🐛 COMMON VULNERABILITIES AND EXPOSURES 1[−]
22 NovCVE-2024-49054 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Spoofing VulnerabilityUpdated CWE value. This is an informational change only.MSRC.MICROSOFT.COM
⚠️ VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE 22[−]
22 NovRussia-Aligned TAG-110 Targets Asia and Europe with HATVIBE and CHERRYSPYsubmitted by Joker to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://www.recordedfuture.com/research/russia-aligned-tag-110-targets-asia-and-europe Summary Insikt Group has identified an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign conducted by TAG-110, a Russia-aligned threat group targeting o…INFOSEC.PUB
22 NovGoogle's AI Driven Fuzz Tool Finds Decades Old Vulnerability: Cyber Security Today, Friday November 22, 2024Cybersecurity Today: Zero Day Flaws, FinTech Breach, Phishing Scams & More In today's episode, host Jim Love discusses critical updates in the cybersecurity world. Discover the latest zero day vulnerabilities patched by Apple, a significant data breach at Fintech giant Finastra, …CYBERSECURITYTODAY.LIBSYN.COM
22 NovFBI pierces ‘anonymity’ of cryptocurrency, secret domain registrars in Scattered Spider probeThe US Justice Department on Wednesday announced the arrest of five suspected members of the notorious Scattered Spider phishing crew, but the most interesting part of the case was a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document detailing how easily the feds were able to trac…CSOONLINE.COM
22 NovFortiClient VPN Flaw Enables Undetected Brute-Force AttacksA design flaw in the logging mechanism of Fortinet’s VPN servers has been uncovered, allowing attackers to conduct brute-force attacks without detection. This vulnerability, disclosed by cybersecurity researchers at Pentera, highlights a critical gap in Fortinet’s abi…GBHACKERS.COM
22 Nov KEVWas ist ein Botnet?Ein Botnetz besteht aus vielen “Zombie”-Rechnern und lässt sich beispielsweise einsetzen, um DDoS-Attacken zu fahren. Das sollten Sie zum Thema wissen. FOTOKINA | shutterstock.com Kriminelle Hacker suchen stets nach Möglichkeiten, Malware in großem Umfang zu verbreiten oder Distr…CSOONLINE.COM
22 NovChinese Hackers Breached Deep Into US Telecom to Spy on Calls and TextsIn a breach that lawmakers are calling the most serious in U.S. history, Chinese hackers infiltrated the nation’s telecommunications systems, gaining the ability to listen to phone conversations and read text messages by exploiting outdated equipment and vulnerabilities in networ…GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovDOJ Asks Google to Sell $20 Billion Worth Chrome to End MonopolyIn a dramatic escalation of its antitrust lawsuit against Google, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed sweeping changes to the tech giant’s operations, including the forced sale of its Chrome browser and potentially its Android operating system. The proposal, which a…GBHACKERS.COM
22 Nov145,000 ICS Systems, Thousands of HMIs Exposed to Cyber AttacksCritical infrastructure, the lifeblood of modern society, is under increasing threat as a new report from Censys reveals that over 145,000 industrial control system (ICS) devices are exposed to the internet. Among these, thousands of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) — which allow …GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovApple Admits to Security Vulnerability That Leaves Crypto Users Exposed—Here's What You Should Do - Decryptsubmitted by 0x0 to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://decrypt.co/293001/apple-admits-to-security-vulnerability-that-leaves-crypto-users-exposed-heres-what-you-should-do Apple has become aware of a security flaw that could let hackers take control of a user’s iPhone or i…SH.ITJUST.WORKS
22 Nov400,000 Systems Potentially Exposed to 2023’s Most Exploited FlawsVulnCheck finds hundreds of thousands of internet-accessible hosts potentially vulnerable to 2023’s top frequently exploited flaws. The post 400,000 Systems Potentially Exposed to 2023’s Most Exploited Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovIn Other News: Nvidia Fixes Critical Flaw, Chinese Linux Backdoor, New Details in WhatsApp-NSO LawsuitNoteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Nvidia fixes vulnerability with rare ‘critical’ severity, Chinese APT’s first Linux backdoor, new details emerge from the WhatsApp-NSO lawsuit. The post In Other News: Nvidia Fixes Critical Flaw, Chinese Linux Backdoor, …SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovDiscover, Protect and Respond with AWS and Prisma CloudThe Problem — The Complexity of Cloud Environments The complex landscape of cloud services, particularly in multi-cloud environments, poses significant security challenges for organizations. Unmanaged cloud resources, human error, misconfigurations and the … The post Discov…PALOALTONETWORKS.COM
