Dark Deals Disrupted: Telegram Blocks Massive Black Market Networks

 

Telegram Shuts Down Two Massive Digital Black Markets Tied to Cybercrime

In a significant blow to global cybercrime operations, Telegram has removed two sprawling digital black markets—Xinbi Guarantee and Huione Guarantee—from its platform, the company confirmed Thursday.

Windows 10 Update KB5058379 Triggers BitLocker Recovery and Boot Failures

 

Windows 10 Users Report KB5058379 Update Issues – Recovery Mode on Boot

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update—KB5058379, released on May 13, 2025—is causing widespread headaches for Windows 10 users and IT administrators alike. The mandatory security update, intended to address critical vulnerabilities, is unexpectedly forcing devices into Windows Recovery mode and triggering BitLocker recovery prompts, even when no hardware changes have occurred.

Security Implications of Windows 10 End-of-Life

 

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. This means the operating system will no longer receive free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support, potentially leaving systems vulnerable to emerging cyber threats. 

Zero-Day Alert: Play Ransomware Targets U.S. Organizations with Windows Exploit

Play Ransomware Actors Exploited Windows Zero-Day to Breach U.S. Organization

Security researchers have uncovered that hackers associated with the Play ransomware operation exploited a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to infiltrate a U.S.-based organization. The flaw, now tracked as CVE-2025-29824, affects the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver and enables privilege escalation. Microsoft patched the vulnerability last month.

Google Uncovers LOSTKEYS Malware Tied to Russian Hackers

 

Google Uncovers 'LOSTKEYS' Malware Linked to Russian Hacking Group Cold River

May 7, 2025 — Alphabet’s Google has disclosed the discovery of a sophisticated new malware strain dubbed "LOSTKEYS", attributed to the notorious Russian-linked hacking group Cold River. The malware, designed to steal sensitive files and transmit system information to attackers, represents an alarming evolution in the group's capabilities, according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group.

WhatsApp Security Flaw Could Lead to Windows PC Compromise

 

Critical WhatsApp for Windows Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution — Update Now

WhatsApp for Windows users are being urged to update immediately following the discovery of a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute malicious code simply by sending a crafted file.

The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-30401, affects all versions of WhatsApp for Windows prior to 2.2450.6, and has now been patched by Meta.

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Ransomware Group Exploits Critical Windows CLFS Zero-Day Vulnerability

 

Critical Windows CLFS Zero-Day Exploited by Ransomware Group — Patch Now!

A new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows has come under active exploitation by a sophisticated ransomware group, prompting an urgent security response from Microsoft. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-29824, affects the Common Log File System (CLFS) and has already been used in targeted attacks across multiple industries and countries.