Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has withdrawn its $1.5 million grant proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) due to funding terms forcing a compromise on its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/python-rejects-15m-grant-from-us-govt-fearing-ethical-compromise/
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has withdrawn its $1.5 million grant proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) due to funding terms forcing a compromise on its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/python-rejects-15m-grant-from-us-govt-fearing-ethical-compromise/
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Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has withdrawn its $1.5 million grant proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) due to funding terms forcing a compromise on its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion..
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Windows 11 KB5067036 update rolls out Administrator Protection feature
Microsoft has released the KB5067036 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which begins the rollout of the Administrator Protection cybersecurity feature and an updated Start Menu. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5067036-update-rolls-out-administrator-protection-feature/
Microsoft has released the KB5067036 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which begins the rollout of the Administrator Protection cybersecurity feature and an updated Start Menu. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5067036-update-rolls-out-administrator-protection-feature/
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Windows 11 KB5067036 update rolls out Administrator Protection feature
Microsoft has released the KB5067036 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which begins the rollout of the Administrator Protection cybersecurity feature and an updated Start Menu.
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Visibility Gaps: Streamlining Patching and Vulnerability Remediation
Hidden visibility gaps can turn unpatched systems into open doors. Action1 gives IT teams unified visibility and automated control to detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/visibility-gaps-streamlining-patching-and-vulnerability-remediation/
Hidden visibility gaps can turn unpatched systems into open doors. Action1 gives IT teams unified visibility and automated control to detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/visibility-gaps-streamlining-patching-and-vulnerability-remediation/
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Visibility Gaps: Streamlining Patching and Vulnerability Remediation
Hidden visibility gaps can turn unpatched systems into open doors. Action1 gives IT teams unified visibility and automated control to detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.
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Microsoft fixes 0x800F081F errors causing Windows update failures
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Windows updates to fail, leading to 0x800F081F errors on Windows 11 24H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-0x800f081f-errors-causing-windows-update-failures/
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Windows updates to fail, leading to 0x800F081F errors on Windows 11 24H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-0x800f081f-errors-causing-windows-update-failures/
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Microsoft fixes 0x800F081F errors causing Windows update failures
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Windows updates to fail, leading to 0x800F081F errors on Windows 11 24H2 systems.
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PhantomRaven attack floods npm with credential-stealing packages
An active campaign named 'PhantomRaven' is targeting developers with dozens of malicious npm packages that steal authentication tokens, CI/CD secrets, and GitHub credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phantomraven-attack-floods-npm-with-credential-stealing-packages/
An active campaign named 'PhantomRaven' is targeting developers with dozens of malicious npm packages that steal authentication tokens, CI/CD secrets, and GitHub credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phantomraven-attack-floods-npm-with-credential-stealing-packages/
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PhantomRaven attack floods npm with credential-stealing packages
An active campaign named 'PhantomRaven' is targeting developers with dozens of malicious npm packages that steal authentication tokens, CI/CD secrets, and GitHub credentials.
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Microsoft: DNS outage impacts Azure and Microsoft 365 services
Microsoft is suffering an ongoing DNS outage affecting customers worldwide, preventing them from logging into company networks and accessing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-dns-outage-impacts-azure-and-microsoft-365-services/
Microsoft is suffering an ongoing DNS outage affecting customers worldwide, preventing them from logging into company networks and accessing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-dns-outage-impacts-azure-and-microsoft-365-services/
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Microsoft: DNS outage impacts Azure and Microsoft 365 services
Microsoft is suffering an ongoing DNS outage affecting customers worldwide, preventing them from logging into company networks and accessing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services.
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Microsoft fixes Media Creation Tool broken on some Windows PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) is working again on Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-media-creation-tool-broken-on-some-windows-pcs/
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) is working again on Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-media-creation-tool-broken-on-some-windows-pcs/
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Microsoft fixes Media Creation Tool broken on some Windows PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) is working again on Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems.
