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Microsoft Warns of Hackers Abusing Windows Adobe Library Zero-Days

Microsoft warned today of targeted attacks actively exploiting two zero-day remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities found in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library and impacting all supported versions of Windows. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-hackers-abusing-windows-adobe-library-zero-days/
Tech Giant GE Discloses Data Breach After Service Provider Hack

Fortune 500 technology giant General Electric (GE) disclosed that personally identifiable information of current and former GE employees, as well as beneficiaries, was exposed in a security incident experienced by one of its service providers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-giant-ge-discloses-data-breach-after-service-provider-hack/
Hackers Hijack Routers’ DNS to Spread Malicious COVID-19 Apps

A new cyber attack is hijacking router's DNS settings so that web browsers display alerts for a fake COVID-19 information app from the World Health Organization that is the Vidar information-stealing malware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-routers-dns-to-spread-malicious-covid-19-apps/
Fake Corona Antivirus Software Used to Install Backdoor Malware

Sites promoting a bogus Corona Antivirus are taking advantage of the current COVID-19 pandemic to promote and distribute a malicious payload that will infect the target's computer with the BlackNET RAT and add it to a botnet. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-corona-antivirus-software-used-to-install-backdoor-malware/
Unknown Hackers Use New Milum RAT in WildPressure Campaign

A new piece of malware that shows no similarities with samples used in known campaigns is currently used to attack computers in various organizations. Researchers named the threat Milum and dubbed the operation WildPressure. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unknown-hackers-use-new-milum-rat-in-wildpressure-campaign/
TrickBot Bypasses Online Banking 2FA Protection via Mobile App

The TrickBot​​​​​ gang is using a malicious Android application they developed to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) protection used by various banks after stealing transaction authentication numbers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-bypasses-online-banking-2fa-protection-via-mobile-app/
Tor Browser 9.0.7 Patches Bug That Could Deanonymize Users

The Tor Project released Tor Browser 9.0.7 today with a permanent fix for a bug that allowed JavaScript code to run on the Safest security level in some situations while using the previous Tor Browser version. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-browser-907-patches-bug-that-could-deanonymize-users/
Tupperware Site Hacked With Fake Form to Steal Credit Cards

Hackers have compromised the website of the world-famous Tupperware brand and are stealing customers' payment card details at checkout. The risk existed for a while as researcher's attempts to alert the company remained unanswered. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tupperware-site-hacked-with-fake-form-to-steal-credit-cards/
Malware Disguised as Google Updates Pushed via Hacked News Sites

Hacked corporate sites and news blogs running using the WordPress CMS are being used by attackers to deliver backdoor malware that allows them to drop several second-stage payloads such as keyloggers, info stealers, and Trojans. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-disguised-as-google-updates-pushed-via-hacked-news-sites/