New 'Defendnot' tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender
A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed.
New 'Defendnot' tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender
A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed.
Friday Squid Blogging: Pet Squid Simulation - Schneier on Security
From Hackaday.com, this is a neural network simulation of a pet squid. Autonomous Behavior: The squid moves autonomously, making decisions based on his current state (hunger, sleepiness, etc.). Implements a vision cone for food detection, simulating realistic foraging behavior. Neural network can make decisions and form associations. Weights are analysed, tweaked and trained by Hebbian learning algorithm. Experiences from short-term and long-term memory can influence decision-making. Squid can create new neurons in response to his environment (Neurogenesis) ...
The crypto exchange is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the hackers’ arrest. Coinbase terminated customer support agents who leaked customer data.
DOGE could scrap identity protections for those impacted by OPM breach, senator warns | FedScoop
Sen. Mark Warner urged OPM’s acting director to ensure identity protection services continue for the more than 21 million individuals affected by the 2015 breach.
Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery
Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates.
Feds charge 12 more suspects in RICO case over crypto crime spree
Some of the suspects allegedly “cold-called victims and used social engineering to convince them their accounts were the subject of cyberattacks and the enterprise callers were attempting to help secure their accounts,” according to the DOJ.
Coinbase flips $20M extortion demand into bounty for info on attackers | CyberScoop
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. said cybercriminals bribed insiders to steal data on customers, some of whom were duped into handing over crypto assets.
Ekinops s'empare de l'éditeur de logiciels en cybersécurité Olfeo
Le fournisseur français de solutions télécoms ajoute une corde à son arc en mettant la main sur Olfeo, un éditeur de logiciels spécialisé dans...-Cybersécurité
Avec le piratage de matchs de foot, les VPN sont aussi forcés de lutter contre le piratage
La justice commence à pousser les fournisseurs de VPN à agir pour empêcher l'accès des internautes à des sites bloqués en France. Avec comme objectif de contrer la possibilité de regarder du sport (comme des matchs de foot) sur des sites proposant du streaming pirate. C'est l'extension du domaine de la lutte, mais
Israel arrests new suspect behind Nomad Bridge $190M crypto hack
An American-Israeli national named Osei Morrell has been arrested in Israel for his alleged involvement in exploiting the Nomad bridge smart-contract in August 2022 that allowed hackers to siphon $190 million.
Tennessee’s largest school district sues PowerSchool over data breach
Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ federal lawsuit against the ed tech giant is among the latest that have been filed by over 100 other districts nationwide.
Hackers exploit VMware ESXi, Microsoft SharePoint zero-days at Pwn2Own
During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, competitors earned $435,000 after exploiting zero-day bugs in multiple products, including Microsoft SharePoint, VMware ESXi, Oracle VirtualBox, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Mozilla Firefox.
Printer maker Procolored offered malware-laced drivers for months
For at least half a year, the official software supplied with Procolored printers included malware in the form of a remote access trojan and a cryptocurrency stealer.
Vous regardez des matchs de foot sans payer avec un VPN ? Ça va changer
La justice commence à pousser les fournisseurs de VPN à agir pour empêcher l'accès des internautes à des sites bloqués en France. Avec comme objectif de contrer la possibilité de regarder du sport (comme des matchs de foot) sur des sites proposant du streaming pirate. C'est l'extension du domaine de la lutte, mais
Ransomware gangs increasingly use Skitnet post-exploitation malware
Ransomware gang members increasingly use a new malware called Skitnet ("Bossnet") to perform stealthy post-exploitation activities on breached networks.
The Human Resources domain of the CCM helps organizations manage risks associated with insider threats by defining policies for the employee lifecycle.
Japan enacts new Active Cyberdefense Law allowing for offensive cyber operations
The new law, which was first mooted in 2022, is intended to help Japan strengthen its cyber defense “to a level equal to major Western powers” and marks a break from the country’s traditional approach to cyber defense.