February 2022 – Page 7

Google almost doubles Linux Kernel, Kubernetes zero-day rewards

Google says it bumped up rewards for reports of Linux Kernel, Kubernetes, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), or kCTF vulnerabilities by adding bigger bonuses for zero-day bugs and exploits using unique exploitation techniques. […]

15 Feb

Windows 11 KB5010414 update brings long-awaited taskbar improvements

Microsoft has released the optional KB5010414 cumulative update preview for Windows 11, with highly anticipated taskbar enhancements and fixes for 19 issues, including printing and driver problems. […]

15 Feb

Windows 10 KB5010415 update released with 35 bug fixes, improvements

Microsoft has released the optional KB5010415 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2. […]

15 Feb

Ukrainian military agencies, banks hit by DDoS attacks, defacements

The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine and two of the country’s state-owned banks, Privatbank (Ukraine’s largest bank) and Oschadbank (the State Savings Bank), are being hammered by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. […]

14 Feb

Kali Linux 2022.1 released with 6 new tools, SSH wide compat, and more

Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2022.1, the first version of 2022, with improved accessibility features, a visual refresh, SSH wide compatibility, and of course, new toys to play with! […]

14 Feb

Google Chrome emergency update fixes zero-day exploited in attacks

Google has released Chrome 98.0.4758.102 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, to fix a high-severity zero-day vulnerability used by threat actors in attacks. […]

14 Feb

Ukraine says it’s targeted by ‘massive wave of hybrid warfare’

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) today said the country is the target of an ongoing “wave of hybrid warfare,” aiming to instill anxiety and undermine Ukrainian society’s confidence in the state’s ability to defend its citizens. […]

14 Feb

Sports brand Mizuno hit with ransomware attack delaying orders

Sports equipment and sportswear brand Mizuno is affected by phone outages and order delays after being hit by ransomware, BleepingComputer has learned from sources familiar with the attack. […]

14 Feb

FTC warns VoIP providers: Share your robocall info or get sued

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said today that it will take legal action against Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers who do not hand over information requested during robocall investigations. […]

13 Feb

Microsoft is making it harder to steal Windows passwords from memory

Microsoft is enabling an ‘Attack Surface Reduction’ security feature rule by default to block hackers’ attempts to steal Windows credentials from the LSASS process. […]

Month: February 2022

Google almost doubles Linux Kernel, Kubernetes zero-day rewards

Windows 11 KB5010414 update brings long-awaited taskbar improvements

Windows 10 KB5010415 update released with 35 bug fixes, improvements

Ukrainian military agencies, banks hit by DDoS attacks, defacements

Kali Linux 2022.1 released with 6 new tools, SSH wide compat, and more

Google Chrome emergency update fixes zero-day exploited in attacks

Ukraine says it’s targeted by ‘massive wave of hybrid warfare’

Sports brand Mizuno hit with ransomware attack delaying orders

FTC warns VoIP providers: Share your robocall info or get sued

Microsoft is making it harder to steal Windows passwords from memory