September 12, 2024 at 12:04PM Google has empowered Chrome’s Safety Check to take security decisions on the user’s behalf. This feature now automatically runs in the background, revoking unneeded permissions, canceling deceptive notifications, and notifying users about security issues. It also provides more control over website permissions and extensions, aiming to improve user safety and … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 02:23PM Microsoft has released the KB5043064 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2, including 6 fixes and security updates fixing 142 vulnerabilities. Users can install it manually or schedule an update time. It addresses various issues, including Bluetooth and BitLocker bugs. However, there are issues with account profile pictures and … Read more
August 7, 2024 at 04:59PM CrowdStrike has improved content update deployment control for its Falcon sensor after a faulty update caused system crashes on 8.5M Windows devices. The company has made several changes following a root cause analysis, including new test procedures and validation checks. Independent security vendors are reviewing its technology, and CrowdStrike has … Read more
July 24, 2024 at 11:12AM Some Windows devices encounter a BitLocker recovery screen after installing July’s update, affecting versions from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on the client side, and Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2022 on the server side. Microsoft confirmed the issue and advised affected users to have their recovery key or … Read more
July 9, 2024 at 03:03PM Microsoft released a large set of updates to address security vulnerabilities in the Windows environment. They warned of active exploitation of a Windows Hyper-V privilege escalation bug and a Windows MSHTML Platform spoofing vulnerability. These vulnerabilities represent only a portion of the 143 documented bugs, with five rated as critical. … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 01:41AM A South Korean ERP vendor’s product update server was breached, resulting in the delivery of malware instead of legitimate updates. The attack, potentially linked to the North Korea-associated Andariel group, targeted ERP systems with backdoors named HotCroissant and Riffdoor. This incident, detected by AhnLab, highlights the threat posed by such … Read more
April 4, 2024 at 01:27PM Hoya Corporation, a global optics manufacturer, faced a “system failure” leading to server downtime at various plants. With 37,000 employees across 160 sites and in over 30 countries, they prioritize system restoration. A third-party security breach is suspected, impacting production and order systems. Investigations continue to analyze the extent and … Read more
April 1, 2024 at 04:34PM Google has implemented stricter guidelines for bulk email senders, requiring email authentication and adherence to specific spam thresholds. Non-compliance may lead to email delivery issues and rejection of non-compliant traffic starting in April 2024. These measures aim to prevent spam, phishing, and malware, ensuring users can rely on the security … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 12:13PM Hessen Consumer Center in Germany suffered a ransomware attack, causing disruptions to its services. The organization provides consumer law advice to Hesse residents. Communication channels have been restored, but people still face challenges reaching consumer advocates. Data breach concerns are being addressed, and authorities are involved in the investigation. No … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 07:27AM Canadian authorities are responding to cyberattacks on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Global Affairs Canada. The RCMP is actively managing a cyber event and working with government agencies to assess the security breach. The attack did not impact operations or safety, but the RCMP website was briefly unavailable. The … Read more