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Weight Watchers IT Infrastructure Exposed via No-Password Kubernetes Server

Just like many companies before it, weight loss program Weight Watchers suffered a small security breach after security researchers found a crucial server exposed on the Internet that was holding the configuration info for some of the company's IT infrastructure. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/weight-watchers-it-infrastructure-exposed-via-no-password-kubernetes-server/
CryptoCurrency Miner Plays Hide-and-seek with Popular Games and Tools

When the CPU utilization on a computer is high, games become less responsive, frame rate goes down, and gameplay stutters. To diagnose these problems, users will commonly open process manager utilities such as Task Manager, Process Explorer, or Process Hacker to determine if any processes are using too much of the CPU power. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptocurrency-miner-plays-hide-and-seek-with-popular-games-and-tools/
Apple Bans Apps That Mine Cryptocurrencies

Apple has updated its review guidelines to specifically prohibit iOS and Mac apps uploaded on the company's official App Store from utilizing users' devices for cryptocurrency mining operations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-bans-apps-that-mine-cryptocurrencies/
USA Sanctions Russian Entities Over Alleged Ties to Russian FSB

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that they have imposed sanctions on five Russian entities and 3 Russian individuals for allegedly being controlled by or aiding Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in the operation of cyber attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usa-sanctions-russian-entities-over-alleged-ties-to-russian-fsb/
Today, the EU Will Vote If to Ban Kaspersky Products From Official EU Networks

In a plenary session of the European Parliament that will be held today in Strasbourg, France, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will vote on a motion for resolution which includes a clause to ban the use of software programs "that have been confirmed as malicious, such as Kaspersky Lab." [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/today-the-eu-will-vote-if-to-ban-kaspersky-products-from-official-eu-networks/
Cortana Hack Lets You Change Passwords on Locked PCs

Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the Cortana smart assistant that could have allowed an attacker with access to a locked computer to use the smart assistant and access data on the device, execute malicious code, or even change the PC's password to access the device in its entirety. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cortana-hack-lets-you-change-passwords-on-locked-pcs/
Microsoft Brings the Fluent Design to Office 365 For a Cleaner & Easier Interface

Starting today Microsoft is bringing the Fluent Design from Windows 10 to Office 365. This design is aimed to offer more a streamlined interface with depth, the right amount of colors, and transition animations that make using Office a cleaner and easier experience. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-brings-the-fluent-design-to-office-365-for-a-cleaner-and-easier-interface/