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Microsoft Says It’s Improving the Windows Update Experience

Windows Updates can be annoying and there have even been reports of the software installing itself without user consent. Microsoft has heard the complaints and the company is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about the update process with Windows 10 Redstone 5. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-it-s-improving-the-windows-update-experience/
364 Idaho Inmates Hacked Their Prison Tablets for Free Credits

Idaho prison officials announced yesterday in a press release that they've identified 364 inmates who have exploited a vulnerability in their prison-issued tablets and have used it to assign nearly $225,000 worth of digital credits to their tablet accounts. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/364-idaho-inmates-hacked-their-prison-tablets-for-free-credits/
The Week in Ransomware - July 27th 2018 - Ransomware Still a Threat

While the distribution of ransomware has definitely decreased, it is still very much a threat as seen by the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna and the shipping company Cosco getting hit by ransomware this week. Both attacks shut down their operations and caused normal workflow to be halted. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-27th-2018-ransomware-still-a-threat/
Fake Websites for Keepass, 7Zip, Audacity, Others Found Pushing Adware

A French security researcher has stumbled upon an adware delivery scheme that involves clone websites that use legitimately-looking domain names to trick victims into downloading famous apps, but which are actually laced with adware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-websites-for-keepass-7zip-audacity-others-found-pushing-adware/
Windows 10 Maps App Updated With Several New Features for Insiders

Microsoft today rolled out a new update for the Windows 10 Maps app that brings several new features which should definitely come as great news for those traveling and exploring new areas. Windows 10 Maps app version 5.1806.1911.0 is available for the Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Ring. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-maps-app-updated-with-several-new-features-for-insiders/
KickICO Platform Loses $7.7 Million in Recent Hack

On Friday, ICO platform KickICO acknowledged a security breach during which an unknown attacker (or attackers) stole over 70 million KICK tokens ($7.7 million at the time of the hack) from the platform's wallets. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kickico-platform-loses-77-million-in-recent-hack/
Microsoft Is Updating Bing Maps With Customized Itineraries

Bing Maps is not as widely used as some other mapping services like Google Maps, but Microsoft's still investing resources into it in order to develop new features. Today, for instance, the company has added the ability to customize itineraries of popular travel destinations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-updating-bing-maps-with-customized-itineraries/
Microsoft Store is Prompting Older Windows 10 Versions to Update

The Microsoft Store has started to display banners that prompt users who are running older versions of Windows 10 to update to the latest April 2018 Update. This banner is being displayed to all Windows 10 users who are not using the latest feature update. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-store-is-prompting-older-windows-10-versions-to-update/