Security News

Microsoft fixes Windows KB5043145 reboot loops, USB and Bluetooth issues
2024-10-01 14:35

Microsoft fixes a known issue in the Windows KB5043145 preview update that causes reboot loops, freezes systems, and breaks USB and Bluetooth devices. [...]

New CMoon USB worm targets Russians in data theft attacks
2024-08-07 21:23

A new self-spreading worm named 'CMoon,' capable of stealing account credentials and other data, has been distributed in Russia since early July 2024 via a compromised gas supply company website. [...]

Google Chrome to let Isolated Web App access sensitive USB devices
2024-06-30 21:17

Google is working on a new Unrestricted WebUSB feature, which allows trusted isolated web apps to bypass security restrictions in the WebUSB API. WebUSB is a JavaScript API that allows web applications to access local USB devices on a computer. Google is now testing an "Unrestricted WebUSB" feature that allows Isolated Web Apps to access these restricted devices and interfaces.

Windows 11 KB5034848 preview update adds USB 80Gbps support
2024-02-29 19:00

Microsoft has released the optional KB5034848 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which brings new features, including USB 80Gbps and nineteen other changes and fixes. The KB5034848 cumulative update preview is part of Microsoft's "Optional non-security preview updates" schedule, released on the fourth week of every month.

Hackers push USB malware payloads via news, media hosting sites
2024-01-31 22:31

A financially motivated threat actor using USB devices for initial infection has been found abusing legitimate online platforms, including GitHub, Vimeo, and Ars Technica, to host encoded payloads embedded in seemingly benign content. The attackers hide these payloads in plain sight, placing them in forum user profiles on tech news sites or video descriptions on media hosting platforms.

Italian Businesses Hit by Weaponized USBs Spreading Cryptojacking Malware
2024-01-31 11:00

A financially motivated threat actor known as UNC4990 is leveraging weaponized USB devices as an initial infection vector to target organizations in Italy. Google-owned Mandiant said the attacks...

Microsoft testing Windows 11 USB 80Gbps support, Copilot on login
2024-01-11 19:39

Microsoft is now testing support for the USB4 Version 2.0 specification in Windows 11, enabling transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables. USB 80Gbps is now being tested in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615, which was released today in the Dev Channel.

LitterDrifter USB Worm
2023-11-24 12:04

A new worm that spreads via USB sticks is infecting computers in Ukraine and beyond. The group­-known by many names, including Gamaredon, Primitive Bear, ACTINIUM, Armageddon, and Shuckworm-has been active since at least 2014 and has been attributed to Russia's Federal Security Service by the Security Service of Ukraine.

Gamaredon's LittleDrifter USB malware spreads beyond Ukraine
2023-11-20 22:32

A recently discovered worm that researchers call LittleDrifter has been spreading over USB drives infecting systems in multiple countries as part of a campaign from the Gamaredon state-sponsored espionage group. Malware researchers saw indications of compromise in the United States, Ukraine, Germany, Vietnam, Poland, Chile, and Hong Kong, which suggests that the threat group lost control of LittleDrifter, which reached unintended targets.

Russian Cyber Espionage Group Deploys LitterDrifter USB Worm in Targeted Attacks
2023-11-18 06:32

Russian cyber espionage actors affiliated with the Federal Security Service (FSB) have been observed using a USB propagating worm called LitterDrifter in attacks targeting Ukrainian entities....