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1.11.24 | Microsoft Delays Windows Copilot+ Recall Release Over Privacy Concerns | Microsoft is further delaying the release of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs, stating it's taking the time to | OS | |
1.11.24 | New LightSpy Spyware Version Targets iPhones with Increased Surveillance Tactics | Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an improved version of an Apple iOS spyware called LightSpy that not only expands on its | OS | |
28.10.24 | Researchers Uncover OS Downgrade Vulnerability Targeting Microsoft Windows Kernel | A new attack technique could be used to bypass Microsoft's Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE) on fully patched Windows systems, | OS | |
29.9.24 | Windows 11 KB5043145 update released with 13 changes and fixes | Microsoft released the September 2024 preview update (KB5043145) for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, with 13 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including Edge and task manager freezes. | OS | BleepingComputer |
28.9.24 | Tails OS merges with Tor Project for better privacy, security | The Tor Project and Tails OS are merging operations to better collaborate for a free internet by protecting users from surveillance and censorship. | OS | |
28.9.24 | Google sees 68% drop in Android memory safety flaws over 5 years | The percentage of Android vulnerabilities caused by memory safety issues has dropped from 76% in 2019 to only 24% in 2024, representing a massive decrease of over 68% in five years. | OS | |
28.9.24 | Windows 10 KB5043131 update released with 9 changes and fixes | Microsoft has released the September 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for bugs causing Edge web browser freezes and media playback issues. | OS | |
22.9.24 | Microsoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) | Microsoft has officially announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is now deprecated, but plans to maintain current functionality and continue publishing updates through the channel. | OS | |
22.9.24 | Windows Server 2025 previews security updates without restarts | Microsoft announced today that Hotpatching is now available in public preview for Windows Server 2025, allowing installation of security updates without restarting. | OS | |
21.9.24 | macOS Sequoia change breaks networking for VPN, antivirus software | Users of macOS 15 'Sequoia' are reporting network connection errors when using certain endpoint detection and response (EDR) or virtual private network (VPN) solutions, and web browsers. | OS | BleepingComputer |
21.9.24 | Microsoft may have revealed Windows 11 24H2 is coming this month | Microsoft may have accidentally confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 (Windows 11 2024 Update) is arriving on September 24 as part of the optional preview update, with it rolling out to more people as part of the mandatory October Patch Tuesday updates. | OS | |
21.9.24 | Apple pulls iPadOS 18 update bricking M4 iPad Pro devices | Apple has paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 on iPad Pro tablets with the M4 chip after numerous owners reported the update is "bricking" their devices, with no way to turn them on after performing the update. | OS | |
20.9.24 | Microsoft rolls out Office LTSC 2024 for Windows and Mac | Microsoft has announced that Office LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) 2024, a volume-licensed and perpetual version of Office for Windows and macOS users, is now available for commercial and government customers. | OS | |
16.9.24 | Apple Drops Spyware Case Against NSO Group, Citing Risk of Threat Intelligence Exposure | Apple has filed a motion to "voluntarily" dismiss its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, citing a shifting risk | OS | The Hacker News |
14.9.24 | Microsoft fixes Windows Server performance issues from August updates | Microsoft says this month's Patch Tuesday cumulative updates also fix a known issue causing Windows Server 2019 boot problems, freezes, and performance issues after installing the August 2024 security updates. | OS | |
14.9.24 | Windows 10 KB5043064 update released with 6 fixes, security updates | Microsoft has released the KB5043064 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes 6 changes and fixes, including a fix for Bluetooth devices that stop working due to a memory leak. | OS | |
14.9.24 | Microsoft fixes Windows Smart App Control zero-day exploited since 2018 | Microsoft has fixed a Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen flaw that has been exploited in attacks as a zero-day since at least 2018. | OS | |
14.9.24 | Windows 11 KB5043076 cumulative update released with 19 changes | Microsoft has released the mandatory Windows 11 23H2 KB5043076 cumulative update to fix security vulnerabilities and make 19 improvements. | OS | |
14.9.24 | Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 79 flaws | Today is Microsoft's September 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 79 flaws, including three actively exploited and one publicly disclosed zero-days. | OS | |
14.9.24 | Microsoft to start force-upgrading Windows 22H2 systems next month | Microsoft announced that Windows 11 installs reaching the end of support next month, on October 8, will be force-upgraded to Windows 11 23H2. | OS | |
8.9.24 | SpyAgent Android malware steals your crypto recovery phrases from images | A new Android malware named SpyAgent uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases from screenshots stored on the mobile device. | OS | |
8.9.24 | Google backports fix for Pixel EoP flaw to other Android devices | Google has released the September 2024 Android security updates to fix 34 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-32896, an actively exploited elevation of privilege flaw that was previously fixed on Pixel devices. | OS | |
8.9.24 | New Windows PowerToy launches, repositions apps to saved layouts | Microsoft has released a new Workspaces PowerToy that helps launch sets of applications using custom desktop layouts and configurations with a mouse click. | OS | |
1.9.24 | Microsoft is trying to reduce Windows 11's desktop spotlight clutter | Windows 11's Spotlight feature is a pretty nice way to jazz up your desktop background with different wallpapers and fun facts when you hover over the image icon, but it takes up a lot of space. Microsoft is working on a new change that reduces this clutter in the Windows 11 Spotlight feature. | OS | |
1.9.24 | Windows 10 KB5041582 update released with 5 changes and fixes | Microsoft has released the August 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for issues causing system freezes and memory leaks. | OS | |
31.8.24 | Windows 11 KB5041587 update adds sharing to Android devices | Microsoft has released the optional KB5041587 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which adds sharing to Android devices and fixes multiple File Explorer issues. | OS | |
31.8.24 | Windows Downdate tool lets you 'unpatch' Windows systems | SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev has released his Windows Downdate tool, which can be used for downgrade attacks that reintroduce old vulnerabilities in up-to-date Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems. | OS | |
25.8.24 | Microsoft shares temp fix for Linux boot issues on dual-boot systems | Microsoft shared a workaround for Linux boot issues triggered by August security updates on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled | OS | |
25.8.24 | New Windows 10 22H2 beta fixes memory leaks and crashes | Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 22H2 beta (KB5041582) with memory leak and crash fixes for Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels. | OS | |
