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Emotet Actively Using Upgraded WiFi Spreader to Infect Victims

Emotet's authors β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹have upgraded the malware's Wi-Fi spreader by making it a fully-fledged module and adding new functionality as shown by multiple samples that were recently delivered to infected devices. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-actively-using-upgraded-wifi-spreader-to-infect-victims/
Windows 10 KB4535996 Update Issues: Crashes, Slowdowns, Audio, More

Since the release of the Windows 10 KB4535996 cumulative update, Windows users have been reporting numerous problems including boot issues, crashes, performance problems, audio issues, and developer tools no longer working. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4535996-update-issues-crashes-slowdowns-audio-more/
Malware Spread as Nude Extortion Pics of Friend's Girlfriend

Attackers have recently warped sextortion scams into baits used to infect their targets with Raccoon information stealer malware designed to help steal credentials, credit card information, desktop cryptocurrency wallets, and more.  [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-spread-as-nude-extortion-pics-of-friends-girlfriend/
Intricate Phishing Scam Uses Support Chatbot to β€˜Assist’ Victims

An intricate phishing scam is utilizing a "customer service" chatbot that walks its victims through filling out the various forms so that the attackers can steal their information, credit card numbers, and bank account information. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intricate-phishing-scam-uses-support-chatbot-to-assist-victims/