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QR codes bypass browser isolation for malicious C2 communication

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Mandiant has identified a novel method to bypass browser isolation technology and achieve command-and-control operations through QR codes.

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Microsoft expands Recall preview to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs

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Microsoft is now testing its AI-powered Recall feature on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider program.

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Microsoft says having a TPM is "non-negotiable" for Windows 11

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Microsoft made it abundantly clear this week that Windows 10 users won't be able to upgrade to Windows 11 unless their systems come with TPM 2.0 support, stating it's a "non-negotiable" requirement.

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FBI shares tips on how to tackle AI-powered fraud schemes

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The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve the quality and effectiveness of their online fraud schemes, ranging from romance and investment scams to job hiring schemes.

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Microsoft says recent Windows 11 updates break SSH connections

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Microsoft has confirmed that last month's Windows security updates are breaking SSH connections on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems.

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Critical Veeam RCE bug now used in Frag ransomware attacks

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After being used in Akira and Fog ransomware attacks, a critical Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) security flaw was also recently exploited to deploy Frag ransomware.

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D-Link won’t fix critical flaw affecting 60,000 older NAS devices

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More than 60,000 D-Link network-attached storage devices that have reached end-of-life are vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability with a publicly available exploit.

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Unpatched Mazda Connect bugs let hackers install persistent malware

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Attackers could exploit several vulnerabilities in the Mazda Connect infotainment unit, present in multiple car models including Mazda 3 (2014-2021), to execute arbitrary code with root permission. 

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Palo Alto Networks warns of potential PAN-OS RCE vulnerability

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 Today, cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks warned customers to restrict access to their next-generation firewalls because of a potential remote code execution vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface.

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Google's mysterious 'search.app' links leave Android users concerned

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Google has left Android users puzzled after the most recent update to the Google mobile app causes links shared from the app to now be prepended with a mysterious "search.app" domain.

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Canada orders TikTok to shut down over national risk concerns

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The Canadian government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada following a multi-step review that provided information and evidence of the social media company posing a national risk. 

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Malicious PyPI Package 'Fabrice' Found Stealing AWS Keys from Thousands of Developers

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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) that has racked up thousands of downloads for over three years while stealthily exfiltrating developers' Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials.

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HPE warns of critical RCE flaws in Aruba Networking access points

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) released updates for Instant AOS-8 and AOS-10 software to address two critical vulnerabilities in Aruba Networking Access Points.. 

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Google Cloud to Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication by 2025 for All Users

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Google's cloud division has announced that it will enforce mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users by the end of 2025 as part of its efforts to improve account security.

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Microsoft SharePoint RCE bug exploited to breach corporate network

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A recently disclosed Microsoft SharePoint remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-38094 is being exploited to gain initial access to corporate networks.

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Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook freezes when copying text

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Microsoft is investigating a known issue that affects Microsoft 365 customers and causes classic Outlook to hang or freeze when copying text.

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Microsoft warns Azure Virtual Desktop users of black screen issues

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Microsoft warned customers they might experience up to 30 minutes of black screens when logging into Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) after installing the KB5040525 Windows 10 July 2024 preview update.

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LA housing authority confirms breach claimed by Cactus ransomware

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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), one of the largest public housing authorities in the United States, confirmed that a cyberattack hit its IT network after recent breach claims from the Cactus ransomware gang.

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OpenAI's new ChatGPT Search Chrome extension feels like a search hijacker

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OpenAI's new "ChatGPT search" Chrome extension feels like nothing more than a typical search hijacker, changing Chrome's settings so your address bar searches go through ChatGPT Search instead.

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LastPass warns of fake support centers trying to steal customer data

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LastPass is warning about an ongoing campaign where scammers are writing reviews for its Chrome extension to promote a fake customer support phone number. However, this phone number is part of a much larger campaign to trick callers into giving scammers remote access to their computers.

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Top Breaches Of 2023

Customers Affected In T-Mobile Breach
Accounts Affected In MOVEit Breach
Customers Affected In MCNA Insurance Data Breach
Individuals Affected In PharMerica Data Breach
Users Affected In ChatGPT Major Data Breach
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