Microsoft launches Defender Bounty Program with $20,000 rewards


Microsoft has unveiled a new bug bounty program aimed at the Microsoft Defender security platform, with rewards between $500 and $20,000. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mi...0-rewards/

Lumma malware can allegedly restore expired Google auth cookies


The Lumma information-stealer malware (aka 'LummaC2') is promoting a new feature that allegedly allows cybercriminals to restore expired Google cookies, which can be used to hijack Google accounts. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...h-cookies/

Hacktivists breach U.S. nuclear research lab, steal employee data


The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) confirms they suffered a cyberattack after 'SiegedSec' hacktivists leaked stolen human resources data online. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...oyee-data/

Microsoft now rolling out Copilot to Windows 10 devices

Microsoft is now rolling out the Copilot AI assistant to eligible non-managed systems enrolled in the Windows Insider program and running Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro editions. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mi...0-devices/

Forbes cancels sale to auto tech executive Russell after missed deadline

<p>The seller, Hong Kong-based Integrated Whale Media Investments, terminated the agreement with Russell, who couldn’t close the deal, according to an internal memo from Forbes Chief Executive Officer Mike Federle.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/executives/forb...alls-apart

LaFontaine Automotive sells two Stellantis dealerships in Michigan

<p>LaFontaine Automotive plans to use capital gained from divestitures to add dealerships in targeted markets.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/lafonta...ealerships

Aptiv to build high-voltage connector plant in Wuhan

<p>Automotive technology supplier Aptiv signed an agreement with the local government to produce high-voltage connectors in central China's Wuhan as the Chinese market shifts to intelligent electric vehicles.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/china/aptiv-bui...lant-wuhan

Northvolt develops cobalt-free battery cell that could power future EVs

<p>Northvolt says the sodium-ion cell has a “best-in-class” energy density of more than 160 watt-hours per kilogram, and is made without any lithium, nickel, cobalt or graphite.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report...ttery-cell

Toyota's Akio Toyoda steps down as industry leader, replaced by Isuzu's chairman

<p>Japan's automotive industry has tapped the chairman of Isuzu trucks to replace Akio Toyoda as its next industry lobby leader after Toyoda's unprecedented three terms.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/executives/toyo...try-leader

Here's why electric vehicles are a political football

<p>The EV discussion encapsulates a host of issues dominating the nation's political conversation: cost of living, reliance on Chinese manufacturing and cultural factors such as the feasibility of the cross-country road trip.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report...4-election