Massive cybercrime URL shortening service uncovered via DNS data


A threat actor that security researchers call Prolific Puma has been providing link shortening services to cybercriminals for at least four years while keeping a sufficiently low profile to operate undetected. [...]


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

Samsung Galaxy gets new Auto Blocker anti-malware feature


Samsung has unveiled a new security feature called 'Auto Blocker' as part of the One UI 6 update, offering enhanced malware protection on Galaxy devices. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...e-feature/

Dozens of countries will pledge to stop paying ransomware gangs


An alliance of 40 countries will sign a pledge during the third annual International Counter-Ransomware Initiative summit in Washington, D.C., to stop paying ransoms demanded by cybercriminal groups. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...are-gangs/

Microsoft releases Windows 11 23H2 as an enablement package


Microsoft announced today the release of Windows 11, version 23H2, the next feature update for its operating system (also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update). [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mi...t-package/

Atlassian warns of critical Confluence flaw leading to data loss


Australian software company Atlassian warned admins to immediately patch Internet-exposed Confluence instances against a critical security flaw that could lead to data loss following successful exploitation. [...]


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

British Library knocked offline by weekend cyberattack


The British Library has been hit by a major IT outage affecting its website and many of its services following a "cyber incident" that impacted its systems on Saturday, October 28. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...berattack/

How to download a Windows 11 23H2 ISO from Microsoft

Microsoft released Windows 11 23H2, the Windows 11 2023 Update, today, and you can now download an ISO image for the new version to put aside for emergencies or clean installs. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mi...microsoft/

Toyota's global sales, output climb to record

<p>Toyota is on track for another year of strong gains thanks to robust demand and improving supply conditions.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/t...hit-record

EV transition slows as inventory grows and industry hits hurdles

<p>But there is a disconnect: EV fluctuations today won't determine long-term trends, analysts say.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/retail/ev-trans...ish-demand

Credit Acceptance Q3 net income slips, but loans up

<p>Credit Acceptance Corp. Q3 2023 earnings: CACC net income dropped 18 percent year over year to $70.8 million, dragged down in part by the major used-vehicle lender having to pay more for the funds it loaned car shoppers. But third-quarter car loan originations rose 13 percent, and they've been up materially in October.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/finance-insuran...s-18-loans