October 2021 - We Fix PC

Microsoft warns of rise in password sprays targeting cloud accounts

The Microsoft Detection and Response Team (DART) says it detected an increase in password spray attacks targeting privileged cloud accounts and high-profile identities such as C-level executives. […]

30 Oct

Chaos ransomware targets gamers via fake Minecraft alt lists

The Chaos Ransomware gang encrypts gamers’ Windows devices through fake Minecraft alt lists promoted on gaming forums. […]

30 Oct

Microsoft: Windows KB5006674, KB5006670 updates break printing

Microsoft says Windows customers are experiencing issues with network printing after installing the Windows 11 KB5006674 and Windows 10 KB5006670 updates issued with this month’s Patch Tuesday, on October 12. […]

29 Oct

The Week in Ransomware – October 29th 2021 – Making arrests

This week, international law enforcement operations went on the offensive, making arrests in numerous countries for ransomware-related activities. […]

29 Oct

Snake malware biting hard on 50 apps for only $25

Cybercriminals are flooding to use the Snake password-stealing trojan, making it one of the popular malware families used in attacks. […]

29 Oct

Hive ransomware now encrypts Linux and FreeBSD systems

The Hive ransomware gang now also encrypts Linux and FreeBSD using new malware variants specifically developed to target these platforms. […]

29 Oct

Microsoft PowerToys adds Windows 11 theme, new mouse utility

Microsoft has added new utilities to the PowerToys toolset and updated the user interface with a new Windows 11 theme for PowerRename. […]

29 Oct

DOJ: Pirated sports streamer hacked accounts, extorted MLB

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has charged a man for illegally streaming MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL games via the web and hacking into sports leagues’ customer accounts. […]

29 Oct

Microsoft: Windows web content filtering now generally available

Microsoft has announced that web content filtering has reached general availability and is now available for all Windows enterprise customers. […]

29 Oct

Google Chromebooks failing to enroll due to network issue

Since Thursday evening, Google has been investigating reports of customers having issues enrolling their Chromebooks with a network error. […]

Month: October 2021

Microsoft warns of rise in password sprays targeting cloud accounts

Chaos ransomware targets gamers via fake Minecraft alt lists

Microsoft: Windows KB5006674, KB5006670 updates break printing

The Week in Ransomware – October 29th 2021 – Making arrests

Snake malware biting hard on 50 apps for only $25

Hive ransomware now encrypts Linux and FreeBSD systems

Microsoft PowerToys adds Windows 11 theme, new mouse utility

DOJ: Pirated sports streamer hacked accounts, extorted MLB

Microsoft: Windows web content filtering now generally available

Google Chromebooks failing to enroll due to network issue