Microsoft has released the KB5055518 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with nine changes or fixes. […]
Windows 11 KB5055523 & KB5055528 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5055523 and KB5055528 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. […]
Hackers lurked in Treasury OCC’s systems since June 2023 breach
Unknown attackers who breached the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in June 2023 gained access to over 150,000 emails. […]
Amazon EC2 SSM Agent Flaw Patched After Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in the Amazon EC2 Simple Systems Manager (SSM) Agent that, if successfully exploited, could permit an attacker to achieve privilege escalation and code execution.
The vulnerability could permit an attacker to create directories in unintended locations on the filesystem, execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges,
The vulnerability could permit an attacker to create directories in unintended locations on the filesystem, execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges,
WhatsApp flaw can let attackers run malicious code on Windows PCs
Meta warned Windows users to update the WhatsApp messaging app to the latest version to patch a vulnerability that can let attackers execute malicious code on their devices. […]
Network Access Vendor Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Investment
Texas network access control startup closes a Series B round led by Updata Partners and brings the total raised to $60 million.
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Cryptocurrency Miner and Clipper Malware Spread via SourceForge Cracked Software Listings
Threat actors have been observed distributing malicious payloads such as cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware via SourceForge, a popular software hosting service, under the guise of cracked versions of legitimate applications like Microsoft Office.
“One such project, officepackage, on the main website sourceforge.net, appears harmless enough, containing Microsoft Office add-ins copied from a
“One such project, officepackage, on the main website sourceforge.net, appears harmless enough, containing Microsoft Office add-ins copied from a
Octane Raises $6.75M for Smart Contract Security Tech
San Francisco smart contract security startup closes a $6.75 million seed funding round led by Archetype and Winklevoss Capital.
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New Mirai botnet behind surge in TVT DVR exploitation
A significant spike in exploitation attempts targeting TVT NVMS9000 DVRs has been detected, peaking on April 3, 2025, with over 2,500 unique IPs scanning for vulnerable devices. […]
Vulnerability Management Firm Spektion Emerges From Stealth With $5 Million in Funding
Spektion has emerged from stealth mode with $5 million in seed funding for its vulnerability management solution.
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