Recent Security News
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Windows 10 KB5034441 security update fails with 0x80070643 errors
January 10, 2024 at 11:56AM Windows 10 users faced difficulties while installing Microsoft’s January Patch Tuesday updates, encountering 0x80070643 errors for the KB5034441 security update for BitLocker. The update installation fails, displaying a Windows Update error message and may lead to insufficient space errors. Microsoft suggests creating a larger Windows Recovery Partition, although this solution…
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Microsoft Exchange 2019 has reached end of mainstream support
January 10, 2024 at 11:49AM Microsoft announced the end of mainstream support for Exchange Server 2019 on January 9, 2023, and will no longer accept bug fix requests. However, it will release patches for security issues and two cumulative updates, including support for TLS 1.3 and additional fixes. No details have been provided about the…
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NoaBot: Latest Mirai-Based Botnet Targeting SSH Servers for Crypto Mining
January 10, 2024 at 11:39AM The new Mirai-based botnet NoaBot is used by threat actors for a crypto mining campaign since 2023. It includes a wormable self-spreader and an SSH key backdoor, and has been linked to a Rust-based malware called P2PInfect. NoaBot’s unique features make it difficult to detect, and it has targeted 849…
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Pikabot Malware Surfaces As Qakbot Replacement for Black Basta Attacks
January 10, 2024 at 11:35AM The emerging threat actor, Water Curupira, is using a new, sophisticated loader in thread-jacking phishing campaigns, signaling a precursor to ransomware attacks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that an emerging threat actor named Water Curupira is using a new and sophisticated loader in thread-jacking phishing campaigns that are…
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BEC Gang Conspirator Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
January 10, 2024 at 11:05AM Nigerian national living in the US ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution. Based on the meeting notes provided, it appears that the Nigerian national, who was living in the US, has been ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution. Full Article