Fugitive behind $73M 'pig butchering' scheme gets 20 years in prison
A dual Chinese and St. Kitts and Nevis national was sentenced to 20 years in prison in absentia for his role in an international cryptocurrency investment scheme (also known as pig butchering or romance baiting) that defrauded victims of more than $73 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fugitive-behind-73m-pig-butchering-scheme-gets-20-years-in-prison/
A dual Chinese and St. Kitts and Nevis national was sentenced to 20 years in prison in absentia for his role in an international cryptocurrency investment scheme (also known as pig butchering or romance baiting) that defrauded victims of more than $73 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fugitive-behind-73m-pig-butchering-scheme-gets-20-years-in-prison/
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Fugitive behind $73M 'pig butchering' scheme gets 20 years in prison
A dual Chinese and St. Kitts and Nevis national was sentenced to 20 years in prison in absentia for his role in an international cryptocurrency investment scheme (also known as pig butchering or romance baiting) that defrauded victims of more than $73 million.
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ZeroDayRAT malware grants full access to Android, iOS devices
A new commercial mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT is being advertised to cybercriminals on Telegram as a tool that provides full remote control over compromised Android and iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zerodayrat-malware-grants-full-access-to-android-ios-devices/
A new commercial mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT is being advertised to cybercriminals on Telegram as a tool that provides full remote control over compromised Android and iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zerodayrat-malware-grants-full-access-to-android-ios-devices/
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ZeroDayRAT malware grants full access to Android, iOS devices
A new commercial mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT is being advertised to cybercriminals on Telegram as a tool that provides full remote control over compromised Android and iOS devices.
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Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-mobile-style-windows-security-controls/
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-mobile-style-windows-security-controls/
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Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones.
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How to Automate AWS Incident Investigation with Tines and AI
Cloud incidents drag on when analysts have to leave cases to hunt through AWS consoles and CLIs. Tines shows how automated agents pull AWS CLI data directly into cases, reducing MTTR and manual investigation work. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-automate-aws-incident-investigation-with-tines-and-ai/
Cloud incidents drag on when analysts have to leave cases to hunt through AWS consoles and CLIs. Tines shows how automated agents pull AWS CLI data directly into cases, reducing MTTR and manual investigation work. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-automate-aws-incident-investigation-with-tines-and-ai/
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How to Automate AWS Incident Investigation with Tines and AI
Cloud incidents drag on when analysts have to leave cases to hunt through AWS consoles and CLIs. Tines shows how automated agents pull AWS CLI data directly into cases, reducing MTTR and manual investigation work.
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Microsoft 365 outage takes down admin center in North America
Microsoft is investigating an outage that blocks some administrators with business or enterprise subscriptions from accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-outage-takes-down-admin-center-in-north-america/
Microsoft is investigating an outage that blocks some administrators with business or enterprise subscriptions from accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-outage-takes-down-admin-center-in-north-america/
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Microsoft 365 outage takes down admin center in North America
Microsoft is investigating an outage that blocks some administrators with business or enterprise subscriptions from accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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Microsoft rolls out new Secure Boot certificates before June expiration
Microsoft has begun rolling out updated Secure Boot certificates through monthly Windows updates to replace the original 2011 certificates that will expire in late June 2026. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-new-secure-boot-certificates-before-june-expiration/
Microsoft has begun rolling out updated Secure Boot certificates through monthly Windows updates to replace the original 2011 certificates that will expire in late June 2026. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-new-secure-boot-certificates-before-june-expiration/
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Microsoft rolls out new Secure Boot certificates before June expiration
Microsoft has begun rolling out updated Secure Boot certificates through monthly Windows updates to replace the original 2011 certificates that will expire in late June 2026.
