23 Jan Microsoft tests a new “Rejuvenated” Windows 11 Task Manager, how to enable Microsoft is testing a new hidden feature in the latest Windows 11 preview build that rejuvenates the user interface for Task Manager with a new design and modern appearance. […]
23 Jan FBI warns of malicious QR codes used to steal your money The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans this week that cybercriminals are using maliciously crafted Quick Response (QR) codes to steal their credentials and financial info. […]
22 Jan CISA adds 17 vulnerabilities to list of bugs exploited in attacks This week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added seventeen actively exploited vulnerabilities to the ‘Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. […]
22 Jan School District reports a 334% hike in cybersecurity insurance costs Bloomington School District 87 in Illinois has published its cyber-insurance renewal details, and the cost has jumped from $6,661 in 2021 to $22,229 this year. […]
22 Jan Dutch cybersecurity agency warns of lingering Log4j risks In a warning issued on Thursday, the Dutch National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) says organizations should still be aware of risks connected to Log4j attacks and remain vigilant for ongoing threats. […]
21 Jan The Week in Ransomware – January 21st 2022 – Arrests, Wipers, and More It has been quite a busy week with ransomware, with law enforcement making arrests, data-wiping attacks, and the return of the Qlocker ransomware. […]
21 Jan Microsoft backpedals on Windows 11 NCPA control panel removal Microsoft has backpedaled its decision to forcefully redirect users from the Network Connections (ncpa.cpl) control panel to the Advanced Network Settings screen. […]
21 Jan Phishing impersonates shipping giant Maersk to push STRRAT malware A new phishing campaign using fake shipping delivery lures installs the STRRAT remote access trojan on unsuspecting victim’s devices. […]
21 Jan Microsoft disables Excel 4.0 macros by default to block malware Microsoft has announced that Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros will now be disabled by default to protect customers from malicious documents. […]
21 Jan Over 90 WordPress themes, plugins backdoored in supply chain attack A massive supply chain attack compromised 93 WordPress themes and plugins to contain a backdoor, giving threat-actors full access to websites. […]