25.8.24 | Microsoft: August updates cause Windows Server boot issues, freezes | Microsoft has confirmed and fixed a known issue causing performance issues, boot problems, and freezes on Windows Server 2019 systems after installing the August 2024 security updates. | OS | |
24.8.24 | Microsoft confirms August updates break Linux boot in dual-boot systems | Microsoft has confirmed the August 2024 Windows security updates are causing Linux booting issues on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled. | OS | |
24.8.24 | Hackers steal banking creds from iOS, Android users via PWA apps | Threat actors started to use progressive web applications to impersonate banking apps and steal credentials from Android and iOS users. | OS | |
24.8.24 | Microsoft to roll out Windows Recall to Insiders in October | Microsoft announced today that it will start rolling out its AI-powered Windows Recall feature to Insiders with Copilot+ PCs in October. | OS | |
23.8.24 | August Windows security update breaks dual boot on Linux systems | According to user reports following this month's Patch Tuesday, the August 2024 Windows security updates are breaking dual boot on some Linux systems with Secure Boot enabled. | OS | |
22.8.24 | Microsoft Patches Critical Copilot Studio Vulnerability Exposing Sensitive Data | Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical security flaw impacting Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could be exploited to | OS | The Hacker News |
21.8.24 | Windows 11 preview update adds new Power mode options | Windows 11 Build 27686 has a few noteworthy improvements, such as 2TB support for FAT32 storage. It also improves Windows Sandbox and offers greater control over HDR settings, but there's an undocumented change - the ability to set power mode for two power states. | OS | |
21.8.24 | Chrome will redact credit cards, passwords when you share Android screen | Google is testing a new feature that redacts your credit card details, passwords and other sensitive information in Chrome when sharing or recording your screen on Android. | OS | |
21.8.24 | Windows 11 will finally give you greater control over HDR features | Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27686 with some hidden HDR-related changes. | OS | |
21.8.24 | Microsoft removes FAT32 partition size limit in Windows 11 | Microsoft removed today an arbitrary 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in the latest Windows 11 Canary build, now allowing for a maximum size of 2TB. | OS | |
21.8.24 | Microsoft disables BitLocker security fix, advises manual mitigation | Microsoft has disabled a fix for a BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability due to firmware incompatibility issues that were causing patched Windows devices to go into BitLocker recovery mode. | OS | |
21.8.24 | Microsoft retires Windows updates causing 0x80070643 errors | Microsoft has retired several Windows security updates released during the January 2024 Patch Tuesday that have been causing 0x80070643 errors when installing Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates. | OS | |
21.8.24 | New Windows SmartScreen bypass exploited as zero-day since March | Today, Microsoft revealed that a Mark of the Web security bypass vulnerability exploited by attackers as a zero-day to bypass SmartScreen protection was patched during the June 2024 Patch Tuesday. | OS | |
17.8.24 | Windows Server August updates fix Microsoft 365 Defender issue | The August 2024 Windows Server updates fix a known issue that breaks multiple Microsoft 365 Defender features after installing last month's security updates. | OS | |
17.8.24 | Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 9 zero-days, 6 exploited | Today is Microsoft's August 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 89 flaws, including six actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-days. Microsoft is still working on an update for a tenth publicly disclosed zero-day. | OS | |
17.8.24 | Microsoft fixes issue that sent PCs into BitLocker recovery | Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some Windows devices to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing last month's Windows security updates. | OS | |
17.8.24 | Windows 11 KB5041585 cumulative update released with fixes, new features | Microsoft has released the KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2, which includes many improvements and changes, including the ability to directly drag apps from the Pinned section of the Start menu and pin them to the taskbar. | OS | |
17.8.24 | Windows 10 KB5041580 update released with 14 fixes, security updates | Microsoft has released the KB5041580 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes 14 changes and fixes, including BitLocker fixes and important security updates. | OS | |
16.8.24 | Microsoft shares Outlook workaround for Gmail sign-in issues | Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for a known issue preventing Microsoft 365 customers from signing in or adding Gmail accounts using classic Outlook. | OS | |
16.8.24 | Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days | Microsoft has reminded customers that multiple editions of Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 will reach the end of servicing in 60 days, on October 8, 2024. | OS | |
13.8.24 | FreeBSD Releases Urgent Patch for High-Severity OpenSSH Vulnerability | The maintainers of the FreeBSD Project have released security updates to address a high-severity flaw in OpenSSH that attackers | OS | The Hacker News |
11.8.24 | macOS Sequoia brings better Gatekeeper, stalkerware protections | Apple's macOS Sequoia, now in beta testing, will make it harder to bypass Gatekeeper warnings and add system alerts for potential stalkerware threats. | OS | |
7.8.24 | Apple's New macOS Sequoia Tightens Gatekeeper Controls to Block Unauthorized Software | Apple on Tuesday announced an update to its next-generation macOS version that makes it a little more difficult for users to | OS | The Hacker News |
6.8.24 | Google Patches New Android Kernel Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild | Google has addressed a high-severity security flaw impacting the Android kernel that it said has been actively exploited in the wild. The | OS | The Hacker News |
3.8.24 | Apple iOS 18.1 Beta previews Apple Intelligence for the first time | Apple has released the iOS 18.1 Beta to developers, allowing them to test some of its upcoming AI-powered Apple Intelligence features before they are released for testing in the public previews. | OS | |
28.7.24 | Windows 11 taskbar has a hidden "End Task" feature, how to turn it on | Microsoft has added a feature to Windows 11 that allows you to end tasks directly from the taskbar. | OS | |
28.7.24 | July Windows Server updates break Remote Desktop connections | Microsoft has confirmed that July's security updates break remote desktop connections in organizations where Windows servers are configured to use the legacy RPC over HTTP protocol in the Remote Desktop Gateway. | OS | |
28.7.24 | Windows 11 KB5040527 update fixes Windows Backup failures | Microsoft has released the optional KB5040527 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which includes fixes for Windows Backup and upgrade failures. | OS | |
27.7.24 | Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows 10 Connected Cache delivery issues | Microsoft has fixed a known Windows 10 update issue that broke Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks. | OS | |
27.7.24 | Windows July security updates send PCs into BitLocker recovery | Microsoft warned that some Windows devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the July 2024 Windows security updates. | OS | |
27.7.24 | Windows 10 KB5040525 fixes WDAC issues causing app failures, memory leak | Microsoft has released the July 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) issues causing app crashes and system memory exhaustion. | OS | |