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Volvo Group North America customer data exposed in Conduent hack
Volvo Group North America disclosed that it suffered an indirect data breach stemming from the compromise of IT systems at American business services giant Conduent, of which Volvo is a customer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/volvo-group-north-america-customer-data-exposed-in-conduent-hack/
Volvo Group North America disclosed that it suffered an indirect data breach stemming from the compromise of IT systems at American business services giant Conduent, of which Volvo is a customer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/volvo-group-north-america-customer-data-exposed-in-conduent-hack/
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Volvo Group North America customer data exposed in Conduent hack
Volvo Group North America disclosed that it suffered an indirect data breach stemming from the compromise of IT systems at American business services giant Conduent, of which Volvo is a customer.
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Windows 11 KB5077181 & KB5075941 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5077181-and-kb5075941-cumulative-updates-released/
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5077181-and-kb5075941-cumulative-updates-released/
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Windows 11 KB5077181 & KB5075941 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features.
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Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 58 flaws
Today is Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-february-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-6-zero-days-58-flaws/
Today is Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-february-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-6-zero-days-58-flaws/
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Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 58 flaws
Today is Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update to fix February 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, and continue rolling out replacements for expiring Secure Boot certificates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-kb5075912-extended-security-update/
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update to fix February 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, and continue rolling out replacements for expiring Secure Boot certificates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-kb5075912-extended-security-update/
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update to fix February 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, and continue rolling out replacements for expiring Secure Boot certificates.
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Malicious 7-Zip site distributes installer laced with proxy tool
A fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer of the popular archiving tool that turns the user's computer into a residential proxy node. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-7-zip-site-distributes-installer-laced-with-proxy-tool/
A fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer of the popular archiving tool that turns the user's computer into a residential proxy node. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-7-zip-site-distributes-installer-laced-with-proxy-tool/
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Malicious 7-Zip site distributes installer laced with proxy tool
A fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer of the popular archiving tool that turns the user's computer into a residential proxy node.
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North Korean hackers use new macOS malware in crypto-theft attacks
North Korean hackers are running tailored campaigns using AI-generated video and the ClickFix technique to deliver malware for macOS and Windows to targets in the cryptocurrency sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-new-macos-malware-in-crypto-theft-attacks/
North Korean hackers are running tailored campaigns using AI-generated video and the ClickFix technique to deliver malware for macOS and Windows to targets in the cryptocurrency sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-new-macos-malware-in-crypto-theft-attacks/
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North Korean hackers use new macOS malware in crypto-theft attacks
North Korean hackers are running tailored campaigns using AI-generated video and the ClickFix technique to deliver malware for macOS and Windows to targets in the cryptocurrency sector.
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New Linux botnet SSHStalker uses old-school IRC for C2 comms
A newly documented Linux botnet named SSHStalker is using the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-botnet-sshstalker-uses-old-school-irc-for-c2-comms/
A newly documented Linux botnet named SSHStalker is using the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-botnet-sshstalker-uses-old-school-irc-for-c2-comms/
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New Linux botnet SSHStalker uses old-school IRC for C2 comms
A newly documented Linux botnet named SSHStalker is using the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) operations.
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Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 26H1, but it's not for existing PCs. Instead, it will ship on devices with Snapdragon X2 processors and possibly other rumored ARM chips.w [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-11-26h1-for-select-and-upcoming-cpus/
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 26H1, but it's not for existing PCs. Instead, it will ship on devices with Snapdragon X2 processors and possibly other rumored ARM chips.w [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-11-26h1-for-select-and-upcoming-cpus/
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Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 26H1, but it's not for existing PCs. Instead, it will ship on devices with Snapdragon X2 processors and possibly other rumored ARM chips.w
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LummaStealer infections surge after CastleLoader malware campaigns
A surge in LummaStealer infections has been observed, driven by social engineering campaigns leveraging the ClickFix technique to deliver the CastleLoader malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lummastealer-infections-surge-after-castleloader-malware-campaigns/
A surge in LummaStealer infections has been observed, driven by social engineering campaigns leveraging the ClickFix technique to deliver the CastleLoader malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lummastealer-infections-surge-after-castleloader-malware-campaigns/
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LummaStealer infections surge after CastleLoader malware campaigns
A surge in LummaStealer infections has been observed, driven by social engineering campaigns leveraging the ClickFix technique to deliver the CastleLoader malware.
