December 2, 2024 at 02:09PM Submit your best cybersecurity-related captions by December 31 for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Post your ideas on X, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Last month’s winner, Matthew Tompkins, received the prize for his creative caption. Thank you to all who participated! **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Caption Contest:** Participants are … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 05:49AM A new phishing attack exploits Microsoft Word’s file recovery feature by distributing corrupted documents as email attachments. These files bypass security software due to their damaged condition while remaining recoverable by users, posing a significant security risk. ### Meeting Takeaways: – **Phishing Attack Overview**: A new phishing attack leverages a … Read more
November 29, 2024 at 12:00PM Unofficial security patches have been released on the 0patch platform to fix a two-year-old zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Mark of the Web (MotW) security mechanism. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Security Update Release**: Free unofficial security patches are now available via the 0patch platform. 2. **Vulnerability Addressed**: These patches target a … Read more
November 28, 2024 at 05:15AM Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) in the UK faced a cyberattack causing a systems outage, leading to postponed appointments and procedures. The hospital has reverted to manual operations while working to restore IT systems. Although emergency services continue, delays are expected, with no estimated recovery time available yet. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 22, 2024 at 05:37PM Microsoft has introduced the KB5046714 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, featuring six bug fixes. Notably, it addresses an issue that hindered users from uninstalling or updating packaged applications. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** – Microsoft has released an optional cumulative update **KB5046714** for Windows 10 **22H2**. – This update is … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 02:47PM Hackers have compromised thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls by exploiting two recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Security Breach**: A significant number of Palo Alto Networks firewalls have been compromised by hackers. 2. **Exploited Vulnerabilities**: The attacks are utilizing two recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities. 3. **Urgency for Action**: … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 09:23AM Microsoft has launched the Quick Machine Recovery tool, which enables users to apply fixes remotely on machines that cannot boot, eliminating the need for physical access. This release comes in the wake of a recent CrowdStrike outage. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Introduction of Quick Machine Recovery Tool**: Microsoft has launched … Read more
November 20, 2024 at 09:38AM D-Link advises owners of older VPN routers to replace their devices due to a serious remote code execution vulnerability. The company won’t issue patches for end-of-life products but offers a 20% discount on a new router. Users are encouraged to update passwords and enable Wi-Fi encryption. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 10:23AM Microsoft has temporarily halted the November 2024 Exchange security updates due to email delivery problems on servers employing custom mail flow rules, as identified during this month’s Patch Tuesday. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. Microsoft has paused the scheduled security updates for Exchange set for November 2024. 2. The pause is … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 09:14AM Microsoft has shut down the Windows 10 Beta Channel just five months after its revival in June, transitioning all enrolled Windows Insiders to the Release Preview Channel. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Windows 10 Beta Channel Shut Down:** Microsoft has officially closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel five months after its revival … Read more