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"Why your password policy should include a custom dictionary."

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Russ Roberts (https://www.hawaiicybersecurityjournal.net).

Why your password policy should include a custom dictionary

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Critical Ivanti RCE flaw with public exploit now used in attacks

  • CISA warned today that a critical Ivanti vulnerability that can let threat actors gain remote code execution on vulnerable Endpoint Manager (EPM) appliances is now actively exploited in attacks.

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Fake browser updates spread updated WarmCookie malware

  • A new 'FakeUpdate' campaign targeting users in France leverages compromised websites to show fake browser and application updates that spread a new version of the WarmCookie malware.

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Microsoft Office 2024 now available for Windows and macOS users

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CISA: Network switch RCE flaw impacts critical infrastructure

  • U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA is warning about two critical vulnerabilities that allow authentication bypass and remote code execution in Optigo Networks ONS-S8 Aggregation Switch products used in critical infrastructure.

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Critical Zimbra RCE flaw exploited to backdoor servers using emails

  • Hackers are actively exploiting a recently disclosed RCE vulnerability in Zimbra email servers that can be triggered simply by sending specially crafted emails to the SMTP server.

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DrayTek fixed critical flaws in over 700,000 exposed routers

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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues

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Microsoft warns of Windows 11 24H2 gaming performance issues

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Arc browser launches bug bounty program after fixing RCE bug

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Microsoft fixes Outlook email sending issue for users with many folders

  • ​Microsoft has fixed a known issue affecting Outlook for Microsoft 365 users that caused problems sending emails for those with too many nested folders.

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Rackspace monitoring data stolen in ScienceLogic zero-day attack

  • Cloud hosting provider Rackspace suffered a data breach exposing "limited" customer monitoring data after threat actors exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party tool used by the ScienceLogic SL1 platform.

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Ransomware attack forces UMC Health System to divert some patients

  • Texas healthcare provider UMC Health System was forced to divert some patients to other locations after a ransomware attack impacted its operations.

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Evil Corp hit with new sanctions, BitPaymer ransomware charges

  • The Evil Corp cybercrime syndicate has been hit with new sanctions by the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The US also indicted one of its members for conducting BitPaymer ransomware attacks.

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Police arrest four suspects linked to LockBit ransomware gang

  • Law enforcement authorities from 12 countries arrested four suspects linked to the LockBit ransomware gang, including a developer, a bulletproof hosting service administrator, and two people connected to LockBit activity.

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