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Microsoft tests modern Windows Run, says it's faster than legacy dialog
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Microsoft tests modern Windows Run, says it's faster than legacy dialog

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a new modern Run dialog with dark mode support and faster performance in a new preview build.

BleepingComputer6d ago4m1
Edu tech firm Instructure discloses cyber incident, probes impact
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Edu tech firm Instructure discloses cyber incident, probes impact

Instructure, the company behind the widely used Canvas learning platform, has disclosed that it recently suffered a cybersecurity incident and is now investigating its impact.

BleepingComputer6d ago2m1
15-year-old detained over French govt agency data breach
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15-year-old detained over French govt agency data breach

French authorities have detained a 15-year-old suspected of selling data stolen in a cyberattack on France Titres (ANTS), the country's agency for issuing and managing administrative documents.

BleepingComputer6d ago2m2
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Edtech firm Instructure confirms data breach after Salesforce instance hack

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Edtech firm Instructure confirms data breach after Salesforce instance hack

Instructure, the company behind the widely used Canvas learning platform, has disclosed a security incident after a social engineering attack allowed hackers to access data in its Salesforce instance. [...]

BleepingComputer6d ago1m3
Story retracted
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Story retracted

BleepingComputer initially published a story about a new data breach at Instructure. Shortly after publication, we determined that the information was incorrect and primarily based on outdated details from a prior incident. The article has been retracted, and we regret the error.

BleepingComputer6d ago1m3
Criminal IP and Securonix ThreatQ Collaborate to Enhance Threat Intelligence Operations
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Criminal IP and Securonix ThreatQ Collaborate to Enhance Threat Intelligence Operations

Raw threat intel isn't enough without real-world context. Criminal IP has partnered with Securonix to integrate exposure-based intelligence into ThreatQ, automating analysis and speeding up investigations.

BleepingComputer6d ago4m3
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly
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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files.

BleepingComputer6d ago3m3
Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall
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Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall

Microsoft has updated a Windows 11 in-box app removal policy introduced in October to include a dynamic list that lets IT admins choose which preinstalled Store apps to uninstall.

BleepingComputer6d ago3m3
Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes and fixes
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Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes and fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5083631 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which includes 34 changes, such as a new Xbox mode for Windows PCs, enhanced security and performance for batch files, and performance improvements for launching startup apps.

BleepingComputer6d ago4m3
US ransomware negotiators get 4 years in prison over BlackCat attacks
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US ransomware negotiators get 4 years in prison over BlackCat attacks

Two former employees of cybersecurity incident response companies Sygnia and DigitalMint were sentenced to four years in prison each for targeting U.S. companies in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks.

BleepingComputerMay 1, 20263m3
New Bluekit phishing service includes an AI assistant, 40 templates
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New Bluekit phishing service includes an AI assistant, 40 templates

A new phishing kit named Bluekit offers more than 40 templates targeting popular services and includes basic AI features for generating campaign drafts.

BleepingComputerApr 30, 20263m3
Romanian leader of online swatting ring gets 4 years in prison
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Romanian leader of online swatting ring gets 4 years in prison

A Romanian national who led an online swatting ring that targeted more than 75 public officials, multiple journalists, and four religious institutions was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison.

BleepingComputerApr 30, 20263m3