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9-year-old Windows flaw abused to drop ZLoader malware in 111 countries
The vulnerability was identified and fixed in 2013 but in 2014 Microsoft revised the fix.
Attackers bypass Microsoft security patch to drop Formbook malware
The patch was issued to prevent the execution of code that downloaded the Microsoft Cabinet archive containing a malicious executable.
Microsoft disrupts activity of Chinese hackers by seizing 42 websites
Dubbed Nickel by Microsoft; was actively using the websites for malicious purposes.
Fake KPSPico Windows activator tool KPSPico steals crypto wallet data
Watch out for fake and malicious KMSPico Windows activator used in spreading CrypBot malware to steal crypto wallets' data.
Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers abused in new phishing campaign
The noteworthy aspect of this phishing campaign is that the emails were sent as replies to previously sent messages, due to which these appeared legit.
Attackers exploiting Windows Installer vulnerability despite patching
According to Cisco Talos, abusing the flaw would allow an attacker with limited access to get higher privileges and become an administrator.
ProxyShell vulnerabilities exploited in domain-wide ransomware attacks
The ProxyShell vulnerabilities have prompted threat actors to launch domain-wide ransomware attacks against their targets.
macOS flaw allowed attackers to install persistent, undetectable malware
The vulnerability was identified in System Integrity Protection (SIP) within the macOS ecosystem.
New malware lures fake Chrome update to attack Windows PCs
The prime target of this malware campaign is unsuspecting users on Windows 10.
Microsoft Azure customer hit by 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack
Microsoft has confirmed that the DDoS attack against an Azure customer originated from a botnet comprising at least 70,000 compromised devices.