November 2021 – Page 6

Microsoft: Windows Installer breaks apps after updates, repairs

Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting client and server Windows versions that breaks apps after updating or repairing them using the Windows Installer (previously known as Microsoft Installer). […]

18 Nov

Android malware BrazKing returns as a stealthier banking trojan

The BrazKing Android banking trojan has returned with dynamic banking overlays and a new implementation trick that enables it to operate without requesting risky permissions. […]

18 Nov

Microsoft: Iranian state hackers increasingly target IT sector

Microsoft says Iranian-backed hacking groups have increasingly attempted to compromise IT services companies this year to steal credentials they could use to breach the systems of downstream clients. […]

18 Nov

New Memento ransomware switches to WinRar after failing at encryption

A new ransomware group called Memento takes the unusual approach of locking files inside password-protected archives after their encryption method kept being detected by security software. […]

18 Nov

Microsoft increases Windows 11 rollout pace to Windows 10 devices

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 upgrade to more eligible Windows 10 devices faster after not detecting update experience issues during the first rollout phases. […]

18 Nov

Glitch service abused to host short-lived phishing sites

Phishing actors are now actively abusing the Glitch platform to host short-lived credential-stealing URLs for free while evading detection and takedowns. […]

18 Nov

North Korean cyberspies target govt officials with custom malware

A state-sponsored North Korean threat actor tracked as TA406 was recently observed deploying custom info-stealing malware in espionage campaigns. […]

17 Nov

TikTok phishing threatens to delete influencers’ accounts

Researchers have observed a new phishing campaign primarily targeting high-profile TikTok accounts belonging to influencers, brand consultants, production studios, and influencers’ managers. […]

17 Nov

Victims of $2 billion BitConnect fraud to get back $57 million

U.S. law enforcement authorities will start liquidating roughly $57 million worth of cryptocurrency seized from the now-defunct BitConnect crypto exchange to provide some restitution to defrauded investors. […]

17 Nov

US, UK warn of Iranian hackers exploiting Microsoft Exchange, Fortinet

US, UK, and Australian cybersecurity agencies warned today of ongoing exploitation of Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell and Fortinet vulnerabilities linked to an Iranian-backed hacking group. […]

Month: November 2021

Microsoft: Windows Installer breaks apps after updates, repairs

Android malware BrazKing returns as a stealthier banking trojan

Microsoft: Iranian state hackers increasingly target IT sector

New Memento ransomware switches to WinRar after failing at encryption

Microsoft increases Windows 11 rollout pace to Windows 10 devices

Glitch service abused to host short-lived phishing sites

North Korean cyberspies target govt officials with custom malware

TikTok phishing threatens to delete influencers’ accounts

Victims of $2 billion BitConnect fraud to get back $57 million

US, UK warn of Iranian hackers exploiting Microsoft Exchange, Fortinet