Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign

A massive Android ad fraud operation dubbed "SlopAds" was disrupted after 224 malicious applications on Google Play were used to generate 2.3 billion ad requests per day. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-nukes-224-android-malware-apps-behind-massive-ad-fraud-campaign/

 Microsoft rolls out Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 Office apps

​Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Chat to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for paying Microsoft 365 business customers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-copilot-chat-to-microsoft-365-office-apps/

 BreachForums hacking forum admin resentenced to three years in prison

Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the 22-year-old behind the notorious BreachForums hacking forum, was resentenced today to three years in prison after a federal appeals court overturned his prior sentence of time served and 20 years of supervised release. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/breachforums-hacking-forum-admin-resentenced-to-three-years-in-prison/

 Microsoft and Cloudflare disrupt massive RaccoonO365 phishing service

Microsoft and Cloudflare have disrupted a massive Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) operation, known as RaccoonO365, that helped cybercriminals steal thousands of Microsoft 365 credentials. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-and-cloudflare-disrupt-massive-raccoono365-phishing-service/

 From ClickFix to MetaStealer: Dissecting Evolving Threat Actor Techniques

ClickFix isn't just back—it's mutating. New variants use fake CAPTCHAs, File Explorer tricks & MSI lures to drop MetaStealer. Stay ahead with Huntress' Tradecraft Tuesday threat briefings. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/from-clickfix-to-metastealer-dissecting-evolving-threat-actor-techniques/

 Microsoft: Office 2016 and Office 2019 reach end of support next month

​​​​​Microsoft reminded customers again this week that Office 2016 and Office 2019 will reach the end of extended support in less than 30 days, on October 14, 2025. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-2016-and-office-2019-reach-end-of-support-next-month/

 SonicWall warns customers to reset credentials after breach

SonicWall warned customers today to reset credentials after their firewall configuration backup files were exposed in a security breach that impacted MySonicWall accounts. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-warns-customers-to-reset-credentials-after-MySonicWall-breach/

 VC giant Insight Partners warns thousands after ransomware breach

New York-based venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners is notifying thousands of individuals whose personal information was stolen in a ransomware attack. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vc-giant-insight-partners-warns-thousands-after-ransomware-breach/

 ShinyHunters claims 1.5 billion Salesforce records stolen in Drift hacks

The ShinyHunters extortion group claims to have stolen over 1.5 billion Salesforce records from 760 companies using compromised Salesloft Drift OAuth tokens. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-claims-15-billion-salesforce-records-stolen-in-drift-hacks/

 Google patches sixth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks this year

Google has released emergency security updates to patch a Chrome zero-day vulnerability, the sixth one tagged as exploited in attacks since the start of the year. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-patches-sixth-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-this-year/

 WatchGuard warns of critical vulnerability in Firebox firewalls

WatchGuard has released security updates to address a remote code execution vulnerability impacting the company's Firebox firewalls. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/watchguard-warns-of-critical-vulnerability-in-firebox-firewalls/

 PyPI invalidates tokens stolen in GhostAction supply chain attack

The Python Software Foundation team has invalidated all PyPI tokens stolen in the GhostAction supply chain attack in early September, confirming that the threat actors didn't abuse them to publish malware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-invalidates-tokens-stolen-in-ghostaction-supply-chain-attack/

 Notepad gets free AI features on Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

Microsoft is adding free AI-powered text writing capabilities to Notepad for customers with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/notepad-gets-free-ai-features-on-copilot-plus-pcs-with-windows-11/

 Target-rich environment: Why Microsoft 365 has become the biggest risk

Microsoft 365's dominance and tight integration makes it a massive target in today's cyber landscape. Its tight integration expands the attack surface and amplifies risk. Learn from Acronis TRU why backup blind spots & lateral movement risks demand stronger defenses. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/target-rich-environment-why-microsoft-365-has-become-the-biggest-risk/

 SystemBC malware turns infected VPS systems into proxy highway

The operators of the SystemBC proxy botnet are hunting for vulnerable commercial virtual private servers (VPS) and maintain an average of 1,500 bots every day that provide a highway for malicious traffic. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/systembc-malware-turns-infected-vps-systems-into-proxy-highway/

 UK arrests 'Scattered Spider' teens linked to Transport for London hack

Two teenagers, believed to be linked to the August 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London, have been arrested in the United Kingdom. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-arrests-scattered-spider-teens-linked-to-transport-for-london-hack/

 ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model

OpenAI is finally rolling out a toggle that allows you to decide how hard the GPT-5-thinking model can think. This feature is rolling out to Plus and Pro subscribers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-now-gives-you-greater-control-over-gpt-5-thinking-model/

 ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search

OpenAI has rolled out a big update to ChatGPT Search, which is an AI-powered search feature, similar to Google AI Mode. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-search-is-now-smarter-as-openai-takes-on-google-search/

 OpenAI's $4 GPT Go plan may expand to more regions

.OpenAI released $4 GPT Go in August, but it was limited to just India. Now, OpenAI is expanding GPT Go to include new regions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openais-4-gpt-go-plan-may-expand-to-more-regions/

 Steam will stop running on Windows 32-bit in January 2026

Valve has announced that its Steam digital distribution service will drop support for 32-bit versions of Windows starting January 2026. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/steam-will-stop-running-on-windows-32-bit-in-january-2026/