20.7.24 | Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 now available for all eligible devices | Microsoft says the Windows 11 2023 Update has entered the broad deployment phase and is now available to all seekers on eligible systems. | OS | |
18.7.24 | Microsoft finally fixes Outlook alerts bug caused by December updates | Microsoft has finally fixed a known Outlook issue, confirmed in February, which was triggering incorrect security alerts after installing the December security updates for Outlook Desktop. | OS | |
13.7.24 | Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug causing reboot loops, taskbar freezes | Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems after installing the June KB5039302 preview update. | OS | |
13.7.24 | Windows 10 KB5040427 update released with Copilot changes, 12 other fixes | Microsoft has released the KB5040427 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with 13 changes, including Microsoft Copilot now behaving like an app, providing more flexibility on how it is displayed. | OS | |
13.7.24 | Microsoft July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 flaws, 4 zero-days | Today is Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 142 flaws, including two actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-days. | OS | |
13.7.24 | Windows 11 KB5040442 update released with 31 fixes, changes | Microsoft is rolling out the KB5040442 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2, which includes up to thirty-one improvements and changes. The changes include a new feature that adds back the "Show Desktop" button, which Copilot replaced. | OS | BleepingComputer |
11.7.24 | Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of service in October | Microsoft reminded customers today that multiple editions of Windows 11, version 22H2, will reach the end of servicing (EOS) in three months, on October 8, 2024. | OS | |
10.7.24 | Microsoft's July Update Patches 143 Flaws, Including Two Actively Exploited | Microsoft has released patches to address a total of 143 security flaws as part of its monthly security updates, two of which have | OS | |
8.7.24 | Apple Removes VPN Apps from Russian App Store Amid Government Pressure | Apple removed a number of virtual private network (VPN) apps in Russia from its App Store on July 4, 2024, following a request by | OS | The Hacker News |
2.7.24 | Fake IT support sites push malicious PowerShell scripts as Windows fixes | Fake IT support sites promote malicious PowerShell "fixes" for common Windows errors, like the 0x80070643 error, to infect devices with information-stealing malware. | OS | |
30.6.24 | Microsoft resumes rollout of Windows 11 KB5039302 update for most users | Microsoft has resumed the rollout of the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update, now blocking the update only for those using virtualization software. | OS | |
29.6.24 | Microsoft pulls Windows 11 KB5039302 update causing reboot loops | Microsoft pulled the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update after finding that it causes some devices to restart repeatedly. | OS | |
29.6.24 | Windows 11 KB5039302 update released with 9 changes or fixes | Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5039302 preview update for Windows 11 version 22H2, bringing several new features and fixes. | OS | |
29.6.24 | Windows 10 KB5039299 update released with 10 changes or fixes | Microsoft has released the KB5039299 update for Windows 10 version 22H2 with up to ten bug fixes or changes, including a fix for "Open With" dialog boxes being shown when using apps. | OS | |
27.6.24 | Microsoft says bug causes Windows 10 apps to display Open With dialogs | Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 apps will mistakenly display an "How do you want to open this file?" dialog box when attempting to right-click on the program's icon and perform a registered task. | OS | |
27.6.24 | Apple Patches AirPods Bluetooth Vulnerability That Could Allow Eavesdropping | Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods that could allow a malicious actor to gain access to the headphones in an unauthorized | OS | The Hacker News |
14.6.24 | Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN | Microsoft has announced that the DirectAccess remote access solution is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, recommending companies migrate to the 'Always On VPN' for enhanced security and continued support. | OS | |
14.6.24 | New Windows Server KB5039227 and KB5039217 updates fix LSASS crashes | Microsoft has released the Windows Server 2022 KB5039227 and Windows Server 2019 KB5039217 cumulative updates with security fixes and fixes for a variety of bugs. | OS | |
14.6.24 | Windows 11 KB5039212 update released with 37 changes, fixes | Microsoft is rolling out the KB5039212 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H3 with thirty-seven improvements and changes, including better drag-and-drop support in the File Explorer address bar. | OS | |
14.6.24 | Windows 10 KB5039211 update released with new feature, 12 fixes | Microsoft has released the KB5039211 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with 12 changes, including a Snipping Tool feature that allows you to edit Android photos in Windows. | OS | |
14.6.24 | Microsoft June 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 51 flaws, 18 RCEs | Today is Microsoft's June 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 51 flaws, eighteen remote code execution flaws, and one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability. | OS | |
9.6.24 | Apple to unveil new 'Passwords' password manager app for iPhones, Macs | Apple will reportedly unveil a standalone password manager named 'Passwords' as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 during the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. | OS | |
9.6.24 | Microsoft makes Windows Recall opt-in, secures data with Windows Hello | Following massive customer pushback after it announced the new AI-powered Recall for Copilot+ PCs last month, Microsoft says it will update the feature to be more secure and require customers to opt in to enable it. | OS | |
8.6.24 | Kali Linux 2024.2 released with 18 new tools, Y2038 changes | Kali Linux has released version 2024.2, the first version of 2024, with eighteen new tools and fixes for the Y2038 bug. | OS | |
8.6.24 | Microsoft announces first Windows 10 Beta build since 2021 | Microsoft has reopened the Windows 10 beta channel and is asking Insiders to join or switch to receive a new beta build in the coming weeks. | OS | |
1.6.24 | Microsoft: Windows 11 preview update causes taskbar crashes | Microsoft warned customers on Thursday that the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 is causing taskbar crashes and glitches. | OS | |
1.6.24 | macOS version of elusive 'LightSpy' spyware tool discovered | A macOS version of the LightSpy surveillance framework has been discovered, confirming the extensive reach of a tool only previously known for targeting Android and iOS devices. | OS | |
1.6.24 | Windows 11 KB5037853 update fixes File Explorer issues, 20 bugs | Microsoft has released the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which includes 32 fixes and changes. | OS | |
1.6.24 | Windows 10 KB5037849 update released with 9 changes or fixes | Microsoft has released the optional KB5037849 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with nine fixes or changes. | OS | |
31.5.24 | Over 90 malicious Android apps with 5.5M installs found on Google Play | Over 90 malicious Android apps were found installed over 5.5 million times through Google Play to deliver malware and adware, with the Anatsa banking trojan seeing a recent surge in activity. | OS | |
