CISA tags NAKIVO backup flaw as actively exploited in attacks

CISA has warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their networks against attacks exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in NAKIVO's Backup & Replication software. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 days ago

Critical Cisco Smart Licensing Utility flaws now exploited in attacks

Attackers have started targeting Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) instances unpatched against a vulnerability exposing a built-in backdoor admin account. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 days ago

RansomHub ransomware uses new Betruger ‘multi-function’ backdoor

Security researchers have linked a new backdoor dubbed Betruger, deployed in several recent ransomware attacks, to an affiliate of the RansomHub operation. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 days ago

WordPress security plugin WP Ghost vulnerable to remote code execution bug

Popular WordPress security plugin WP Ghost is vulnerable to a critical severity flaw that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code and hijack servers. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 days ago

Microsoft lifts Windows 11 upgrade block after Asphalt 8 crash fix

Microsoft has lifted an upgrade block that prevented Asphalt 8: Airborne players from upgrading their systems to Windows 11 24H2 due to compatibility issues. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 days ago

Is it time to retire 'one-off' pen tests for continuous testing?

Annual pentests can leave security gaps that attackers can exploit for months. Learn more from Outpost24 about why continuous penetration testing (PTaaS) offers real-time detection, remediation, and stronger protection. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 days ago

HellCat hackers go on a worldwide Jira hacking spree

Swiss global solutions provider Ascom has confirmed a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure as a hacker group known as Hellcat targets Jira servers worldwide using compromised credentials. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 days ago

Malware campaign 'DollyWay' breached 20,000 WordPress sites

A malware operation dubbed 'DollyWay' has been underway since 2016, compromising over 20,000 WordPress sites globally to redirect users to malicious sites. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 14 days ago

Microsoft Exchange Online outage affects Outlook web users

​Microsoft is investigating an ongoing outage preventing Outlook on the web users from accessing their Exchange Online mailboxes. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 14 days ago

New Arcane infostealer infects YouTube, Discord users via game cheats

A newly discovered information-stealing malware called Arcane is stealing extensive user data, including VPN account credentials, gaming clients, messaging apps, and information stored in web browsers. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 14 days ago

Microsoft fixes Windows update bug that uninstalled Copilot

Microsoft has fixed a bug causing the March 2025 Windows cumulative updates to mistakenly uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant from some Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 14 days ago

Click Profit blocked by the FTC over alleged e-commerce scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the U.S. has taken action against Click Profit for allegedly deceiving consumers with false promises of guaranteed passive income through AI-powered online stores. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 14 days ago

WhatsApp patched zero-click flaw exploited in Paragon spyware attacks

WhatsApp has patched a zero-click, zero-day vulnerability used to install Paragon's Graphite spyware following reports from security researchers at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 14 days ago

Western Alliance Bank notifies 21,899 customers of data breach

Arizona-based Western Alliance Bank is notifying nearly 22,000 customers their personal information was stolen in October after a third-party vendor's secure file transfer software was breached. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 15 days ago

Malicious Android 'Vapor' apps on Google Play installed 60 million times

Over 300 malicious Android applications downloaded 60 million items from Google Play acted as adware or attempted to steal credentials and credit card information. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 15 days ago

New Windows zero-day exploited by 11 state hacking groups since 2017

At least 11 state-backed hacking groups from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China have been exploiting a new Windows vulnerability in data theft and cyber espionage zero-day attacks since 2017. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 15 days ago

Google to purchase Wiz for $32 billion in cloud security play

Google has announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 15 days ago

Critical AMI MegaRAC bug can let attackers hijack, brick servers

​A new critical severity vulnerability found in American Megatrends International's MegaRAC Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) software can let attackers hijack and potentially brick vulnerable servers. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 15 days ago

Telegram CEO leaves France temporarily as criminal probe continues

French authorities have allowed Pavel Durov, Telegram's CEO and founder, to temporarily leave the country while criminal activity on the messaging platform is still under investigation. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 16 days ago

Critical RCE flaw in Apache Tomcat actively exploited in attacks

A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Apache Tomcat tracked as CVE-2025-24813 is actively exploited in the wild, enabling attackers to take over servers with a simple PUT request. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 16 days ago

Fake "Security Alert" issues on GitHub use OAuth app to hijack accounts

A widespread phishing campaign has targeted nearly 12,000 GitHub repositories with fake "Security Alert" issues, tricking developers into authorizing a malicious OAuth app that grants attackers full control over their accounts and code. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 17 days ago

Malicious Adobe, DocuSign OAuth apps target Microsoft 365 accounts

Cybercriminals are promoting malicious Microsoft OAuth apps that masquerade as Adobe and DocuSign apps to deliver malware and steal Microsoft 365 accounts credentials. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 17 days ago

New Akira ransomware decryptor cracks encryptions keys using GPUs

Security researcher Yohanes Nugroho has released a decryptor for the Linux variant of Akira ransomware, which utilizes GPU power to retrieve the decryption key and unlock files for free. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 18 days ago

