In the 109th edition of Internet Security Week , Microsoft confirms data leak, hackers' preferred programming languages, Kaspersky owner responds to warning issued against his company in Germany and much more.
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Microsoft confirms Bing and Cortana data leak in cyberattack
Microsoft has confirmed the leak of source code for technologies such as Bing and Cortana. 37 GB of information from platforms related to searches, voice assistance and maps were released online on Sunday (20) by the Lapsus group after an employee's account at the Redmond company was compromised.
By Felipe Demartini on Canaltech
Conflicting links: to click or not to click
The geopolitical conflict in Ukraine is the latest example of malicious actors trying to profit from innocent victims.
By Jeffrey Esposito in Kaspersky Daily
Predictable Passwords: A Recipe for Failure
Unfortunately, many people still use the same passwords to access multiple online accounts. This can pose a huge security risk.
By Jake Moore in We Live Security
Cyclops Blink malware infects Asus routers
Malware has links to the Kremlin-backed Sandworm, the gang behind the VPNFilter malware that in 2018 targeted routers and storage devices.
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Hackers evaluate their favorite programming languages
The researchers were interested in understanding what languages hackers use and also asked about their choice of operating system, whether or not an individual considered their choice important for hacking, and how much experience they had as a programmer and hacker.
By Brandon Vigliarolo in The Register
BitRAT virus distributed in pirated Windows activators
Researchers at security firm AhnLab have detected a new campaign distributing the BitRAT Trojan, which tricks users into trying to activate their pirated Windows installations.
By Dácio Castelo Branco on Canaltech
Kaspersky owner responds to warning issued against his company in Germany
Open letter from Eugene Kaspersky in response to the warning against the use of Kaspersky products by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
By Eugene Kaspersky in Kaspersky Daily
Social Media at Work: Cybersecurity Tips for Employees
Do you often share details about your work, your bosses, or your coworkers on social media? Think twice before sharing: less can be more.
By Amer Owaida at We Live Security
Alleged Lapsus$ leader arrested in England
Police arrested seven young people, one of whom is suspected of leading the group, which has been attacking since August 2021.
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