26.5.24 | Microsoft: Windows 24H2 will remove Cortana and WordPad apps | Microsoft says the Cortana, Tips, and WordPad applications will be automatically removed on systems upgraded to the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 release. | OS | |
26.5.24 | Microsoft Copilot fixed worldwide after 24 hour outage | After over a 24-hour outage, Microsoft's Bing, Copilot, and Copilot in Windows services are back online worldwide, with no information released as to what caused the problem. | OS | |
26.5.24 | Microsoft pushes emergency fix for Windows Server 2019 update errors | Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows Server 2019 that fixes a bug causing 0x800f0982 errors when attempting to install the May 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates. | OS | |
26.5.24 | Apple wasn’t storing deleted iOS photos in iCloud after all | Security researchers reverse-engineered Apple's recent iOS 17.5.1 update and found that a recent bug that restored images deleted months or even years ago was caused by an iOS bug and not an issue with iCloud. | OS | |
26.5.24 | Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out to Release Preview Insiders | Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2 to testers in the Release Preview Channel, confirming that it is in the final stages of testing. | OS | |
26.5.24 | Microsoft to start killing off VBScript in second half of 2024 | Microsoft announced today that it will start deprecating VBScript in the second half of 2024 by making it an on-demand feature until it's completely removed. | OS | |
25.5.24 | Microsoft's new Windows 11 Recall is a privacy nightmare | Microsoft's announcement of the new AI-powered Windows 11 Recall feature has sparked a lot of concern, with many thinking that it has created massive privacy risks and a new attack vector that threat actors can exploit to steal data. | OS | |
23.5.24 | Windows 11 Recall AI feature will record everything you do on your PC | Microsoft has announced a new AI-powered feature for Windows 11 called 'Recall,' which records everything you do on your PC and lets you search through your historical activities. | OS | |
23.5.24 | The End of an Era: Microsoft Phases Out VBScript for JavaScript and PowerShell | Microsoft on Wednesday outlined its plans to deprecate Visual Basic Script (VBScript) in the second half of 2024 in favor of more | OS | The Hacker News |
21.5.24 | Windows 11 to Deprecate NTLM, Add AI-Powered App Controls and Security Defenses | Microsoft on Monday confirmed its plans to deprecate NT LAN Manager (NTLM) in Windows 11 in the second half of the year, as | OS | The Hacker News |
18.5.24 | Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook encrypted email reply issues | Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for a known issue preventing Microsoft 365 customers from replying to encrypted emails using the Outlook Desktop client. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Microsoft: Windows Server 2019 updates fail with 0x800f0982 errors | Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue causing this month's KB5037765 security update for Windows Server 2019 to fail to install with 0x800f0982 errors. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Android to add new anti-theft and data protection features | Google is introducing multiple anti-theft and data protection features later this year, some available only for Android 15+ devices, while others will roll out to billions of devices running Android 10 and later. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Android 15, Google Play Protect get new anti-malware and anti-fraud features | Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play Protect that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users' devices. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Apple blocked $7 billion in fraudulent App Store purchases in 4 years | Apple's antifraud technology has blocked more than $7 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in four years, the company states in its latest annual fraud prevention analysis. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Microsoft fixes VPN failures caused by April Windows updates | Today, Microsoft fixed a known issue breaking VPN connections across client and server platforms after installing the April 2024 Windows security updates. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Microsoft fixes Windows Server bug causing crashes, NTLM auth failures | Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing NTLM authentication failures and domain controller reboots after installing last month's Windows Server security updates. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Microsoft fixes Windows zero-day exploited in QakBot malware attacks | Microsoft has fixed a zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks to deliver QakBot and other malware payloads on vulnerable Windows systems. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Windows 10 KB5037768 update released with new features and 20 fixes | Microsoft has released the KB5037768 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with twenty changes, including account notifications in the Start Menu and Widgets on the lock screen. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Microsoft May 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 61 flaws | Today is Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 61 flaws and three actively exploited or publicly disclosed zero days. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Windows 11 KB5037771 update released with 30 fixes, changes | Microsoft is rolling out the KB5037771 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3 with thirty bug fixes and changes, including a fix for a bug breaking VPN connections. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Apple fixes Safari WebKit zero-day flaw exploited at Pwn2Own | Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability in the Safari web browser exploited during this year's Pwn2Own Vancouver hacking competition. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Apple and Google add alerts for unknown Bluetooth trackers to iOS, Android | On Monday, Apple and Google jointly announced a new privacy feature that warns Android and iOS users when an unknown Bluetooth tracking device travels with them. | OS | |
18.5.24 | Apple backports fix for zero-day exploited in attacks to older iPhones | Apple has backported security patches released in March to older iPhones and iPads, fixing an iOS zero-day tagged as exploited in attacks. | OS | |
16.5.24 | Android 15 Rolls Out Advanced Features to Protect Users from Scams and Malicious Apps | Google is unveiling a set of new features in Android 15 to prevent malicious apps installed on the device from capturing sensitive | OS | The Hacker News |
14.5.24 | Apple and Google Launch Cross-Platform Feature to Detect Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking Devices | Apple and Google on Monday officially announced the rollout of a new feature that notifies users across both iOS and Android if a | OS | The Hacker News |
9.5.24 | Microsoft: April Windows Server updates also cause crashes, reboots | Microsoft has confirmed that last month's Windows Server security updates may also cause domain controller reboots after the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) process crashes. | OS | |
8.5.24 | Microsoft tests using MT/s for memory speed in Windows 11 Task Manager | Microsoft is testing showing memory speeds as MT/s (mega-transfers per second) rather than MHz (megahertz) in the Windows 11 Task Manager. | OS | |
8.5.24 | Finland warns of Android malware attacks breaching bank accounts | Finland's Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) has issued a warning about an ongoing Android malware campaign targeting banking accounts. | OS | |
