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Lawrence Abrams
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Owner and Editor-in-Chief, Bleeping Computer
New York
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Digital
Politics, Economy
Content
By Lawrence Abrams Verified| Bleeping Computer Verified Microsoft has released the optional KB5055612 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with two changes, including a fix for a GPU paravirtualization bug in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2). The KB5055612 cumulative update preview is part of Microsoft's "optional non-security preview updates" schedule, typically released at the end of every month. This update allows Windows admins to test upcoming fixes and features that will be released in the upcoming May Patch Tuesday.
By Lawrence Abrams Verified| Bleeping Computer Verified The recommended Ripple cryptocurrency NPM JavaScript library named "xrpl.js" was compromised to steal XRP wallet seeds and private keys and transfer them to an attacker-controlled server, allowing threat actors to steal all the funds stored in the wallets. Malicious code was added to versions 2.14.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 4.2.4 of the xrpl NPM package and published to the NPM registry yesterday between 4:46 PM and 5:49 PM ET.
By Lawrence Abrams Verified| Bleeping Computer Verified Windows administrators from numerous organizations report widespread account lockouts triggered by false positives in the rollout of a new Microsoft Entra ID's "leaked credentials" detection app called MACE. These alerts and lockouts began last night, with some admins believing they were false positives as the accounts have unique passwords that are not used on any other sites or applications.
Company Info
Bleeping Computer
BleepingComputer is a technology news and cybersecurity support platform founded in 2004 by Lawrence Abrams. It serves as a valuable resource for cybersecurity news, malware analysis, and free technical support, catering to both novice users and IT professionals. The platform is well-known for its coverage of ransomware incidents and assistance for victims, particularly following the 2013 CryptoLocker attack. The services offered include breaking news on hacks and data breaches, community-driven technical support forums for malware removal and troubleshooting, and free ransomware decryption tools in partnership with No More Ransom. BleepingComputer also provides educational content such as tutorials and software reviews aimed at non-technical audiences. The platform generates revenue through advertising and affiliate sales, while maintaining a volunteer-driven community that supports users in need.
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Founded: 2004