Microsoft Teams, Exchange Server, Windows 10 Hacked in Pwn2Own 2021
The 2021 Pwn2Own is among the largest in its history, with 23 separate entries targeting 10 products.
Source: Dark Reading – Threat
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Purple Fox Malware Propagates as Worms Attacking Windows Machines
Recently, cybersecurity researchers have asserted that they have detected a botnet that is continuously targeting Windows devices that are rapidly growing in size.
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Adobe Critical Code-Execution Flaws Plague Windows Users
The critical flaws exist in Adobe Framemaker, Connect and the Creative Cloud desktop application for Windows.
Source: Threat Post – Web Security
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Enterprise Windows Threats Drop as Mac Attacks Rise: Report
An analysis of 2020 malware activity indicates businesses should be worried about internal hack tools, ransomware, and spyware in the year ahead.
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Microsoft Pulls Bad Windows Update After Patch Tuesday Headaches
Microsoft released a new servicing stack update (KB5001078) after an older one caused problems for Windows users installing Patch Tuesday security updates.
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A Windows Defender Flaw Lurked Undetected for 12 Years
Microsoft has finally patched the bug in its antivirus program after researchers spotted it last fall.
Source: Wired – A Windows Defender
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Microsoft Fixes Windows Zero-Day in Patch Tuesday Rollout
Microsoft’s monthly security fixes addressed a Win32k zero-day, six publicly known flaws, and three bugs in the Windows TCP/IP stack.
Source: Dark
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Attackers Exploit Critical Adobe Flaw to Target Windows Users
A critical vulnerability in Adobe Reader has been exploited in “limited attacks.”
Source: Threat Post – Web Security – Attackers Exploit Critical
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Fake Forcepoint Google Chrome Extension Hacks Windows Users
In a unique attack, cybercriminals locally install an extension to manipulate data in internal web applications that the victims have access to.
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Google Chrome Zero-Day Afflicts Windows, Mac Users
Google warns of a zero-day vulnerability in the V8 open-source engine that’s being actively exploited by attackers.
Source: Threat Post – Web
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