6.5.24 | Android bug leaks DNS queries even when VPN kill switch is enabled | A Mullvad VPN user has discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers even though the "Always-on VPN" feature was enabled with the "Block connections without VPN" option. | OS | |
6.5.24 | Microsoft warns of "Dirty Stream" attack impacting Android apps | Microsoft has highlighted a novel attack dubbed "Dirty Stream," which could allow malicious Android apps to overwrite files in another application's home directory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and secrets theft. | OS | |
6.5.24 | Microsoft won't fix Windows 0x80070643 errors, manual fix required | Microsoft has confirmed that it won't provide an automated fix for a known issue causing 0x80070643 errors when installing recent Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates. | OS | |
6.5.24 | New 'Cuckoo' Persistent macOS Spyware Targeting Intel and Arm Macs | Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new information stealer targeting Apple macOS systems that's designed to set up | OS | The Hacker News |
5.5.24 | Microsoft: April Windows Server updates cause NTLM auth failures | Microsoft has confirmed customer reports of NTLM authentication failures and high load after installing last month's Windows Server security updates. | OS | |
5.5.24 | Microsoft says April Windows updates break VPN connections | Microsoft says the April 2024 Windows security updates break VPN connections on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server systems. | OS | |
4.5.24 | New Wpeeper Android malware hides behind hacked WordPress sites | A new Android backdoor malware named 'Wpeeper' has been spotted in at least two unofficial app stores mimicking the Uptodown App Store, a popular third-party app store for Android devices with over 220 million downloads. | OS | |
4.5.24 | Google rejected 2.28 million risky Android apps from Play store in 2023 | Google blocked 2.28 million Android apps from being published on Google Play after finding various policy violations that could threaten user's security. | OS | |
4.5.24 | New Brokewell malware takes over Android devices, steals data | Security researchers have discovered a new Android banking trojan they named Brokewell that can capture every event on the device, from touches and information displayed to text input and the applications the user launches. | OS | |
3.5.24 | Popular Android Apps Like Xiaomi, WPS Office Vulnerable to File Overwrite Flaw | Several popular Android applications available in Google Play Store are susceptible to a path traversal-affiliated vulnerability | OS | The Hacker News |
2.5.24 | Android Malware Wpeeper Uses Compromised WordPress Sites to Hide C2 Servers | Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented malware targeting Android devices that uses | OS | The Hacker News |
27.4.24 | Windows 11 KB5036980 update goes live with Start Menu ads | Microsoft has enabled Start menu ads in the optional KB5036980 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. | OS | |
27.4.24 | Microsoft pulls fix for Outlook bug behind ICS security alerts | Microsoft reversed the fix for an Outlook bug causing erroneous security warnings after installing December 2023 security updates | OS | |
27.4.24 | Microsoft releases Exchange hotfixes for security update issues | Microsoft has released hotfix updates to address multiple known issues impacting Exchange servers after installing the March 2024 security updates. | OS | |
26.4.24 | New 'Brokewell' Android Malware Spread Through Fake Browser Updates | Fake browser updates are being used to push a previously undocumented Android malware called Brokewell . "Brokewell is a | OS | The Hacker News |
19.4.24 | SoumniBot malware exploits Android bugs to evade detection | A new Android banking malware named 'SoumniBot' is using a less common obfuscation approach by exploiting weaknesses in the Android manifest extraction and parsing procedure. | OS | BleepingComputer |
18.4.24 | New Android Trojan 'SoumniBot' Evades Detection with Clever Tricks | A new Android trojan called SoumniBot has been detected in the wild targeting users in South Korea by leveraging weaknesses in the | OS | The Hacker News |
16.4.24 | Microsoft lifts Windows 11 block on some Intel systems after 2 years | Microsoft has finally lifted a compatibility hold blocking Windows 11 upgrades on systems with Intel 11th Gen Core processors and Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers. | OS | |
15.4.24 | Chinese-Linked LightSpy iOS Spyware Targets South Asian iPhone Users | Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a "renewed" cyber espionage campaign targeting users in South Asia with the aim of | OS | The Hacker News |
13.4.24 | Apple: Mercenary spyware attacks target iPhone users in 92 countries | Apple has been notifying iPhone users in 92 countries about a "mercenary spyware attack" attempting to remotely compromise their device. | OS | |
13.4.24 | Critical Rust flaw enables Windows command injection attacks | Microsoft has released the KB5036892 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with twenty-three changes and two new features. | OS | BleepingComputer |
11.4.24 | Windows 10 KB5036892 update released with 23 new fixes, changes | Microsoft has released the KB5036892 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with twenty-three changes and two new features. | OS | |
11.4.24 | Windows 11 KB5036893 update released with 29 changes, Moment 5 features | Microsoft has released the KB5036893 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3, which includes 29 changes and fixes and enables the Moment 5 features for every user. | OS | |
11.4.24 | Microsoft April 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 150 security flaws, 67 RCEs | Today is Microsoft's April 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 150 flaws and sixty-seven remote code execution bugs. | OS | |
11.4.24 | Apple Updates Spyware Alert System to Warn Victims of Mercenary Attacks | Apple on Wednesday revised its documentation pertaining to its mercenary spyware threat notification system to mention that it | OS | The Hacker News |
11.4.24 | 'eXotic Visit' Spyware Campaign Targets Android Users in India and Pakistan | An active Android malware campaign dubbed eXotic Visit has been primarily targeting users in South Asia, particularly those in India | OS | The Hacker News |
10.4.24 | Microsoft Fixes 149 Flaws in Huge April Patch Release, Zero-Days Included | Microsoft has released security updates for the month of April 2024 to remediate a record 149 flaws , two of which have come under | OS | The Hacker News |
8.4.24 | The new features coming in Windows 11 24H2, expected this fall | Windows 11 24H2 is set to arrive on existing devices this fall with several new features, mostly Copilot-related improvements. | OS | |
8.4.24 | New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser | Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the configured Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser through software or by manually modifying the Registry. | OS | |
7.4.24 | Recent Windows updates break Microsoft Connected Cache delivery | Microsoft says Windows 10 updates released since the start of the year are breaking Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks. | OS | |
7.4.24 | Microsoft fixes Windows Sysprep issue behind 0x80073cf2 errors | Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool after installing November Windows 10 updates. | OS | |
4.4.24 | Google Warns: Android Zero-Day Flaws in Pixel Phones Exploited by Forensic Companies | Google has disclosed that two Android security flaws impacting its Pixel smartphones have been exploited in the wild by forensic | OS | The Hacker News |
1.4.24 | Malicious Apps Caught Secretly Turning Android Phones into Proxies for Cybercriminals | Several malicious Android apps that turn mobile devices running the operating system into residential proxies (RESIPs) for other | OS | The Hacker News |
