September 20, 2024 at 04:49PM Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), with plans to maintain current functionality and continue publishing updates. New features and development for WSUS will cease, and businesses are encouraged to transition to cloud-based solutions for client and server updates. NTLM authentication has also been officially deprecated, … Read more
August 27, 2024 at 01:30PM Pidgin messaging app removed the ScreenShareOTR plugin from its official third-party plugin list due to security concerns. The plugin was found to be used for installing keyloggers, information stealers, and malware commonly used to breach corporate networks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that the Pidgin messaging app removed … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 09:34AM Tennessee resident Matthew Isaac Knoot has been charged by the US Department of Justice for aiding North Koreans in securing IT jobs at US companies, contributing to the funding of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s nuclear weapons programs. North Korean agents have been infiltrating various US industries, posing as US … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 06:15PM The Latrodectus malware is being distributed through phishing emails using Microsoft Azure and Cloudflare lures to appear legitimate and evade security software. This Windows malware downloader, linked to the IcedID malware developers, is increasingly used for phishing campaigns, contact form spam, and initial corporate network access. Infections can lead to … Read more