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โ€ŠMicrosoft removes FAT32 partition size limit in Windows 11

Microsoft removed today an arbitrary 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in the latest Windows 11 Canary build, now allowing for a maximum size of 2TB. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-fat32-partition-size-limit-in-windows-11/
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โ€ŠMicrosoft Edge PDF reader is getting more Copilot AI features

Microsoft is improving Copilot integration in the Edge browser with AI-powered smart keywords. This will allow the AI to generate important keywords from the PDF and then help you analyze each topic.  [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-pdf-reader-is-getting-more-copilot-ai-features/
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โ€ŠAre you blocking "keyboard walk" passwords in your Active Directory?

A common yet overlooked type of weak password are keyboard walk patterns. Learn more from Specops Software on finding and blocking keyboard walk passwords in your organization. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/are-you-blocking-keyboard-walk-passwords-in-your-active-directory/
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โ€ŠCISA warns critical SolarWinds RCE bug is exploited in attacks

CISA warned on Thursday that attackers are exploiting a recently patched critical vulnerability in SolarWinds' Web Help Desk solution for customer support. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-critical-solarwinds-rce-bug-is-exploited-in-attacks/
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โ€ŠNational Public Data confirms breach exposing Social Security numbers

Background check service National Public Data confirms that hackers breached its systems after threat actors leaked a stolen database with millions of social security numbers and other sensitive personal information. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/national-public-data-confirms-breach-exposing-social-security-numbers/
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โ€ŠMicrosoft: Enable MFA or lose access to admin portals in October

Microsoft warned Entra global admins on Thursday to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their tenants until October 15 to ensure users don't lose access to admin portals. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-enable-mfa-or-lose-access-to-admin-portals-in-october/
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โ€ŠMicrosoft shares workaround for Outlook crashing after opening

โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹Microsoft has shared a workaround for a known issue affecting Microsoft 365 customers and causing classic Outlook to crash after opening or when starting up in Safe mode. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-workaround-for-outlook-crashing-after-opening/
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โ€ŠWindows 11 preview update adds new Power mode options

Windows 11 Build 27686 has a few noteworthy improvements, such as 2TB support for FAT32 storage. It also improves Windows Sandbox and offers greater control over HDR settings, but there's an undocumented change - the ability to set power mode for two power states. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-preview-update-adds-new-power-mode-options/
โ€ŠFlightAware configuration error leaked user data for years

Flight tracking platform FlightAware is asking some users to reset their account login passwords due to a data security incident that may have exposed personal information. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flightaware-configuration-error-leaked-user-data-for-years/
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โ€ŠHackers linked to $14M Holograph crypto heist arrested in Italy

Suspected hackers behind the heist of $14,000,000 worth of cryptocurrency from blockchain tech firm Holograph was arrested in Italy after living a lavish lifestyle for weeks in the country. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/hackers-linked-to-14m-holograph-crypto-heist-arrested-in-italy/
โ€ŠCISA warns of Jenkins RCE bug exploited in ransomware attacks

โ€‹CISA has added a critical Jenkins vulnerability that can be exploited to gain remote code execution to its catalog of security bugs, warning that it's actively exploited in attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-jenkins-rce-bug-exploited-in-ransomware-attacks/
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โ€ŠRansomware rakes in record-breaking $450 million in first half of 2024

Ransomware victims have paid $459,800,000 to cybercriminals in the first half of 2024, setting the stage for a new record this year if ransom payments continue at this level. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-rakes-in-record-breaking-450-million-in-first-half-of-2024/
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โ€ŠToyota confirms breach after stolen data leaks on hacking forum

Toyota confirmed that its network was breached after a threat actor leaked an archive of 240GB of data stolen from the company's systems on a hacking forum. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toyota-confirms-breach-after-stolen-data-leaks-on-hacking-forum/
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โ€ŠWindows driver zero-day exploited by Lazarus hackers to install rootkit

The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group exploited a zero-day flaw in the Windows AFD.sys driver to elevate privileges and install the FUDModule rootkit on targeted systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-driver-zero-day-exploited-by-lazarus-hackers-to-install-rootkit/
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โ€ŠUS warns of Iranian hackers escalating influence operations

The U.S. government is warning of increased effort from Iran to influence upcoming elections through cyber operations targeting Presidential campaigns and the American public. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-warns-of-iranian-hackers-escalating-influence-operations/
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โ€ŠHacker locks Unicoin staff out of Google accounts for 4 days

A hacker compromised Unicoin's Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) account and changed the passwords for all company employees, locking them out of their corporate accounts for days. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-locks-unicoin-staff-out-of-google-accounts-for-4-days/
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