1.4.24 | Vultur Android Banking Trojan Returns with Upgraded Remote Control Capabilities | The Android banking trojan known as Vultur has resurfaced with a suite of new features and improved anti-analysis and detection | OS | The Hacker News |
31.3.24 | Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro get preview updates until June 26 | Microsoft reminded customers today that the Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro editions will continue to receive non-security preview updates until June 26. | OS | BleepingComputer |
30.3.24 | Windows 11 KB5035942 update enables Moment 5 features for everyone | Microsoft has released the March 2024 non-security KB5035942 preview update for Windows 11 23H2, which enables Moment 5 features by default and fixes 18 known issues. | OS | |
30.3.24 | Windows 10 KB5035941 update released with lock screen widgets | Microsoft has released the optional KB5035941 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, introducing widgets on the lock screen, Windows Spotlight on the desktop, and 21 other fixes or changes. | OS | BleepingComputer |
30.3.24 | Free VPN apps on Google Play turned Android phones into proxies | Over 15 free VPN apps on Google Play were found using a malicious software development kit that turned Android devices into unwitting residential proxies, likely used for cybercrime and shopping bots. | OS | BleepingComputer |
24.3.24 | Microsoft releases emergency fix for Windows Server crashes | Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates to fix a known issue causing Windows domain controllers to crash after installing the March 2024 Windows Server security updates. | OS | |
23.3.24 | Windows 11 Notepad finally gets spellcheck and autocorrect | Microsoft continues to add new features to the Windows Notepad, today announcing a preview release with built-in spellchecking and an autocorrect feature. | OS | |
23.3.24 | KDE advises extreme caution after theme wipes Linux user's files | On Wednesday, the KDE team warned Linux users to exercise "extreme caution" when installing global themes, even from the official KDE Store, because these themes run arbitrary code on devices to customize the desktop's appearance. | OS | |
23.3.24 | Microsoft confirms Windows Server issue behind domain controller crashes | Microsoft confirmed that a memory leak introduced with the March 2024 Windows Server security updates is behind a widespread issue causing Windows domain controllers to crash. | OS | |
23.3.24 | New Windows Server updates cause domain controller crashes, reboots | The March 2024 Windows Server updates are causing some domain controllers to crash and restart, according to widespread reports from Windows administrators. | OS | |
21.3.24 | Oracle warns that macOS 14.4 update breaks Java on Apple CPUs | Oracle warned Apple customers to delay installing the latest macOS 14.4 Sonoma update because it will break Java on Apple silicon CPUs. | OS | |
17.3.24 | Microsoft announces Office LTSC 2024 preview starting next month | Microsoft announced that Office LTSC 2024, the next Office LTSC release, will enter a commercial preview phase starting next month and will be generally available later this year. | OS | |
14.3.24 | PixPirate Android malware uses new tactic to hide on phones | The latest version of the PixPirate banking trojan for Android employs a previously unseen method to hide from the victim while remaining active on the infected device even if its dropper app has been removed. | OS | |
14.3.24 | Windows KB5035849 update failing to install with 0xd000034 errors | The KB5035849 cumulative update released during today's Patch Tuesday fails to install on Windows 10 and Windows Server systems with 0xd0000034 errors. | OS | |
13.3.24 | Windows 11 KB5035853 update released, here's what's new | Microsoft has released the KB5035853 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3 and 22H2, with 21 fixes and changes, including fixing a bug causing 0x800F0922 errors when installing updates. | OS | BleepingComputer |
13.3.24 | Windows 10 KB5035845 update released with 9 new changes, fixes | Microsoft has released the KB5035845 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes nine new changes and fixes. | OS | |
13.3.24 | Microsoft March 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 60 flaws, 18 RCE bugs | Today is Microsoft's March 2024 Patch Tuesday, and security updates have been released for 60 vulnerabilities, including eighteen remote code execution flaws. | OS | |
13.3.24 | Microsoft says Windows 10 21H2 support is ending in June | Microsoft announced today that it would end support for Windows 10 21H2 in June when the Enterprise and Education editions reach the end of service. | OS | |
13.3.24 | Microsoft's March Updates Fix 61 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Hyper-V Flaws | Microsoft on Tuesday released its monthly security update, addressing 61 different security flaws spanning its software, including two critical issues | OS | The Hacker News |
10.3.24 | Windows 10 KB5001716 update fails with 0x80070643 errors, how to fix | Microsoft is pushing out a Windows 10 KB5001716 update used to improve Windows Update that is ironically failing to install, showing 0x80070643 errors. | OS | |
9.3.24 | Apple fixes two new iOS zero-days exploited in attacks on iPhones | Apple released emergency security updates to fix two iOS zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks on iPhones. | OS | |
6.3.24 | Microsoft is killing off the Android apps in Windows 11 feature | Microsoft has unexpectedly announced they are ending support for the Windows Subsystem for Android next year on March 5th. | OS | |
6.3.24 | Microsoft: Windows 11 “invites” coming to more Windows 10 Pro PCs | Starting next month, Microsoft nag screens pushing Windows 11 will also show up on non-managed enterprise devices running Windows 10 Pro and Pro Workstation. | OS | |
6.3.24 | Urgent: Apple Issues Critical Updates for Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws | Apple has released security updates to address several security flaws, including two vulnerabilities that it said have been actively exploited in the | OS | The Hacker News |
3.3.24 | Windows Kernel bug fixed last month exploited as zero-day since August | Microsoft patched a high-severity Windows Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability in February, six months after being informed that the flaw was being exploited as a zero-day. | OS | |
3.3.24 | Microsoft fixes Outlook clients not syncing over Exchange ActiveSync | Microsoft has fixed an issue causing some Microsoft 365 users' Outlook desktop clients to stop connecting to email servers via Exchange ActiveSync. | OS | |
3.3.24 | Microsoft pulls Edge update causing 'Out of Memory' crashes | Microsoft has pulled the Microsoft Edge 122.0.2365.63 update after users reported receiving "Out of memory" errors when browsing the web or accessing the browser settings. | OS | |
3.3.24 | Windows 10 KB5034843 update released with 9 new changes, fixes | Microsoft has released the optional KB5034843 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with an updated sharing experience and eight other fixes or changes. | OS | |
3.3.24 | Windows 11 KB5034848 preview update adds USB 80Gbps support | Microsoft has released the optional KB5034848 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which brings new features, including USB 80Gbps and nineteen other changes and fixes. | OS | |
3.3.24 | Windows 11 'Moment 5' update released, here are the new features | Microsoft has released the Windows 11 'Moment 5' update for versions 23H2 and 22H2, starting the rollout of new features, such as Windows Copilot skills and plugins, Voice Access, AI enhancements for ClipChamp and Photos, and Narrator improvements. | OS | |
