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Advanced Hacking Groups Keep Showing Up, Old Ones Evolve

Advancements in the threat landscape are clear from one year to another. Since last year, security researchers have seen new adversaries along with methods of compromise and more overt cyberattacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/advanced-hacking-groups-keep-showing-up-old-ones-evolve/
New Chrome Password Stealer Sends Stolen Data to a MongoDB Database

A new trojan has been discovered that attempts to steal passwords stored in the Google Chrome browser. While this is nothing unique, what stands out is that the malware uses a remote MongoDB database to store the stolen passwords. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-chrome-password-stealer-sends-stolen-data-to-a-mongodb-database/
You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 10 For Free, Here's How

Back when Windows 10 was first released, Microsoft allowed users of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Microsoft officially ended the free upgrade offer in December 2017, but a method still works that allows you to upgrade an older version of Windows to Windows 10 for free. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/you-can-still-upgrade-to-windows-10-for-free-heres-how/
Over 30,500 Online Piracy Sites Shut Down in Global Operation

Europol announced today that 30,506 Internet domain names have been shut down for distributing counterfeit and pirated items, as part of a joint global operation between law enforcement authorities from the EU and the United States. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-30-500-online-piracy-sites-shut-down-in-global-operation/
Microsoft Warns of Spear Phishing Attacks, Shares Tips to Dodge Them

Microsoft today warned users of the dangers behind spear phishing attacks used by threat actors to target specific individuals, in their attempts to infect them with malware, harvest sensitive information, or trick them into making fraudulent payments. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-spear-phishing-attacks-shares-tips-to-dodge-them/
Microsoft Forms Now Automatically Blocks Confirmed Phishing

Microsoft is rolling out automatic blocking for repeated Microsoft Forms phishing attempts to boost the product's security by stopping attackers from abusing forms and surveys to harvest sensitive data from their targets. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-forms-now-automatically-blocks-confirmed-phishing/
FTC Warns of Ongoing Scam Spreading Scary Terrorism Allegations

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned consumers today of an active scam campaign targeting potential victims with letters designed to scare them with fake money laundering and terrorism allegations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-of-ongoing-scam-spreading-scary-terrorism-allegations/
Ryuk Ransomware Is Making Victims Left and Right

Doing some open-source intelligence (OSINT), a security researcher discovered that a provider of end-to-end solutions for emergency care facilities in the U.S. fell victim to Ryuk ransomware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-is-making-victims-left-and-right/