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Threat actor Patchwork accidentally attacked itself with a RAT
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A threat actor known as Patchwork accidentally infected itself with a Remote Administration Trojan. This allowed Malwarebytes to gain insight into the group’s methods.
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Keep you and your family safe online with these great security suites
You can't put a price on the online safety of you and your family, so you should always try and take the best steps you can to protect yourself. One such way is with one of these great security suites.
cyber armor
Microsoft gathers new data in race to outpace cybersecurity threats
The cybersecurity threat landscape is always evolving. As a result, Microsoft's always collecting data.
overworked
Employee burnout is a growing security risk in the workplace
A recent study claims that burned-out employees are more likely to repeat passwords across accounts and to not value security policies.
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Microsoft fires back after CrowdStrike questions its trustworthiness
A report commissioned by CrowdStrike specifically calls out Microsoft in relation to security vulnerabilities. Microsoft called the report “self-serving market research.”
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Cryptbot malware punishes pirates that try to avoid Windows license fees
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Malicious attackers are attempting to spread malware through fake versions of the popular pirating software KMSPico. The Cryptpot malware used in the attack can steal credentials from PCs.
disruptive
Microsoft takes the fight to Chinese hacking group with website strike
Microsoft recently seized control of several websites to disrupt the efforts of the China-based hacking group known as Nickel. Organizations in 29 countries were targeted by Nickel.
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Use an identity theft protection service to keep an eye on your ID
Stop identity thieves from swiping your physical or digital identity with an ID theft protection service. Here are some of the best that will monitor your data and help you recover if your identity is stolen.
Holiday heists
FBI and CISA send out warning regarding Thanksgiving cybercriminals
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Cybercriminals are feeling the holiday spirit, and not in a good way. Watch out for festive threat actors throughout Thanksgiving and beyond.
Held for Ransom
Ransomware black hole threatens to consume all, according to report
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Afraid of getting caught up in a ransomware scam? So are a lot of security experts who see the threat expanding its reach at a rapid pace.
HTML horrors
Microsoft says to watch out for HTML smugglers
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The cybercrime world has ransomware propagators, malware messengers, and even straight-up smugglers. Microsoft wants to remind you to stay vigilant.
Windows Danger
Windows 10 App installer process being abused by threat actors
Windows 10 is still very much a target for threat actors, given that millions upon millions of people and businesses rely on it. As such, a new stunt targeting Microsoft's second-youngest OS should come as no surprise.
Lock up
Microsoft warns about China-based hacking group that's up to no good
Another day, another threat actor stirring the pot. This time around, it's trouble from the fellows associated with the SolarWinds Serv-U zero-day exploit situation.
Wear a helmet
Microsoft talks password sprays and how you can stay safe online
Cybersecurity is a tricky topic. Doubly so when Microsoft uses terms like "correct battery horse staple" in the context of password sprays as an attack vector for threat actors.
Secure it
Live response now in preview for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft announced preview support for live response capabilities for Defender for Endpoint for macOS and Linux.
security is key
Yubico announces security key with support for NFC and USB-C
Yubico announced the Security Key C NFC today. The security key supports USB-C and NFC and works with several popular services, including Microsoft 365 and Dropbox.
Here's what's new
October 2021 Patch Tuesday brings Windows 11 and 10 updates to all
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Patch Tuesday has arrived. Here's what October's lineup of updates and fixes is packing for Windows.
Tap that
Yubico will help Windows users use fingerprints instead of passwords
Yubico's YubiKeys will allow you to sign in to your device without a password. However, you'll need fingerprints.
DIY patching
Microsoft to Azure Linux users: Patch this problem yourself
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Microsoft has new guidance for those put at risk by recent Azure vulnerabilities. That guidance involves asking users to do the patching themselves.
NOT AGAIN
September 2021 Patch Tuesday ruins network printing on Windows
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PrintNightmare might be over, sort of. But the print nightmare... that's an ongoing, months-long struggle.