3.3.24 | Microsoft rolls back decision to stop Windows 11 22H2 preview updates | Microsoft says that systems running Windows 11 22H2 will continue to receive non-security preview updates after initially stating they would no longer receive them after February 2024. | OS | |
2.3.24 | Kali Linux 2024.1 released with 4 new tools, UI refresh | Kali Linux has released version 2024.1, the first version of 2024, with four new tools, a theme refresh, and desktop changes. | OS | |
2.3.24 | Windows February 2024 updates fail to install with 0x800F0922 errors | Microsoft says the February 2024 updates fail to install on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems, with 0x800F0922 errors and downloads stopping at 96%. | OS | |
25.2.24 | Microsoft has started testing Wi-Fi 7 support in Windows 11 | Microsoft is testing support for Wi-Fi 7 in Windows 11, which offers multi-gigabit speeds and improved throughput, latency, and reliability compared to previous Wi-Fi generations. | OS | |
25.2.24 | Microsoft now force installing Windows 11 23H2 on eligible PCs | Microsoft has started force installing Windows 11 23H2 on eligible devices that have reached or are close to their end-of-servicing date. | OS | |
23.2.24 | Anatsa Android malware downloaded 150,000 times via Google Play | The Anatsa banking trojan has been targeting users in Europe by infecting Android devices through malware droppers hosted on Google Play. | OS | |
23.2.24 | Researchers Detail Apple's Recent Zero-Click Shortcuts Vulnerability | Details have emerged about a now-patched high-severity security flaw in Apple's Shortcuts app that could permit a shortcut to access sensitive | OS | The Hacker News |
19.2.24 | Meta Warns of 8 Spyware Firms Targeting iOS, Android, and Windows Devices | Meta Platforms said it took a series of steps to curtail malicious activity from eight different firms based in Italy, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates | OS | The Hacker News |
19.2.24 | Anatsa Android Trojan Bypasses Google Play Security, Expands Reach to New Countries | The Android banking trojan known as Anatsa has expanded its focus to include Slovakia, Slovenia, and Czechia as part of a new campaign observed | OS | The Hacker News |
18.2.24 | Microsoft says it fixed a Windows Metadata server issue that’s still broken | Microsoft claims to have fixed Windows Metadata connection issues which continue to plague customers, causing problems for users trying to manage their printers and other hardware. | OS | |
18.2.24 | New ‘Gold Pickaxe’ Android, iOS malware steals your face for fraud | A new iOS and Android trojan named 'GoldPickaxe' employs a social engineering scheme to trick victims into scanning their faces and ID documents, which are believed to be used to generate deepfakes for unauthorized banking access. | OS | |
18.2.24 | Microsoft: New critical Exchange bug exploited as zero-day | Microsoft warned today in an updated security advisory that a critical vulnerability in Exchange Server was exploited as a zero-day before being fixed during this month's Patch Tuesday. | OS | |
18.2.24 | Microsoft Exchange update enables Extended Protection by default | Microsoft is automatically enabling Windows Extended Protection on Exchange servers after installing this month's 2024 H1 Cumulative Update (aka CU14). | OS | |
17.2.24 | Hackers used new Windows Defender zero-day to drop DarkMe malware | Microsoft has patched today a Windows Defender SmartScreen zero-day exploited in the wild by a financially motivated threat group to deploy the DarkMe remote access trojan (RAT). | OS | |
17.2.24 | Windows 10 KB5034763 update released with new fixes, changes | Microsoft has released the KB5034763 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes a small number of changes, including the continued rollout of changes to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA). | OS | |
17.2.24 | Microsoft February 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 73 flaws | Today is Microsoft's February 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 73 flaws and two actively exploited zero-days. | OS | |
17.2.24 | Windows 11 KB5034765 update released with Start Menu fixes | Microsoft has released the KB5034765 cumulative update for Windows versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix several bugs in the OS, including an issue that causes problems with the Start menu. | OS | |
15.2.24 | Microsoft Rolls Out Patches for 73 Flaws, Including 2 Windows Zero-Days | Microsoft has released patches to address 73 security flaws spanning its software lineup as part of its Patch Tuesday updates for February 2024, | OS | The Hacker News |
12.2.24 | Microsoft Introduces Linux-Like 'sudo' Command to Windows 11 | Microsoft said it's introducing Sudo for Windows 11 as part of an early preview version to help users execute commands with administrator | OS | The Hacker News |
10.2.24 | New RustDoor macOS malware impersonates Visual Studio update | A new Rust-based macOS malware spreading as a Visual Studio update to provide backdoor access to compromised systems uses infrastructure linked to the infamous ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang. | OS | |
10.2.24 | Microsoft fixes Copilot issue blocking Windows 11 upgrades | Microsoft has lifted a compatibility hold that blocked upgrades to Windows 11 23H2 after resolving an issue that caused desktop icons to move erratically when using Windows Copilot on multi-monitor systems. | OS | |
10.2.24 | Alert: New Stealthy "RustDoor" Backdoor Targeting Apple macOS Devices | Apple macOS users are the target of a new Rust-based backdoor that has been operating under the radar since November 2023. The backdoor, | OS | The Hacker News |
9.2.24 | Microsoft unveils new 'Sudo for Windows' feature in Windows 11 | Microsoft introduced 'Sudo for Windows' today, a new Windows 11 feature allowing users to execute commands with elevated privileges from unelevated terminals. | OS | |
9.2.24 | Android XLoader malware can now auto-execute after installation | A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch. | OS | |
9.2.24 | Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple’s App Store | LastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials. | OS | |
9.2.24 | Google tests blocking side-loaded Android apps with risky permissions | Google has launched a new pilot program to fight financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files that request access to risky permissions. | OS | |
9.2.24 | MoqHao Android Malware Evolves with Auto-Execution Capability | Threat hunters have identified a new variant of Android malware called MoqHao that automatically executes on infected devices without requiring | OS | The Hacker News |
8.2.24 | Google Starts Blocking Sideloading of Potentially Dangerous Android Apps in Singapore | Google has unveiled a new pilot program in Singapore that aims to prevent users from sideloading certain apps that abuse Android app permissions to | OS | The Hacker News |
7.2.24 | Microsoft is bringing the Linux sudo command to Windows Server | Microsoft is bringing the Linux 'sudo' feature to Windows Server 2025, offering a new way for admins to elevate privileges for console applications. | OS | |
7.2.24 | Microsoft is bringing the Linux sudo command to Windows Server | Microsoft is bringing the Linux 'sudo' feature to Windows Server 2025, offering a new way for admins to elevate privileges for console applications. | OS | BleepingComputer |
5.2.24 | Patchwork Using Romance Scam Lures to Infect Android Devices with VajraSpy Malware | The threat actor known as Patchwork likely used romance scam lures to trap victims in Pakistan and India, and infect their Android devices with a remote | OS | The Hacker News |
5.2.24 | Pegasus Spyware Targeted iPhones of Journalists and Activists in Jordan | The iPhones belonging to nearly three dozen journalists, activists, human rights lawyers, and civil society members in Jordan have been targeted with NSO | OS | The Hacker News |
