September 2022 – We Fix PC

Windows 11 22H2 KB5017389 preview update released with 30 changes

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 KB5017389 preview cumulative update with 30 fixes or improvements. This Windows 11 cumulative update is part of Microsoft’s September 2022 monthly “C” update, allowing users to test upcoming fixes coming in the October 2022 Patch Tuesday. […]

30 Sep

The Week in Ransomware – September 30th 2022 – Emerging from the Shadows

This week’s news primarily revolves around LockBit, BlackMatter, and the rising enterprise-targeting Royal ransomware operation. […]

30 Sep

CISA: Hackers exploit critical Bitbucket Server flaw in attacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added three more security flaws to its list of bugs exploited in attacks, including a Bitbucket Server RCE and two Microsoft Exchange zero-days. […]

30 Sep

Fake US govt job offers push Cobalt Strike in phishing attacks

A new phishing campaign targets US and New Zealand job seekers with malicious documents installing Cobalt Strike beacons for remote access to victims’ devices. […]

30 Sep

Optus breach victims will get “supercharged” fraud protection

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced today the launch of Operation Guardian which will ensure that more than 10,000 customers who had their personal info leaked in the Optus data breach will get priority protection against fraud attempts. […]

30 Sep

Germany arrests hacker for stealing €4 million via phishing attacks

Germany’s Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), the country’s federal criminal police, carried out raids on the homes of three individuals yesterday suspected of orchestrating large-scale phishing campaigns that defrauded internet users of €4,000,000. […]

30 Sep

Windows 11 22H2 blocked on some systems due to printer issues

Microsoft is now blocking the Windows 11 22H2 update from being offered because of compatibility issues affecting Windows devices with printers using Microsoft IPP Class Driver or Universal Print Class Driver. […]

30 Sep

Microsoft confirms new Exchange zero-days are used in attacks

Microsoft has confirmed that two recently reported zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019 are being exploited in the wild. […]

29 Sep

New Microsoft Exchange zero-days actively exploited in attacks

Threat actors are exploiting yet-to-be-disclosed Microsoft Exchange zero-day bugs allowing for remote code execution, according to claims made by security researchers at Vietnamese cybersecurity outfit GTSC, who first spotted and reported the attacks. […]

29 Sep

New Microsoft Exchange zero-day actively exploited in attacks

Threat actors are exploiting yet-to-be-disclosed Microsoft Exchange zero-day bugs allowing for remote code execution, according to claims made by security researchers at Vietnamese cybersecurity outfit GTSC, who first spotted and reported the attacks. […]

Month: September 2022

Windows 11 22H2 KB5017389 preview update released with 30 changes

The Week in Ransomware – September 30th 2022 – Emerging from the Shadows

CISA: Hackers exploit critical Bitbucket Server flaw in attacks

Fake US govt job offers push Cobalt Strike in phishing attacks

Optus breach victims will get “supercharged” fraud protection

Germany arrests hacker for stealing €4 million via phishing attacks

Windows 11 22H2 blocked on some systems due to printer issues

Microsoft confirms new Exchange zero-days are used in attacks

New Microsoft Exchange zero-days actively exploited in attacks

New Microsoft Exchange zero-day actively exploited in attacks