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 Mozilla Firefox can now secure access to passwords with device credentials

Mozilla Firefox finally allows you to further protect local access to stored credentials in the browser's password manager using your device's login, including a password, fingerprint, pin, or other biometrics [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-firefox-can-now-secure-access-to-passwords-with-device-credentials/
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 Microsoft: New Outlook security changes coming to personal accounts

Microsoft has announced new cybersecurity enhancements for Outlook personal email accounts as part of its 'Secure Future Initiative,' including the deprecation of basic authentication (username + password) by September 16, 2024. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-new-outlook-security-changes-coming-to-personal-accounts/
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 New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord

A newly discovered Linux malware dubbed 'DISGOMOJI' uses the novel approach of utilizing emojis to execute commands on infected devices in attacks on government agencies in India. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-malware-is-controlled-through-emojis-sent-from-discord/
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 New ARM 'TIKTAG' attack impacts Google Chrome, Linux systems

A new speculative execution attack named "TIKTAG" targets ARM's Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) to leak data with over a 95% chance of success, allowing hackers to bypass the security feature. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-arm-tiktag-attack-impacts-google-chrome-linux-systems/
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 Alleged Scattered Spider sim-swapper arrested in Spain

A 22-year-old British national allegedly linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group and responsible for attacks on 45 U.S. companies has been arrested in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/alleged-scattered-spider-sim-swapper-arrested-in-spain/
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 Hackers use F5 BIG-IP malware to stealthily steal data for years

A group of suspected Chinese cyberespionage actors named 'Velvet Ant' are deploying custom malware on F5 BIG-IP appliances to gain a persistent connection to the internal network and steal data. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-f5-big-ip-malware-to-stealthily-steal-data-for-years/
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 Empire Market owners charged for enabling $430M in dark web transactions

Two men have been charged in a Chicago federal court for operating "Empire Market," a dark web marketplace that facilitated over $430 million in illegal transactions between February 2018 and August 2020. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/empire-market-owners-charged-for-enabling-430m-in-dark-web-transactions/
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 Panera Bread likely paid a ransom in March ransomware attack

Panera Bread, an American chain of fast food restaurants, most likely paid a ransom after being hit by a ransomware attack, suggests language used an internal email sent to employees. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/panera-bread-likely-paid-a-ransom-in-march-ransomware-attack/
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 FTC files complaint against Adobe for deceptive cancellation practices

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in US federal court against Adobe and two executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for deceptive practices related to their subscription plans. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/ftc-files-complaint-against-adobe-for-deceptive-cancellation-practices/
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 Scathing report on Medibank cyberattack highlights unenforced MFA

A scathing report by Australia's Information Commissioner details how misconfigurations and missed alerts allowed a hacker to breach Medibank and steal data from over 9 million people. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scathing-report-on-medibank-cyberattack-highlights-unenforced-mfa/
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 VMware fixes critical vCenter RCE vulnerability, patch now

VMware has issued a security advisory addressing critical vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, including remote code execution and local privilege escalation flaws. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-critical-vcenter-rce-vulnerability-patch-now/
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 AMD investigates breach after data for sale on hacking forum

AMD is investigating whether it suffered a cyberattack after a threat actor put allegedly stolen data up for sale on a hacking forum, claiming it contains AMD employee information, financial documents, and confidential information. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-investigates-breach-after-data-for-sale-on-hacking-forum/
 Microsoft says bug causes Windows 10 apps to display Open With dialogs

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 apps will mistakenly display an "How do you want to open this file?" dialog box when attempting to right-click on the program's icon and perform a registered task. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-causes-windows-10-apps-to-display-open-with-dialogs/
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 "Researchers" exploit Kraken exchange bug, steal $3 million in crypto

The Kraken crypto exchange disclosed today that alleged security researchers exploited a zero-day website bug to steal $3 million in cryptocurrency and then refused to return the funds. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-exploit-kraken-exchange-bug-steal-3-million-in-crypto/
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 CDK Global cyberattack impacts thousands of US car dealerships

Car dealership software-as-a-service provider CDK Global was hit by a massive cyberattack, causing the company to shut down its systems and leaving clients unable to operate their business normally. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-cyberattack-impacts-thousands-of-us-car-dealerships/