4.2.24 | More Android apps riddled with malware spotted on Google Play | An Android remote access trojan (RAT) known as VajraSpy was found in 12 malicious applications, six of which were available on Google Play from April 1, 2021, through September 10, 2023. | OS | |
3.2.24 | Exploit released for Android local elevation flaw impacting 7 OEMs | A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a local privilege elevation flaw impacting at least seven Android original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is now publicly available on GitHub. However, as the exploit requires local access, its release will mostly be helpful to researchers. | OS | |
2.2.24 | Microsoft releases first Windows Server 2025 preview build | Microsoft has released Windows Server Insider Preview 26040, the first Windows Server 2025 build for admins enrolled in its Windows Insider program. | OS | BleepingComputer |
1.2.24 | Microsoft introduces flighting for Windows Server insiders | Microsoft has launched flighting for Windows Server systems enrolled in its Windows Insider open software testing program. | OS | |
1.2.24 | iPhone apps abuse iOS push notifications to collect user data | Numerous iOS apps are using background processes triggered by push notifications to collect user data about devices, potentially allowing the creation of fingerprinting profiles used for tracking. | OS | |
1.2.24 | Windows 11 KB5034204 update fixes Bluetooth audio issues, 24 bugs | Microsoft released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which comes with Bluetooth audio bug fixes and addresses 24 known issues. | OS | |
1.2.24 | Microsoft: Recent updates cause Sysprep Windows validation errors | Microsoft says admins are seeing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool to validate Windows installations for deployment after installing recent Windows 10 updates. | OS | BleepingComputer |
31.1.24 | Windows 10 KB5034203 preview update adds EU DMA compliance | Microsoft has released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which adds Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance in the European Economic Area (EEA) to allow European users to uninstall all apps in Windows by March 6. | OS | |
31.1.24 | Cracked macOS apps drain wallets using scripts fetched from DNS records | Hackers are using a stealthy method to deliver to macOS users information-stealing malware through DNS records that hide malicious scripts. | OS | |
31.1.24 | Apple fixes first zero-day bug exploited in attacks this year | Apple released security updates to address this year's first zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks that could impact iPhones, Macs, and Apple TVs. | OS | |
23.1.24 | "Activator" Alert: MacOS Malware Hides in Cracked Apps, Targeting Crypto Wallets | Cracked software have been observed infecting Apple macOS users with a previously undocumented stealer malware capable of harvesting system | OS | The Hacker News |
23.1.24 | Apple Issues Patch for Critical Zero-Day in iPhones, Macs - Update Now | Apple on Monday released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari web browser to address a zero-day flaw that has come under active | OS | The Hacker News |
23.1.24 | MavenGate Attack Could Let Hackers Hijack Java and Android via Abandoned Libraries | Several public and popular libraries abandoned but still used in Java and Android applications have been found susceptible to a new software supply | OS | The Hacker News |
20.1.24 | Bigpanzi botnet infects 170,000 Android TV boxes with malware | A previously unknown cybercrime syndicate named 'Bigpanzi' has been making significant money by infecting Android TV and eCos set-top boxes worldwide since at least 2015. | OS | |
20.1.24 | iShutdown scripts can help detect iOS spyware on your iPhone | Security researchers found that infections with high-profile spyware Pegasus, Reign, and Predator could be discovered on compromised Apple mobile devices by checking Shutdown.log, a system log file that stores reboot events. | OS | |
19.1.24 | MacOS info-stealers quickly evolve to evade XProtect detection | Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently. | OS | |
19.1.24 | Experts Warn of macOS Backdoor Hidden in Pirated Versions of Popular Software | Pirated applications targeting Apple macOS users have been observed containing a backdoor capable of granting attackers remote control to infected | OS | The Hacker News |
18.1.24 | New iShutdown Method Exposes Hidden Spyware Like Pegasus on Your iPhone | Cybersecurity researchers have identified a "lightweight method" called iShutdown for reliably identifying signs of spyware on Apple iOS devices, | OS | The Hacker News |
15.1.24 | The new Windows 11 features coming in 2024 | Windows 11 is gearing up to introduce an array of exciting new features in 2024 aimed at enhancing user experience across various aspects of the operating system. | OS | |
15.1.24 | GrapheneOS: Frequent Android auto-reboots block firmware exploits | GrapheneOS, a privacy and security-focused Android-based operating system, has posted a series of tweets on X suggesting that Android should introduce frequent auto-reboots to make it harder for forensic software vendors to exploit firmware flaws and spy on the users. | OS | |
12.1.24 | Microsoft testing Windows 11 USB 80Gbps support, Copilot on login | Microsoft is now testing support for the USB4 Version 2.0 specification in Windows 11, enabling transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables. | OS | BleepingComputer |
11.1.24 | Windows 10 KB5034441 security update fails with 0x80070643 errors | Windows 10 users worldwide report problems installing Microsoft's January Patch Tuesday updates, getting 0x80070643 errors when attempting to install the KB5034441 security update for BitLocker. | OS | |
11.1.24 | Microsoft Exchange 2019 has reached end of mainstream support | Microsoft announced the end of mainstream support for its Exchange Server 2019 on-premises mail server software on January 9, 2023. | OS | |
11.1.24 | Windows 10 KB5034122 update released with fix for shut down bug | Microsoft has released the KB5034122 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes only a small number of fixes due to the holiday season. | OS | |
11.1.24 | Microsoft January 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 49 flaws, 12 RCE bugs | Today is Microsoft's January 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for a total of 49 flaws and 12 remote code execution vulnerabilities. | OS | BleepingComputer |
11.1.24 | Windows 11 KB5034123 update released with security and Wi-Fi fixes | Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5034123 cumulative update for versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix a variety of issues, including a potential Wi-Fi bug that was fixed in a KIR last month. | OS | |
11.1.24 | Google Search bug shows blank page in Firefox for Android | Users of the Firefox browser for Android have been reporting that they are seeing a blank page when trying to load the main Google Search site. | OS | BleepingComputer |
11.1.24 | Atomic Stealer Gets an Upgrade - Targeting Mac Users with Encrypted Payload | Cybersecurity researchers have identified an updated version of a macOS information stealer called Atomic (or AMOS), indicating that the threat actors | OS | The Hacker News |
10.1.24 | Microsoft's January 2024 Windows Update Patches 48 New Vulnerabilities | Microsoft has addressed a total of 48 security flaws spanning its software as part of its Patch Tuesday updates for January 2024. Of the 48 bugs, two are | OS | The Hacker News |
9.1.24 | The best Windows 11 features added in 2023 | The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for Windows 11 with the introduction of several new features and improvements. This includes drag and drop for the taskbar, AI, and more. | OS | BleepingComputer |