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Windows 10 1903 on ARM Gets a Virtualization-based Security Feature

Windows 10 version 1903 on ARM has gotten an additional virtualization-based security feature that creates secured regions of memory that are isolated from the operating system. These secured and isolated regions of memory can then be used by security solutions so that they are better protected from vulnerabilities in the operating s [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-on-arm-gets-a-virtualization-based-security-feature/
Under-Detected ODT Files Deliver Common Remote Access Trojans

Security researchers noticed multiple cybercriminal operations using OpenDocument Text (ODT) files to distribute malware that is typically blocked by antivirus engines. The campaigns target English and Arabic-speaking users. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/under-detected-odt-files-deliver-common-remote-access-trojans/
New Adwind RAT Variant Used Against the US Petroleum Sector

US petroleum industry entities are targeted by attackers with a new Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) variant featuring multi-layer obfuscation and delivered via a malspam campaign designed to infect targets through malicious attachments or URL redirections to payloads. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-adwind-rat-variant-used-against-the-us-petroleum-sector/
U.S. and Australian Hospitals Targeted by New Ransomware Attacks

Several hospitals and health service providers from the U.S. and Australia were forced to completely close down or shut down some of their systems after being hit by ransomware attacks that affected and disrupted their IT systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-and-australian-hospitals-targeted-by-new-ransomware-attacks/
Microsoft Edge Dev Channel Updated With Media Autoplay Blocking

A new update is now available for Microsoft Edge Insiders within the Dev channel and the main focus of today's update is the introduction of dark mode for the new tab page (NTP) and media autoplay blocking settings. There are a host of stability improvements, fixes and enhancement as well. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-dev-channel-updated-with-media-autoplay-blocking/
Fake Browser Updates Infect Enterprises with Ransomware, Bankers

Attackers are utilizing hacked web sites that promote fake browser updates to infect targets with banking trojans. In some cases, post exploitation toolkits are later executed to encrypt the compromised network with ransomware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-browser-updates-infect-enterprises-with-ransomware-bankers/
Google's Password Manager Now Warns About Compromised Accounts

Google's Password Checkup feature is now integrated directly into your Google Account and will warn you if your saved passwords have security issues such as weak strength or have been compromised through data breaches. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/googles-password-manager-now-warns-about-compromised-accounts/