In March’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released updates to address 61 vulnerabilities, including two critical flaws in Microsoft Hyper-V, its virtualization software that enables the creation of virtual machines (VMs).
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Russian-Canadian Man Sentenced for LockBit Ransomware Attacks
In Canada, a 34-year-old man holding dual Russian and Canadian nationality has been handed a four-year prison term and fined 860,000 Canadian dollars for his role in launching cyberattacks using the LockBit ransomware. His arrest occurred in late 2022, moments before he could secure access to his laptop.
Ledger Users Lose Hundreds of Thousands in Crypto to Phishing Attack
Ledger, a provider of cryptocurrency wallets, has reported a significant loss for its users. Criminals distributed a malicious version of the Ledger Connect Kit through a phishing attack on a former employee. This kit is a crucial JavaScript library that links Ledger crypto wallets to third-party applications, also known as wallet-connected websites.