May 2022 - Page 3 of 15

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 has reached RTM with build 22621

Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Compatibility Program has confirmed that Windows 11 22H2 build 22621 is the Released to Manufacturing (RTM) build, meaning that the development of Window’s 11 next feature update is ready for release. […]

26 May

Windows 11 KB5014019 breaks Trend Micro ransomware protection

This week’s Windows optional cumulative update previews have introduced a compatibility issue with some of Trend Micro’s security products that breaks some of their capabilities, including the ransomware protection feature. […]

26 May

OAS platform vulnerable to critical RCE and API access flaws

Threat analysts have disclosed vulnerabilities affecting the Open Automation Software (OAS) platform, leading to device access, denial of service, and remote code execution. […]

26 May

Exploit released for critical VMware auth bypass bug, patch now

Proof-of-concept exploit code is now available online for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in multiple VMware products that allows attackers to gain admin privileges. […]

25 May

FTC fines Twitter $150M for using 2FA info for targeted advertising

The Federal Trade Commission has fined Twitter $150 million for using phone numbers and email addresses collected to enable two-factor authentication for targeted advertising. […]

25 May

Microsoft adds support for WSL2 distros on Windows Server 2022

Microsoft has announced that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) distros are now supported on Windows Server 2022 after installing this week’s cumulative update previews. […]

25 May

New ‘Cheers’ Linux ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

A new ransomware named ‘Cheers’ has appeared in the cybercrime space and has started its operations by targeting vulnerable VMware ESXi servers. […]

25 May

Microsoft adds Office subscriptions to Windows 11 account settings

Microsoft has improved the account settings in the latest Windows 11 preview build, a settings page that now lists Office subscriptions linked to the user’s Microsoft 365 account. […]

25 May

New ChromeLoader malware surge threatens browsers worldwide

The ChromeLoader malware is seeing an uptick in detections this month, following a relatively stable operation volume since the start of the year, which means that the malvertiser is now becoming a widespread threat. […]

25 May

BPFDoor malware uses Solaris vulnerability to get root privileges

New research into the inner workings of the stealthy BPFdoor malware for Linux and Solaris reveals that the threat actor behind it leveraged an old vulnerability to achieve persistence on targeted systems. […]

Month: May 2022

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 has reached RTM with build 22621

Windows 11 KB5014019 breaks Trend Micro ransomware protection

OAS platform vulnerable to critical RCE and API access flaws

Exploit released for critical VMware auth bypass bug, patch now

FTC fines Twitter $150M for using 2FA info for targeted advertising

Microsoft adds support for WSL2 distros on Windows Server 2022

New ‘Cheers’ Linux ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

Microsoft adds Office subscriptions to Windows 11 account settings

New ChromeLoader malware surge threatens browsers worldwide

BPFDoor malware uses Solaris vulnerability to get root privileges