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Unpatched Windows Flaws Under Active Attack
Two new Windows vulnerabilities related to the Adobe Type Manager library are being exploited in targeted attacks.
Microsoft Releases Emergency Fix for SMBv3 Flaw
Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning of a vulnerability in the Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. Until a fix is available, administrators are advised to disable SMBv3 compression on their servers.
Microsoft DART Finds Six Attack Groups On Customer Network
While helping a customer deal with a state-sponsored attack group which had been stealing data and email for about eight months, Microsoft’s incident response team uncovered five other threat actors operating simultaneously on the network.
Microsoft Disrupts Necurs Botnet
Microsoft has taken over the control infrastructure for the Necurs botnet, disrupting the operations of the notorious spam and malware-distribution network.
Microsoft Pulls Buggy UEFI Security Update
Microsoft has removed the Windows security update addressing issues with third-party boot managers after users complained the updates caused their systems to stop working.