Microsoft is urging original equipment manufacturers to correct hardware configurations that block USB-C troubleshooting alerts in Windows 11. The company’s guidance comes as part of a broader push—Microsoft pressures OEMs to fix recurring issues that prevent users from receiving vital notifications about slow charging, unsupported accessories, and faulty connections. Although Windows 11 supports these alerts […]
Microsoft will enforce MFA for all user accounts accessing the Azure portal and related admin centers, beginning in October 2024. The phased rollout, announced on August 26, 2025, aims to curb credential-based attacks by requiring multifactor authentication for key administrative functions across Microsoft Entra, Intune, and Microsoft 365 portals. In the second phase, starting October […]
A targeted phishing campaign launched in August 2025 is exploiting malicious search engine ads to breach hotel management systems. Hackers mimic hotel software by typosquatting well-known platforms like SiteMinder and RoomRaccoon. These fake ads appear above legitimate search results, tricking hoteliers and vacation rental operators into clicking fraudulent links. Once clicked, users land on cloned […]
Salesforce has published a Forensic Investigation Guide designed to help enterprises respond faster to complex security incidents. The release, titled Salesforce Unveils Guide, offers structured methods for log analysis, automation workflows, and real-time monitoring to strengthen breach response capabilities. The guide emphasizes using Activity Logs, User Permissions, and Backup Data to reconstruct attack timelines and […]
Security researchers have uncovered a troubling trend: hackers twist macOS defenses to deploy malware using the very tools designed to protect users. Attackers now exploit Apple’s built-in security features—such as Keychain, System Integrity Protection (SIP), Transparency, Consent and Control (TCC), Gatekeeper, File Quarantine, and XProtect—to bypass protections, steal credentials, and evade detection. Kaspersky reports that […]
A critical IBM Watsonx flaw lets authenticated attackers potentially access sensitive data through the IBM Watsonx Orchestrate Cartridge in IBM Cloud Pak for Data. Tracked as CVE-2025-0165, the vulnerability affects users operating within this environment and poses a risk to data integrity and confidentiality. IBM has acknowledged the issue and is expected to release remediation […]
Food delivery robots developed by Pudu Robotics, a leading commercial service robot manufacturer, were found vulnerable to unauthorized control, raising security concerns across sectors. A cybersecurity researcher discovered that due to missing permission checks in Pudu’s robot management APIs, anyone with minimal technical skills could exploit the system. In one scenario, the Pudu Robots hacked […]
Cybercriminals are laying the groundwork for a large-scale cyberattack targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to new research. Security analysts have documented a sharp rise in suspicious domain registrations, with “Hackers Set Stage 2026” by creating fake ticketing, merchandise, and streaming sites that mimic official platforms. Researchers at BeforeAI have linked more than 498 […]
North Korea-linked hacking group APT37 deploys RokRAT in a new spear-phishing campaign dubbed Operation HanKook Phantom, according to cybersecurity firm Seqrite Labs. The operation targets academics, former government officials, and researchers with a fake newsletter carrying a malicious LNK file. Once triggered, the file initiates a multi-stage malware chain that ends with RokRAT infection. APT37 […]
Spain canceled a €10 million contract that would have allowed Telefónica to deploy Huawei equipment across the RedIRIS academic and research network. The decision to terminate the agreement came just days after it had been awarded, marking a significant reversal as Spain cancels 10 million Huawei-related infrastructure work amid growing scrutiny of foreign technology vendors. […]
Police Scotland plans to deploy live facial recognition technology as part of its efforts to enhance law enforcement capabilities. The service announced it will now undertake a comprehensive review to ensure the appropriate governance and scrutiny measures are in place before activating the system. Officials emphasized the importance of responsible implementation, citing the need to […]
Windows 95 turns 30 this week, marking three decades since its public release on August 24, 1995. The operating system, once hailed as a breakthrough in personal computing, introduced features that reshaped how users interacted with PCs. At the time, it generated widespread excitement, drawing long lines at retail stores and dominating headlines across the […]