Lawrence Abrams
Author Bio
Lawrence Abrams is the owner and Editor in Chief of BleepingComputer.com. Lawrence’s area of expertise includes Windows, security, malware research, ransomware, and computer forensics. Lawrence Abrams is also a co-author of the Winternals Defragmentation, Recovery, and Administration Field Guide and technical editor for Rootkits for Dummies.
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Windows 10 KB5037768 update released with new features and 20 fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5037768 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with twenty changes, including account notifications in the Start Menu and Widgets on the lock screen.
- May 14, 2024
- 01:59 PM
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Microsoft May 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 61 flaws
Today is Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 61 flaws and three actively exploited or publicly disclosed zero days.
- May 14, 2024
- 01:49 PM
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Apple and Google add alerts for unknown Bluetooth trackers to iOS, Android
On Monday, Apple and Google jointly announced a new privacy feature that warns Android and iOS users when an unknown Bluetooth tracking device travels with them.
- May 14, 2024
- 11:07 AM
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The Week in Ransomware - May 10th 2024 - Chipping away at LockBit
After many months of taunting law enforcement and offering a million-dollar reward to anyone who could reveal his identity, the FBI and NCA have done just that, revealing the name of LockBitSupp, the operator of the LockBit ransomware operation.
- May 10, 2024
- 06:01 PM
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Dell API abused to steal 49 million customer records in data breach
The threat actor behind the recent Dell data breach revealed they scraped information of 49 million customer records using an partner portal API they accessed as a fake company.
- May 10, 2024
- 03:30 PM
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Monday.com removes "Share Update" feature abused for phishing attacks
Project management platform Monday.com has removed its "Share Update" feature after threat actors abused it in phishing attacks.
- May 09, 2024
- 06:17 PM
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AT&T delays Microsoft 365 email delivery due to spam wave
AT&T's email servers are blocking connections from Microsoft 365 due to a "high volume" spam wave originating from Microsoft's service.
- May 09, 2024
- 01:58 PM
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Dell warns of data breach, 49 million customers allegedly affected
Dell is warning customers of a data breach after a threat actor claimed to have stolen information for approximately 49 million customers.
- May 09, 2024
- 11:21 AM
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Zscaler takes "test environment" offline after rumors of a breach
Zscaler says that they discovered an exposed "test environment" that was taken offline for analysis after rumors circulated that a threat actor was selling access to the company's systems.
- May 08, 2024
- 07:30 PM
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DocGo discloses cyberattack after hackers steal patient health data
Mobile medical care firm DocGo confirmed it suffered a cyberattack after threat actors breached its systems and stole patient health data.
- May 07, 2024
- 06:20 PM
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LockBit ransomware admin identified, sanctioned in US, UK, Australia
The FBI, UK National Crime Agency, and Europol have unveiled sweeping indictments and sanctions against the admin of the LockBit ransomware operation, with the identity of the Russian threat actor revealed for the first time.
- May 07, 2024
- 10:04 AM
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Microsoft tests using MT/s for memory speed in Windows 11 Task Manager
Microsoft is testing showing memory speeds as MT/s (mega-transfers per second) rather than MHz (megahertz) in the Windows 11 Task Manager.
- May 06, 2024
- 01:09 PM
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City of Wichita shuts down IT network after ransomware attack
The City of Wichita, Kansas, disclosed it was forced to shut down portions of its network after suffering a weekend ransomware attack.
- May 06, 2024
- 10:34 AM
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Cybersecurity is everyone's concern, and for IT workers, a key skill on their resume. This five-course exam prep bundle helps you get more advanced credentials for $49.99, $145 off the $195 MSRP.
- May 06, 2024
- 07:17 AM
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Lockbit's seized site comes alive to tease new police announcements
The NCA, FBI, and Europol have revived a seized LockBit ransomware data leak site to hint at new information being revealed by law enforcement this Tuesday.
- May 06, 2024
- 07:06 AM
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