Microsoft: KB5120998 mouse reset bug affects only non-English PCs

A critical bug in Microsoft’s recent KB5120998 update has left non-English Windows 11 users without control over their mouse settings. The issue, which was first reported on September 2, causes mouse cursor personalization settings to revert back to default after installing the update, leaving affected users unable to restore their previous settings. The bug affects … Read more

US Becomes Top Target in RMM Phishing Campaign Spanning 46 Countries

A massive phishing campaign targeting Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platforms has made the United States the top target, with 46 countries affected globally. The attack leverages a clever trick that exploits identity exposure to unlock active attack paths, allowing hackers to gain control of entire networks. The campaign’s success can be attributed to its … Read more

Critical Elementor Pro flaw exploited to take over WordPress sites

A critical vulnerability in Elementor Pro, a widely used WordPress plugin, has been exploited by attackers to take over thousands of websites. The issue, which was patched on August 19, allows hackers to upload webshells and execute arbitrary commands on the server. With nearly 200,000 exploitation attempts blocked by Defiant’s Wordfence web application firewall in … Read more

Anthropic confirms Claude is down, multiple models affected

The Anthropic AI platform, home to a suite of powerful language models including Claude, has been hit with a major outage that’s affecting multiple models and users worldwide. As of this writing, several hours after the issue was first reported, no official resolution has been announced by the company. At its core, the issue revolves … Read more

OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down ahead of ‘Astra’ model launch

OpenAI’s Flagship AI Model, ChatGPT, Suffers Major Outage Ahead of Astra Launch Users of OpenAI’s popular AI model, ChatGPT, are facing a major disruption as the service has been taken offline due to an unexplained outage. The outage, which started at approximately 10:58 AM ET on Thursday, September 3, is affecting nearly every major feature … Read more

US Becomes Top Target in RMM Phishing Campaign Spanning 46 Countries

A massive phishing campaign targeting Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software has put 46 countries in its sights, with the United States emerging as the top target. The scheme exploits vulnerabilities in RMM tools used by managed service providers (MSPs), allowing attackers to gain access to sensitive business data and potentially even take control of … Read more

Microsoft Teams, Outlook fail to launch on ARM-based Windows PCs

A critical issue has surfaced in Microsoft Teams and Outlook on certain Windows devices, causing launch failures and crashes. This problem specifically affects ARM-based Windows PCs running Windows 11 24H2 or later, such as the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11. Users who have installed updates released since August’s Patch Tuesday are most likely … Read more

Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately

A Critical Security Alert Hits Plex Users: Patch Now to Avoid Potential Disaster Plex, a popular media server platform, has issued an urgent warning to its users about multiple security vulnerabilities affecting their desktop clients and media servers. The company is urging everyone to update their systems immediately to prevent potential attacks that could lead … Read more

Pegasus Zero-Click Spyware Exploit Infects Serbian Student Movement Member’s iPhone

A Zero-Click Spyware Exploit Rocks Serbian Student Movement, Raises Concerns Over iPhone Security In a shocking incident that highlights the vulnerabilities of modern smartphones, a member of Serbia’s student movement has been infected with Pegasus zero-click spyware, raising concerns over the security of iPhones. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the cybersecurity community, underscoring the … Read more