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Ransomware gangs exploit Windows BlueHammer flaw
Ransomware gangs are actively exploiting a critical Microsoft Defender flaw, nicknamed BlueHammer, which has been added to CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. This vulnerability is a prime target for malicious cyber actors, posing a significant risk to those who haven't yet applied the necessary patches.
CISA Mandates Patching of Exploited BlueHammer Flaw in Federal Systems
Don't let your federal systems become an easy target: CISA is mandating the patching of the exploited BlueHammer flaw to prevent malicious cyber actors from gaining a foothold. A high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Defender can allow low-privileged users to gain SYSTEM permissions - but a patch is available.
Microsoft Rushes Fixes for 167 Vulnerabilities Amid Zero-Day Exploits
Microsoft just rolled out urgent Patch Tuesday fixes for a whopping 167 vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including zero-day exploits in SharePoint Server and Windows Defender. But with threats evolving at breakneck speed, can patches keep up to protect our increasingly software-reliant lives?