skip ahead rings. This is the first Redstone 6 19H1 build released to insiders, but for the most part resolves the same bugs and adds the same features as the Redstone 5 build. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17723-redstone-5-and-build-18204-redstone-6-released-heres-whats-new/