Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware
Before rushing to prove that you're not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware 24 Jul 2025 • , 4 min. read Bots have got a lot to answer for. They now make up over half of all internet...
Brave blocks Windows Recall from screenshotting your browsing activity
Brave Software says its privacy-focused browser will block Microsoft's Windows Recall from capturing screenshots of Brave windows by default to protect users' privacy. Windows Recall is an opt-in Windows feature that takes screenshots of active windows every...
IRL Com recruits teens for real-life stabbings, shootings • The Register
A subset of an online group that recruits children and teens for contract shootings, kidnappings, and other real-life violent crimes poses a growing threat to youth, according to the FBI. In a Wednesday alert, the federal cops warned that In Real Life (IRL)...
SharePoint victim count hits 400+ orgs in ongoing attacks • The Register
More than 400 organizations have been compromised in the Microsoft SharePoint attack, according to Eye Security, which initially sounded the alarm on the mass exploitation last Friday, even before Redmond confirmed the critical vulnerabilities. The Dutch...
China warns of backdoored devices, on land and under the sea • The Register
China’s Ministry of State Security has spent the week warning of backdoored devices on land and at sea. On Monday, the Ministry used its WeChat channel to publish a lengthy warning about backdoors in devices and supply chain attacks on software. The post...
Lumma infostealer malware returns after law enforcement disruption
The Lumma infostealer malware operation is gradually resuming activities following a massive law enforcement operation in May, which resulted in the seizure of 2,300 domains and parts of its infrastructure. Although the Lumma malware-as-a-service (MaaS)...
Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new ‘Windows Resilience’ features
Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with twenty-nine new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out, such as the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery tool. The KB5062660 update is part...
Arch user-contributed browsers compromised • The Register
If you installed the Firefox, LibreWolf, or Zen web browsers from the Arch User Repository (AUR) in the last few days, delete them immediately and install fresh copies. A security warning from the Arch Linux maintainers highlights compromised packages of three...
UK to ban public sector orgs from paying ransomware gangs
The United Kingdom's government is planning to ban public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from paying ransoms after ransomware attacks. The list of entities that would have to follow the new proposed legislation includes local councils,...
Why is your data worth so much?
Behind every free online service, there's a price being paid. Learn why your digital footprint is so valuable, and when you might actually be the product. 22 Jul 2025 Your digital footprint is more valuable than you think. It's not just a trail of data left...