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Proactive strategies for cyber resilience with Wazuh
Cyber resilience means anticipating threats, detecting them early, and recovering fast when incidents occur. Wazuh shows how its open source SIEM and XDR unify visibility, detection, and automated response to strengthen proactive defense. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/proactive-strategies-for-cyber-resilience-with-wazuh/
Cyber resilience means anticipating threats, detecting them early, and recovering fast when incidents occur. Wazuh shows how its open source SIEM and XDR unify visibility, detection, and automated response to strengthen proactive defense. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/proactive-strategies-for-cyber-resilience-with-wazuh/
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Proactive strategies for cyber resilience with Wazuh
Cyber resilience means anticipating threats, detecting them early, and recovering fast when incidents occur. Wazuh shows how its open source SIEM and XDR unify visibility, detection, and automated response to strengthen proactive defense.
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Police arrest seller of JokerOTP MFA passcode capturing tool
The Netherlands Police have arrested a a 21-year-old man from Dordrecht, suspected of selling access to the JokerOTP phishing automation tool that can intercept one-time passwords (OTP) for hijacking accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-seller-of-jokerotp-mfa-passcode-capturing-tool/
The Netherlands Police have arrested a a 21-year-old man from Dordrecht, suspected of selling access to the JokerOTP phishing automation tool that can intercept one-time passwords (OTP) for hijacking accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-seller-of-jokerotp-mfa-passcode-capturing-tool/
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Police arrest seller of JokerOTP MFA passcode capturing tool
The Netherlands Police have arrested a a 21-year-old man from Dordrecht, suspected of selling access to the JokerOTP phishing automation tool that can intercept one-time passwords (OTP) for hijacking accounts.
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Crazy ransomware gang abuses employee monitoring tool in attacks
A member of the Crazy ransomware gang is abusing legitimate employee monitoring software and the SimpleHelp remote support tool to maintain persistence in corporate networks, evade detection, and prepare for ransomware deployment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crazy-ransomware-gang-abuses-employee-monitoring-tool-in-attacks/
A member of the Crazy ransomware gang is abusing legitimate employee monitoring software and the SimpleHelp remote support tool to maintain persistence in corporate networks, evade detection, and prepare for ransomware deployment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crazy-ransomware-gang-abuses-employee-monitoring-tool-in-attacks/
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Crazy ransomware gang abuses employee monitoring tool in attacks
A member of the Crazy ransomware gang is abusing legitimate employee monitoring software and the SimpleHelp remote support tool to maintain persistence in corporate networks, evade detection, and prepare for ransomware deployment.
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Microsoft Store Outlook add-in hijacked to steal 4,000 Microsoft accounts
The AgreeTo add-in for Outlook has been hijacked and turned into a phishing kit that stole more than 4,000 Microsoft account credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-store-outlook-add-in-hijacked-to-steal-4-000-microsoft-accounts/
The AgreeTo add-in for Outlook has been hijacked and turned into a phishing kit that stole more than 4,000 Microsoft account credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-store-outlook-add-in-hijacked-to-steal-4-000-microsoft-accounts/
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Microsoft Store Outlook add-in hijacked to steal 4,000 Microsoft accounts
The AgreeTo add-in for Outlook has been hijacked and turned into a phishing kit that stole more than 4,000 Microsoft account credentials.
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Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links
Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking specially crafted Markdown links, without displaying any Windows security warnings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-notepad-flaw-let-files-execute-silently-via-markdown-links/
Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking specially crafted Markdown links, without displaying any Windows security warnings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-notepad-flaw-let-files-execute-silently-via-markdown-links/
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Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links
Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking specially crafted Markdown links, without displaying any Windows security warnings.
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