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Canada says hacktivists breached water and energy facilities
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warned today that hacktivists have breached critical infrastructure systems multiple times across the country, allowing them to modify industrial controls that could have led to dangerous conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canada-says-hacktivists-breached-water-and-energy-facilities/
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warned today that hacktivists have breached critical infrastructure systems multiple times across the country, allowing them to modify industrial controls that could have led to dangerous conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canada-says-hacktivists-breached-water-and-energy-facilities/
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Canada says hacktivists breached water and energy facilities
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warned today that hacktivists have breached critical infrastructure systems multiple times across the country, allowing them to modify industrial controls that could have led to dangerous conditions.
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WordPress security plugin exposes private data to site subscribers
The Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin for WordPress, installed on over 100,000 sites, has a vulnerability that allows subscribers to read any file on the server, potentially exposing private information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-security-plugin-exposes-private-data-to-site-subscribers/
The Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin for WordPress, installed on over 100,000 sites, has a vulnerability that allows subscribers to read any file on the server, potentially exposing private information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-security-plugin-exposes-private-data-to-site-subscribers/
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WordPress security plugin exposes private data to site subscribers
The Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin for WordPress, installed on over 100,000 sites, has a vulnerability that allows subscribers to read any file on the server, potentially exposing private information.
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Malicious NPM packages fetch infostealer for Windows, Linux, macOS
Ten malicious packages mimicking legitimate software projects in the npm registry download an information-stealing component that collects sensitive data from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-npm-packages-fetch-infostealer-for-windows-linux-macos/
Ten malicious packages mimicking legitimate software projects in the npm registry download an information-stealing component that collects sensitive data from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-npm-packages-fetch-infostealer-for-windows-linux-macos/
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Malicious NPM packages fetch infostealer for Windows, Linux, macOS
Ten malicious packages mimicking legitimate software projects in the npm registry download an information-stealing component that collects sensitive data from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.
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Microsoft promises more Copilot features in Microsoft 365 companion apps
Microsoft 365 companion apps will be getting more Copilot features in the coming weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-promises-more-copilot-features-in-microsoft-365-companion-apps/
Microsoft 365 companion apps will be getting more Copilot features in the coming weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-promises-more-copilot-features-in-microsoft-365-companion-apps/
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Microsoft promises more Copilot features in Microsoft 365 companion apps
Microsoft 365 companion apps will be getting more Copilot features in the coming weeks.
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LinkedIn phishing targets finance execs with fake board invites
Hackers are abusing LinkedIn to target finance executives with direct-message phishing attacks that impersonate executive board invitations, aiming to steal their Microsoft credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linkedin-phishing-targets-finance-execs-with-fake-board-invites/
Hackers are abusing LinkedIn to target finance executives with direct-message phishing attacks that impersonate executive board invitations, aiming to steal their Microsoft credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linkedin-phishing-targets-finance-execs-with-fake-board-invites/
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LinkedIn phishing targets finance execs with fake board invites
Hackers are abusing LinkedIn to target finance executives with direct-message phishing attacks that impersonate executive board invitations, aiming to steal their Microsoft credentials.
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Rethinking identity security in the age of autonomous AI agents
AI agents now make decisions and access systems on their own, creating identity blind spots traditional tools can't see. Learn how Token Security brings identity-first security to agentic AI — making every agent verified, owned, and accountable. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rethinking-identity-security-in-the-age-of-autonomous-ai-agents/
AI agents now make decisions and access systems on their own, creating identity blind spots traditional tools can't see. Learn how Token Security brings identity-first security to agentic AI — making every agent verified, owned, and accountable. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rethinking-identity-security-in-the-age-of-autonomous-ai-agents/
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Rethinking identity security in the age of autonomous AI agents
AI agents now make decisions and access systems on their own, creating identity blind spots traditional tools can't see. Learn how Token Security brings identity-first security to agentic AI — making every agent verified, owned, and accountable.
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CISA and NSA share tips on securing Microsoft Exchange servers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released guidance to help IT administrators harden Microsoft Exchange servers on their networks against attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-and-nsa-share-tips-on-securing-microsoft-exchange-servers/
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released guidance to help IT administrators harden Microsoft Exchange servers on their networks against attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-and-nsa-share-tips-on-securing-microsoft-exchange-servers/
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CISA and NSA share tips on securing Microsoft Exchange servers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released guidance to help IT administrators harden Microsoft Exchange servers on their networks against attacks.
