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Microsoft announces plans to ditch legacy Edge in Windows 10

The legacy Edge browser will soon be officially replaced with the new version for everyone through an upcoming Windows update.

Software

Emotet malware now steals your email attachments to attack contacts

According to James Quinn, a threat researcher at Binary Defense, Emotet malware is now capable of stealing attachments from your emails, and then using it in spam emails to make them look more legitimate.

Cyber Security

Persuasive Office 365 phishing uses fake Zoom suspension alerts

Abnormal Security, an email security company, has discovered a new phishing campaign targeting Office 365 users.

Cyber Security

Windows 10 2004 breaks OneDrive connectivity for some users

Some users are experiencing connectivity issues with OneDrive after updating to Windows 10 2004.

Networking

Microsoft investigating Edge self-launch on Windows startup

The newest version of Microsoft Edge has been officially rolling out to users on Windows 10 1803 or later since June 3,

Operating Systems

Ransomware's big jump: ransoms grew 14 times in one year

Ransomware has changed a lot since 2019. One of the biggest changes is that creators of ransomware have shifted to selling ransomware as a service...

Cyber Security

New Microsoft 365 sign-in pages already spoofed for phishing

Bad actors have already adapted to Microsoft's new sign-in pages for Azure AD and Microsoft 365.

Cyber Security

Fake Fedex and UPS delivery issues used in COVID-19 phishing

Kaspersky has found that scammers are currently trying to take advantage of online shoppers.

Cyber Security

State-backed phishing targets govt employees with fast food lures

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has discovered over a dozen government-backed groups taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic for phishing and malware attempts targeting US government workers.

Cyber Security

Windows 10 KB4549951 update fails to install, causes BSODs

A recent Windows 10 update that was pushed as part of April 2020 Patch Tuesday, KB4549951, may be causing problems.

Computer
facebook error login screen next to the messenger homepage, picturing phishing attempts through facebook messenger

1 million stolen credentials from Facebook Messenger phishing operation

June 9, 2022

In just 4 months, these phishing attempts resulted in 1 million credentials being stolen.

Cyber Security
fake invoice, impersonating Geek Squad with a large "SCAM!" stamped on top.

Be Aware of Increased Email Scams

May 23, 2022

As we continue with our increasingly digital workflows, email scams are continuing to be on the rise.

Cyber Security
Windows 11 Logo

Windows 11 Important Information

September 15, 2021

Windows 11 comes with many requirements and surprising loop-hole shutdowns from Microsoft

Operating Systems

New Windows 10 Vulnerability Allows Anyone to Get Admin Privileges

July 22, 2021

Windows 10 vulnerability using SAM registry entries allows local elevation privileges

Cyber Security
Picture of a man walking past a FBI banner.

FBI warns of BEC scammers impersonating construction companies

June 10, 2021

The FBI has issued a warning to companies about scammers impersonating construction companies to target critical US infrastructure sectors.

Cyber Security
A Bitcoin being disintegrated.

Over $80 million lost to cryptocurrency investment scams since October

May 18, 2021

The FTC reports that since October 2020 there has been more than $80 million dollar in losses due to cryptocurrency investment scams.

Misc.
Man sitting outside and looking concerned about something on his laptop

Microsoft warns of phishing attacks bypassing email gateways

March 24, 2021

An ongoing phishing campaign has begun abusing legitimate services to bypass secure email gateways to send phishing emails.

Cyber Security
Warning sign that says "Ransomware Ahead" on it

Ransomware gang plans to call victim's business partners about attacks

March 10, 2021

The group behind the REvil Ransomware has started to use two new tactics to extort ransom from victims.

Cyber Security

Scammers posing as FBI agents threaten targets with jail time

February 2, 2021

The FBI has issued a warning about scammers impersonating FBI representatives to steal personal and financial information from victims by threatening them with fines or jail time.

Misc.