Microsoft has now partially lifted a compatibility hold blocking the Windows 24H2 update on systems with some Ubisoft games after the French video game publisher has fixed bugs causing crashes, freezes, and audio issues. […]
Radiant links $50 million crypto heist to North Korean hackers
Radiant Capital now says that North Korean threat actors are behind the $50 million cryptocurrency heist that occurred after hackers breached its systems in an October 16 cyberattack. […]
Outdated Google Workspace Sync blocks Windows 11 24H2 upgrades
Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with outdated Google Workspace Sync installs because they’re causing Outlook launch issues. […]
Critical OpenWrt Flaw Exposes Firmware Update Server to Exploitation
The CVE-2024-54143 vulnerability affects the OpenWrt sysupgrade server and exposes users to risks of installing malicious firmware images.
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Black Basta Ransomware Evolves with Email Bombing, QR Codes, and Social Engineering
The threat actors linked to the Black Basta ransomware have been observed switching up their social engineering tactics, distributing a different set of payloads such as Zbot and DarkGate since early October 2024.
“Users within the target environment will be email bombed by the threat actor, which is often achieved by signing up the user’s email to numerous mailing lists simultaneously,” Rapid7
“Users within the target environment will be email bombed by the threat actor, which is often achieved by signing up the user’s email to numerous mailing lists simultaneously,” Rapid7
Cybercrime gang arrested after turning Airbnbs into fraud centers
Eight members of an international cybercrime network that stole millions of Euros from victims and set up Airbnb fraud centers were arrested in Belgium and the Netherlands. […]
Romanian energy supplier Electrica hit by ransomware attack
Electrica Group, a key player in the Romanian electricity distribution and supply market, is investigating a ransomware attack that was still “in progress” earlier today. […]
Medical Device Maker Artivion Scrambling to Restore Systems After Ransomware Attack
Medical devices manufacturer Artivion says a ransomware attack caused disruptions to order and shipping processes.
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QNAP Patches Vulnerabilities Exploited at Pwn2Own
QNAP has released patches for multiple high-severity QTS and QuTS Hero vulnerabilities disclosed at the Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 hacking contest.
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⚡ THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips (Dec 2 – 8)
This week’s cyber world is like a big spy movie. Hackers are breaking into other hackers’ setups, sneaky malware is hiding in popular software, and AI-powered scams are tricking even the smartest of us. On the other side, the good guys are busting secret online markets and kicking out shady chat rooms, while big companies rush to fix new security holes before attackers can jump in.
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