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Windows PCs threatened by a new fake CAPTCHA scam that can install malware
Windows Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.
AI “recommendation poisoning” is real, and Microsoft says it’s getting worse
News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools
A fake 7‑Zip download is hijacking PCs — here’s how it works
News A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.
Notepad's new Markdown feature came with a severe security vulnerability
Windows Windows Notepad joins the Notepad++ alternative on a list of apps with recent and serious security flaws.
Microsoft Exchange Online bug is flagging legit emails as phishing scams
Apps Microsoft Exchange Online mistakenly flags safe emails as phishing threats, sending them into quarantine. The company has confirmed a faulty detection rule as the cause.
Hayete Gallot returns to Microsoft as it focuses on "engineering quality"
Microsoft Satya Nadella announces that security boss Charlie Bell is moving to focus on engineering quality, and he'll be replaced by Microsoft veteran Hayete Gallot.
Notepad++ hijacked, but latest update appears to solve the issue
Security The popular Notepad alternative's team just published a security update detailing the effects of a state-sponsored hack. Here's what you need to know, including how to protect yourself going forward.
Gmail, Outlook, OnlyFans, Facebook logins in 149M‑record leak
Security Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has published findings of a massive 96GB exposed trove containing 149 million credentials for a wide range of sites and services.
Microsoft Copilot 'Reprompt' exploit let attackers steal user data with a single click
Copilot Varonis Threat Labs has published a report detailing a now-patched security exploit in Microsoft Copilot, allowing attackers to silently steal user data with a single link.
OpenAI confirms major data breach, exposing user's names, email addresses, and more
Artificial Intelligence Users today are waking up to emails from OpenAI confirming that some user data was leaked via a breach in a third-party web analytics system. Here's what you need to know.
