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Stolen Path of Exile 2 admin account used to hack player accounts
Path of Exile 2 developers confirmed that a hacked admin account allowed a threat actor to change the password and access at least 66 accounts, finally explaining how PoE 2 accounts have been breached since November. The breached admin account allowed the threat actors to change the passwords of other accounts, with many losing their […]
Microsoft: macOS bug lets hackers install malicious kernel drivers
Apple recently addressed a macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) and install malicious kernel drivers by loading third-party kernel extensions. System Integrity Protection (SIP), or ‘rootless,’ is a macOS security feature that prevents malicious software from altering specific folders and files by limiting the root user account’s powers in protected […]
Hackers exploit critical Aviatrix Controller RCE flaw in attacks
Threat actors are exploiting a critical remote command execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50603, in Aviatrix Controller instances to install backdoors and crypto miners. The Aviatrix Controller, part of the Aviatrix Cloud Networking Platform, enhances networking, security, and operational visibility for multi-cloud environments. It is used by enterprises, DevOps teams, network engineers, cloud architects, and managed […]
UK domain registry Nominet confirms breach via Ivanti zero-day
Nominet, the official .UK domain registry and one of the largest country code registries, has confirmed that its network was breached two weeks ago using an Ivanti VPN zero-day vulnerability. The company manages and operates over 11 million .uk, .co.uk, and .gov .uk domain names and other top-level domains, including .cymru and .wales. It also […]
Ransomware abuses Amazon AWS feature to encrypt S3 buckets
A new ransomware campaign encrypts Amazon S3 buckets using AWS’s Server-Side Encryption with Customer Provided Keys (SSE-C) known only to the threat actor, demanding ransoms to receive the decryption key. The campaign was discovered by Halcyon, who reported that a threat actor named “Codefinger” had encrypted at least two victims. However, the operation could escalate or the […]
Microsoft MFA outage blocking access to Microsoft 365 apps
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) outage that is blocking customers from accessing Microsoft 365 Office apps. Some affected Microsoft 365 users have also reported that MFA registration and reset are not working. “Users may be unable to access some Microsoft 365 Apps when authenticating with MFA,” Microsoft said in an incident alert published in the admin center. “We’re re-directing traffic to […]
SSD Not Showing Up? Quick Fixes to Try
Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer fast storage for computers, but sometimes they don’t show up in Windows. This can be frustrating for users who expect to see their new drive ready for use. Common causes include incorrect installation, BIOS settings, or the need to initialize the drive in Windows. Fixing an SSD that’s not showing up often involves simple […]
The Best Gaming Monitors for 2025
Gaming monitors have come a long way in 2025. Today’s screens offer stunning visuals and lightning-fast performance to elevate your gaming experience. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 stands out as the best gaming monitor of 2025, featuring a 4K QD-OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. When choosing a gaming monitor, you’ll want to consider key factors like resolution, […]
Phishing texts trick Apple iMessage users into disabling protection
Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to turn off Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection for a text and trick users into re-enabling disabled phishing links. With so much of our daily activities done from our mobile devices, whether paying bills, shopping, or communicating with friends and colleagues, threat actors increasingly conduct smishing (SMS phishing) attacks against mobile […]
Pastor who saw crypto project in his “dream” indicted for fraud
A pastor at a Pasco, Washington, church has been indicted on 26 counts of fraud for allegedly operating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors of millions between 2021 and 2023. The US Department of Justice says the pastor, Francier Obando Pinillo, 51, used his position to recruit investors into a fraudulent cryptocurrency venture called “Solano Fi,” which […]