Lawrence Abrams

New York

Owner and Editor-in-Chief at Bleeping Computer

Ransomware, Online Security, and Malware. Owner, Editor in Chief of @bleepincomputer. DM on Signal: LawrenceA.11 * https://t.co/LXVRoICs8Z

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Microsoft Authenticator now warns to export passwords before July cutoff

1 week ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

The Microsoft Authenticator app is now issuing notifications warning that the password autofill feature is being deprecated in July, suggesting users move to Microsoft Edge instead. Microsoft Authenticator is a free mobile authenticator app that provides secure sign-in for mobile accounts using multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods like time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs), push notifications, biometrics-based confirmations, and password-less logins to Microsoft accounts.
ConnectWise breached in cyberattack linked to nation-state hackers

1 week ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

IT management software firm ConnectWise says a suspected state-sponsored cyberattack breached its environment and impacted a limited number of ScreenConnect customers. "ConnectWise recently learned of suspicious activity within our environment that we believe was tied to a sophisticated nation state actor, which affected a very small number of ScreenConnect customers," ConnectWise shared in a . "We have launched an investigation with one of the leading forensic experts, Mandiant.
Windows 10 KB5058481 update brings seconds back to calendar flyout

1 week ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Microsoft has released the optional KB5058481 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with seven changes, including restoring seconds to the time display in the calendar flyout for those who previously lost it. The KB5058481 cumulative update preview is part of Microsoft's "optional non-security preview updates" schedule, typically released at the end of every month.
Windows 11 KB5058499 update rolls out new Share and Click to Do features

1 week ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Microsoft has released the KB5058499 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with forty-eight new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out, such as the new Windows Share feature and tje Click to Do Preview. The KB5058499 update is part of the company's optional non-security preview updates schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features coming to next month's June Patch Tuesday.
DragonForce ransomware abuses SimpleHelp in MSP supply chain attack

1 week ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

The DragonForce ransomware operation successfully breached a managed service provider and used its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to steal data and deploy encryptors on downstream customers' systems. Sophos was brought in to investigate the attack and believe the threat actors exploited a chain of older SimpleHelp vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-57727, CVE-2024-57728, and CVE-2024-57726 to breach the system.
Iranian pleads guilty to RobbinHood ransomware attacks, faces 30 years

1 week ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

An Iranian national has pleaded guilty to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware operation, which was used to breach the networks, steal data, and encrypt devices of U.S. cities and organizations in an attempt to extort millions of dollars over a five-year span.
Mobile carrier Cellcom confirms cyberattack behind extended outages

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Wisconsin wireless provider Cellcom has confirmed that a cyberattack is responsible for the widespread service outage and disruptions that began on the evening of May 14, 2025. The incident disrupted voice and SMS services for customers across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, leaving subscribers unable to make phone calls or send text messages.
VanHelsing ransomware builder leaked on hacking forum

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

The VanHelsing ransomware-as-a-service operation published the source code for its affiliate panel, data leak blog, and Windows encryptor builder after an old developer tried to sell it on the RAMP cybercrime forum. VanHelsing is a RaaS operation launched in March 2025, promoting the ability to target Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems. Since then, the operation has shown some success, with Ransomware.live stating that there are eight known victims for the ransomware gang.
Fake KeePass password manager leads to ESXi ransomware attack

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Threat actors have been distributing trojanized versions of the KeePass password manager for at least eight months to install Cobalt Strike beacons, steal credentials, and ultimately, deploy ransomware on the breached network. WithSecure's Threat Intelligence team discovered the campaign after they were brought in to investigate a ransomware attack.
Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux at Build 2025

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows. This marks a significant milestone for a project that began as an experiment almost a decade ago and has grown to become a very popular tool in Windows. WSL was first introduced at Microsoft BUILD 2016 and was ultimately shipped in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.