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Ex-L3Harris exec guilty of selling cyber exploits to Russian broker
Peter Williams, a former general manager at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Trenchant, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to stealing and selling confidential cybersecurity information to a Russian vulnerability exploit broker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ex-l3harris-exec-guilty-of-selling-cyber-exploits-to-russian-broker/
Peter Williams, a former general manager at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Trenchant, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to stealing and selling confidential cybersecurity information to a Russian vulnerability exploit broker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ex-l3harris-exec-guilty-of-selling-cyber-exploits-to-russian-broker/
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Ex-L3Harris exec guilty of selling cyber exploits to Russian broker
Peter Williams, a former general manager at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Trenchant, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to stealing and selling confidential cybersecurity information to a Russian vulnerability exploit broker.
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WhatsApp adds passwordless chat backups on iOS and Android
WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-adds-passwordless-chat-backups-on-ios-and-android/
WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-adds-passwordless-chat-backups-on-ios-and-android/
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WhatsApp adds passwordless chat backups on iOS and Android
WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code.
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BPO giant Conduent confirms data breach impacts 10.5 million people
American business services giant Conduent has confirmed that a 2024 data breach has impacted over 10.5 million people, according to notifications filed with the US Attorney General's offices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bpo-giant-conduent-confirms-data-breach-impacts-105-million-people/
American business services giant Conduent has confirmed that a 2024 data breach has impacted over 10.5 million people, according to notifications filed with the US Attorney General's offices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bpo-giant-conduent-confirms-data-breach-impacts-105-million-people/
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BPO giant Conduent confirms data breach impacts 10.5 million people
American business services giant Conduent has confirmed that a 2024 data breach has impacted over 10.5 million people, according to notifications filed with the US Attorney General's offices.
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Major telecom services provider Ribbon breached by state hackers
Ribbon Communications, a provider of telecommunications services to the U.S. government and telecom companies worldwide, revealed that nation-state hackers breached its IT network as early as December 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/major-telecom-services-provider-ribbon-breached-by-state-hackers/
Ribbon Communications, a provider of telecommunications services to the U.S. government and telecom companies worldwide, revealed that nation-state hackers breached its IT network as early as December 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/major-telecom-services-provider-ribbon-breached-by-state-hackers/
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Major telecom services provider Ribbon breached by state hackers
Ribbon Communications, a provider of telecommunications services to the U.S. government and telecom companies worldwide, revealed that nation-state hackers breached its IT network as early as December 2024.
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CISA orders feds to patch VMware Tools flaw exploited by Chinese hackers
CISA has ordered federal agencies to patch a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom's VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools software, exploited by Chinese hackers since October 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-vmware-tools-flaw-exploited-since-october-2024/
CISA has ordered federal agencies to patch a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom's VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools software, exploited by Chinese hackers since October 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-vmware-tools-flaw-exploited-since-october-2024/
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CISA orders feds to patch VMware Tools flaw exploited by Chinese hackers
CISA has ordered federal agencies to patch a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom's VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools software, exploited by Chinese hackers since October 2024.
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Massive surge of NFC relay malware steals Europeans’ credit cards
Near-Field Communication (NFC) relay malware has grown massively popular in Eastern Europe, with researchers discovering over 760 malicious Android apps using the technique to steal people's payment card information in the past few months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-surge-of-nfc-relay-malware-steals-europeans-credit-cards/
Near-Field Communication (NFC) relay malware has grown massively popular in Eastern Europe, with researchers discovering over 760 malicious Android apps using the technique to steal people's payment card information in the past few months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-surge-of-nfc-relay-malware-steals-europeans-credit-cards/
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Massive surge of NFC relay malware steals Europeans’ credit cards
Near-Field Communication (NFC) relay malware has grown massively popular in Eastern Europe, with researchers discovering over 760 malicious Android apps using the technique to steal people's payment card information in the past few months.
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