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Microsoft tests ad-supported Office apps for Windows users
2025-02-24 19:53

Microsoft has released ad-supported versions of its Office desktop apps, which have limited features but allow Windows users to edit their documents. [...]

Microsoft launches ad-supported Office apps for Windows users
2025-02-24 19:53

Microsoft has released ad-supported versions of its Office desktop apps, which have limited features but allow Windows users to edit their documents for free. [...]

Australia bans all Kaspersky products on government systems
2025-02-24 18:12

The Australian government has banned all Kaspersky Lab products and web services from its systems and devices following an analysis that claims the company poses a significant security risk to the...

Botnet targets Basic Auth in Microsoft 365 password spray attacks
2025-02-24 17:49

A massive botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide, attempting to confirm credentials. [...]

New Malware Campaign Uses Cracked Software to Spread Lumma and ACR Stealer
2025-02-24 16:58

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new campaign that leverages cracked versions of software as a lure to distribute information stealers like Lumma and ACR Stealer. The AhnLab Security...

North Korean hackers linked to $1.5 billion ByBit crypto heist
2025-02-24 16:22

​Over the weekend, blockchain security companies and experts have linked North Korea's Lazarus hacking group to the theft of over $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. [...]

Exploits for unpatched Parallels Desktop flaw give root on Macs
2025-02-24 15:48

Two different exploits for an unpatched Parallels Desktop privilege elevation vulnerability have been publicly disclosed, allowing users to gain root access on impacted Mac devices. [...]

Shifting the cybersecurity odds
2025-02-24 14:56

Four domains to build resilience Partner Content Security can feel like fighting a losing battle, but it doesn't have to be.…

PoC exploit for Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerabilities released (CVE-2024-13159)
2025-02-24 14:11

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for four critical Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerabilities has been released by Horizon3.ai researchers. The vulnerabilities – CVE-2024-10811, CVE-2024-13161,...

The software UK techies need to protect themselves now Apple's ADP won’t
2025-02-24 13:27

No matter how deep you are in Apple's 'ecosystem,’ there are ways to stay encrypted in the UK Apple customers, privacy advocates, and security sleuths have now had the weekend to stew over the...