CyberNews A malicious Chrome extension, dubbed “Perplexity,” has been discovered intercepting search queries and address bar inputs from millions of users worldwide. The extension, which was available for download on the official Chrome Web Store, posed as a productivity tool that offered personalized recommendations and insights to users. But beneath its innocuous façade, Perplexity was secretly … Read more
Microsoft Extends Support for Windows Server 2022 Hotpatching Until October 2027 In a move that will come as welcome news to many organizations, Microsoft has announced that it is extending support for hotpatching in Windows Server 2022 until October 2027. This means that systems running the Datacenter: Azure Edition of this operating system can continue … Read more
Meta’s WhatsApp has finally begun rolling out a long-awaited feature that promises to give users more control over their online identity. The company is introducing usernames, which allow users to hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list. This move is aimed at providing an additional layer of privacy for the platform’s … Read more
Indian government agencies and institutions are under attack from a notorious threat actor known as Mustang Panda, who is leveraging Zoho WorkDrive – a cloud-based file sharing and collaboration platform – as a command channel for its malicious activities. Mustang Panda has been a persistent threat in the region, with a history of targeting high-profile … Read more
A Major Breakthrough for WhatsApp Users: Introducing Usernames to Protect Phone Numbers from Hackers and Spammers For years, WhatsApp users have been vulnerable to identity theft and harassment due to the platform’s reliance on phone numbers as unique identifiers. However, a recent update has finally brought much-needed relief to millions of users worldwide. The messaging … Read more
A malicious Chrome extension, dubbed “Perplexity,” has been caught intercepting sensitive user input and search queries on popular browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. The extension, which boasts over 200,000 users worldwide, was created to provide features such as website optimization and analytics insights but secretly siphoned off valuable information from unsuspecting … Read more
The US Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for information that can help identify and locate members of two Russian-backed hacker groups targeting WhatsApp and Signal users. The “Rewards for Justice” program is designed to track down foreign state actors carrying out cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure, including government officials, military personnel, … Read more
Microsoft Extends Hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 Until October 2027, Providing Additional Year of No-Restart Security Updates In a move aimed at minimizing downtime and reducing security risks, Microsoft has extended its hotpatching support for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition until October 2027. This means that organizations using this edition will continue to receive … Read more
Starting this week, WhatsApp is introducing a highly anticipated feature that promises to boost users’ online privacy: usernames. This innovation allows individuals to hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list, taking a significant step towards reducing unwanted messages and calls. The new feature will be rolled out gradually over the coming … Read more
A highly sophisticated threat group, known as Mustang Panda, has been using a cloud-based file sharing platform called Zoho WorkDrive as a command channel in its targeted attacks against Indian government entities and organizations. This shocking revelation highlights the evolving tactics of state-sponsored attackers and the increasing importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Mustang Panda, a … Read more