Coinbase phishing email tricks users with fake wallet migration

A large-scale Coinbase phishing attack poses as a mandatory wallet migration, tricking recipients into setting up a new wallet with a pre-generated recovery phrase controlled by attackers. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 19 days ago

Week-long Exchange Online outage causes email failures, delays

Microsoft says it partially mitigated a week-long Exchange Online outage causing delays or failures when sending or receiving email messages. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 19 days ago

Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks

The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed 'BRUTED' to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 19 days ago

Cisco IOS XR vulnerability lets attackers crash BGP on routers

Cisco has patched a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability that lets attackers crash the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) process on IOS XR routers with a single BGP update message. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 19 days ago

Suspected LockBit ransomware dev extradited to United States

A dual Russian-Israeli national, suspected of being a key developer for the LockBit ransomware operation, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 19 days ago

Microsoft apologizes for removing VSCode extensions used by millions

Microsoft has reinstated the 'Material Theme - Free' and 'Material Theme Icons - Free' extensions on the Visual Studio Marketplace after finding that the obfuscated code they contained wasn't actually malicious. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 20 days ago

Windows Notepad to get AI text summarization in Windows 11

Microsoft is now testing an AI-powered text summarization feature in Notepad and a Snipping Tool "Draw & Hold" feature that helps draw perfect shapes. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 20 days ago

Microsoft says button to restore classic Outlook is broken

​Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the new Outlook email client to crash when users click the "Go to classic Outlook" button, which should help them switch back to the classic Outlook. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 20 days ago

Juniper patches bug that let Chinese cyberspies backdoor routers

​Juniper Networks has released emergency security updates to patch a Junos OS vulnerability exploited by Chinese hackers to backdoor routers for stealthy access. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 20 days ago

GitLab patches critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities

GitLab released security updates for Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE), fixing nine vulnerabilities, among which two critical severity ruby-saml library authentication bypass flaws. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 20 days ago

ClickFix attack delivers infostealers, RATs in fake Booking.com emails

Microsoft is warning that an ongoing phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com is using ClickFix social engineering attacks to infect hospitality workers with various malware, including infostealers and RATs. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 20 days ago

Red Report 2025: Unmasking a 3X Spike in Credential Theft and Debunking the AI Hype

Credential theft surged 3× in a year—but AI-powered malware? More hype than reality. The Red Report 2025 by Picus Labs reveals attackers still rely on proven tactics like stealth & automation to execute the "perfect heist." [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 20 days ago

Facebook discloses FreeType 2 flaw exploited in attacks

Facebook is warning that a FreeType vulnerability in all versions up to 2.13 can lead to arbitrary code execution, with reports that the flaw has been exploited in attacks. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

CISA: Medusa ransomware hit over 300 critical infrastructure orgs

CISA says the Medusa ransomware operation has impacted over 300 organizations in critical infrastructure sectors in the United States until last month. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

New North Korean Android spyware slips onto Google Play

A new Android spyware named 'KoSpy' is linked to North Korean threat actors who have infiltrated Google Play and third-party app store APKPure through at least five malicious apps. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

Garantex crypto exchange admin arrested while on vacation

Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Besciokov, the co-founder and one of the administrators of the Russian Garantex crypto-exchange while vacationing with his family in Varkala, India. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

Mozilla warns users to update Firefox before certificate expires

Mozilla is warning Firefox users to update their browsers to the latest version to avoid facing disruption and security risks caused by the upcoming expiration of one of the company's root certificates. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

Microsoft patches Windows Kernel zero-day exploited since 2023

Slovak cybersecurity company ESET says a newly patched zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem has been exploited in attacks since March 2023. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

Browser-Based Data Leaks: 3 Biggest Data Security Challenges Today

Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions weren't built for today's browser-driven workplace. Now sensitive data moves moves through SaaS apps, AI tools, and personal accounts, bypassing legacy security controls. Learn from Keep Aware how real-time browser security can sto … | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

Chinese cyberspies backdoor Juniper routers for stealthy access

Chinese hackers are deploying custom backdoors on Juniper Networks Junos OS MX routers that have reached end-of-life (EoL) and no longer receive security updates. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 21 days ago

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates make USB printers print random text

Microsoft says that some USB printers will start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 22 days ago

North Korean Lazarus hackers infect hundreds via npm packages

Six malicious packages have been identified on npm (Node package manager) linked to the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 22 days ago

Apple fixes WebKit zero-day exploited in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks

Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a zero-day bug the company describes as exploited in "extremely sophisticated" attacks. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 22 days ago

Microsoft March 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 7 zero-days, 57 flaws

Today is Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 57 flaws, including six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 22 days ago

Microsoft replacing Remote Desktop app with Windows App in May

Microsoft announced that it will drop support for the Remote Desktop app (available via the Microsoft Store) on May 27 and replace it with its new Windows App. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 22 days ago