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This malware-spreading PDF uses a sneaky file name to trick the unwary

Researchers find a malware campaign that uses file-naming trickery to get victims to download malicious files from the internet.
ZDnet 23 May 2022 400 Views

Media giant Nikkei’s Asian unit hit by ransomware attack

Publishing giant Nikkei disclosed that the group's headquarters in Singapore was hit by a ransomware attack almost one week ago, on May 13, 2022.
Bleeping Computer 20 May 2022 584 Views

Phishing websites now use chatbots to steal your credentials

Phishing attacks are now using automated chatbots to guide visitors through the process of handing over their login credentials to threat actors.
Bleeping Computer 20 May 2022 567 Views

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint gets new troubleshooting mode

Microsoft says Defender for Endpoint now comes with a new 'troubleshooting mode' that will help Windows admins test Defender Antivirus performance and run compatibility scenarios without getting blocked by tamper protection. [...]
Bleepingcomputer 18 May 2022 601 Views

Microsoft: Windows Server 20H2 reaches end of service in August

Microsoft has reminded customers today that Windows Server, version 20H2 will be reaching the end of service (EOS) on August 9, 2022. [...]
Bleepingcomputer 18 May 2022 626 Views

Sysrv-K Botnet Targets Windows, Linux

Packet Storm 18 May 2022 11560 Views

When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware

Millions of U.S. government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder's appropriate security level. But many government employees...
Krebs on Security 18 May 2022 275 Views

Apple emergency update fixes zero-day used to hack Macs, Watches

Apple has released security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability that threat actors can exploit in attacks targeting Macs and Apple Watch devices.
Bleepingcomputer 17 May 2022 573 Views

Hackers are exploiting critical bug in Zyxel firewalls and VPNs

Hackers have started to exploit a recently patched critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-30525, that affects Zyxel firewall and VPN devices for businesses.
Bleepingcomputer 16 May 2022 570 Views

SonicWall ‘strongly urges’ admins to patch SSLVPN SMA1000 bugs

SonicWall "strongly urges" customers to patch several high-risk security flaws impacting its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series line of products that can let attackers bypass authorization and, potentially, compromise unpatched appliances.
Bleepingcomputer 16 May 2022 574 Views