22 NovPhishing Attacks Exploits the Open Enrollment PeriodA phishing campaign is impersonating HR to target employees who are making annual insurance changes during the open enrollment period, according to researchers at Abnormal Security.KNOWBE4.COM
22 NovEarth Kasha Upgraded Their Arsenal With New Tactics To Attack OrganizationsEarth Kasha, a threat actor linked to APT10, has expanded its targeting scope to India, Taiwan, and Japan, leveraging spear-phishing and exploiting vulnerabilities in public-facing applications like SSL-VPN and file storage services. The group has deployed various backdoors…GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovRussian TAG-110 Hacked 60+ Users With HTML Loaded & Python BackdoorThe Russian threat group TAG-110, linked to BlueDelta (APT28), is actively targeting organizations in Central Asia, East Asia, and Europe by deploying custom malware, HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY, to compromise government entities, human rights groups, and educational institutions. …GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovHackers Use Telegram Channels To Deliver Lumma Stealer SophisticatedlyLumma Stealer, a sophisticated information-stealing malware, is spreading through Telegram channels, exploiting the platform’s popularity to bypass traditional security measures and target unsuspecting users, potentially compromising sensitive data. The Telegram chann…GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovPhishing Emails Use SVG Files to Avoid DetectionPhishing emails are increasingly using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) attachments to display malicious forms or deliver malware, BleepingComputer reports.KNOWBE4.COM
22 NovGoogle AI Tool Finds 26 Bugs in Open-Source ProjectsOne Vulnerability Had Been Undiscovered for Two Decades, Researchers Said Google researchers used an AI-powered fuzzing tool to identify 26 vulnerabilities in open-source code repositories, some of which had been lurking undiscovered for several decades. Each was found with AI, u…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
22 NovChina-Linked TAG-112 Targets Tibetan Media with Cobalt Strike Espionage CampaignA China-linked nation-state group called TAG-112 compromised Tibetan media and university websites in a new cyber espionage campaign designed to facilitate the delivery of the Cobalt Strike post-exploitation toolkit for follow-on information collection. "The attackers embedded ma…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
22 NovZero Days Top Cybersecurity Agencies' Most-Exploited ListCybersecurity Officials Urge to Prioritize Fixing These 15 Most-Exploited Flaws Which vulnerabilities need fixing first to best block nation-state and other hacking attempts? Enter the latest Five Eyes intelligence partnership list of the 15 flaws most targeted by attackers, of w…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
22 NovThe Nearest Neighbor Attack: How A Russian APT Weaponized Nearby Wi-Fi Networks for Covert Accesssubmitted by Joker to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/11/22/the-nearest-neighbor-attack-how-a-russian-apt-weaponized-nearby-wi-fi-networks-for-covert-access/ Key Takeaways > - Russian APT GruesomeLarch deployed a new attack technique leve…INFOSEC.PUB
22 NovUS Cyber Force Surges Global Operations Amid Rising ThreatsUS Cyber Command Says National Mission Force was Deployed Over 85 Times in 2024 A secretive U.S. military unit has surged its support to partner nations across the globe in 2024 while combatting escalating threats from foreign adversaries like China and North Korea, a top officia…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
📋 SECURITY BULLETINS 1[−]
22 NovQNAP pulls buggy QTS firmware causing widespread NAS issuesQNAP has pulled a recently released firmware update after widespread customer reports that it's breaking connectivity and, in some cases, locking users out of their devices. [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM
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22 NovTrustero Secures $10 Million in Funding to Grow AI-Powered Security and Compliance PlatformThe company emerged from stealth mode in March 2022 and has been on a mission to help companies reduce compliance cost and handle time-consuming GRC tasks. The post Trustero Secures $10 Million in Funding to Grow AI-Powered Security and Compliance Platform appeared first on Secur…SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovUS Seizes PopeyeTools Cybercrime Platform & Arrested AdminsThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure of the illicit PopeyeTools platform, a notorious online marketplace for stolen credit cards and cybercrime tools. Alongside the takedown, authorities unsealed criminal charges against three alleged administrators: Abdul G…GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovLateral Movement on macOS: Unique and Popular Techniques and In-the-Wild Examplessubmitted by Joker to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/unique-popular-techniques-lateral-movement-macos/ Executive Summary In this article, we explore various lateral movement techniques for macOS, some of which are specific to macOS while o…INFOSEC.PUB
22 NovThe Scale of Geoblocking by NationInteresting analysis : We introduce and explore a little-known threat to digital equality and freedomwebsites geoblocking users in response to political risks from sanctions. U.S. policy prioritizes internet freedom and access to information in repressive regimes. Clarifying dis…SCHNEIER.COM
22 NovUS Takes Down Stolen Credit Card Marketplace PopeyeToolsThe US government has announced the seizure of stolen credit card marketplace PopeyeTools and charges against its administrators. The post US Takes Down Stolen Credit Card Marketplace PopeyeTools appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovAI messes with scammers, autonomous endpoint security, malware targets Excel - ESW #385In the enterprise security news, 1. Bitsight, Snyk, and Silverfort announce acquisitions 2. Tanium announces an “autonomous” endpoint security offering 3. We find out how much a smartphone costs when it is manufactured in the US 4. CISA’s leadership announces resignations 5. Rans…YOUTUBE.COM
22 NovNIST IoT Device Security Framework to Get an UpdateRevised Framework to Address Emerging IoT Risks and Technologies The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology plans to revise its Internet of Things cybersecurity framework to address evolving risks posed by emerging technologies and use cases, such as AI and immersive…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
🔥 INCIDENT REPORTING 8[−]
22 NovHartmannbund: Deutscher Ärzteverband im Visier von RansomHubDer Ärzteverband Hartmannbund ist möglicherweise von einem Cyberangriff betroffen. Mo Photography Berlin – Shutterstock.com Der Gesundheitsbereich gerät immer wieder in den Fokus von Cyberkriminellen. Jetzt hat es möglicherweise den deutschen Ärzteverband Hartmannbund getroffen. …CSOONLINE.COM
22 NovRussian Spies Jumped From One Network to Another Via Wi-Fi in an Unprecedented Hacksubmitted by PhilipTheBucket to cybersecurity 3 points | 0 comments https://www.wired.com/story/russia-gru-apt28-wifi-daisy-chain-breach/SH.ITJUST.WORKS
22 NovFive Ransomware Groups Responsible for 40% of Cyber-Attacks in 2024submitted by kid to cybersecurity 2 points | 0 comments https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/five-ransomware-groups-40-of/SH.ITJUST.WORKS
22 NovCyberattack Disrupts Systems of Gambling Giant IGTGambling giant IGT says it has taken certain systems offline in response to a cyberattack discovered over the weekend. The post Cyberattack Disrupts Systems of Gambling Giant IGT appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovGangster counseling center fears data leakIf personal data is stolen, it is anything but a pleasure for those affected. However, when it comes to those previously involved in, or victims of, organized crime, the potential consequences are far more serious: Life and limb could be at stake. While it may sound a little far-…CSOONLINE.COM
22 NovHackers breach US firm over Wi-Fi from Russia in 'Nearest Neighbor Attack'Russian state hackers APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) breached a U.S. company through its enterprise WiFi network while being thousands of miles away, by leveraging a novel technique called "nearest neighbor attack." [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM
22 NovKC Man Indicted for Computer Hackingsubmitted by Joker to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo/pr/kc-man-indicted-computer-hacking Kloster allegedly entered the premises of a business, identified in court documents as Company Victim 2, which operates multiple health clubs in Kansas …INFOSEC.PUB
22 NovThe Real World - 324,382 breached accountsIn November 2024, the online course founded by Andrew Tate known as "The Real World" (previously "Hustler's University" suffered a data breach that exposed almost 325k users of the platform . The impacted data was limited to usernames, email addresses and chat…HAVEIBEENPWNED.COM
🕵️ THREAT INTELLIGENCE 26[−]
22 NovThai Court Dismisses Activist’s Suit Against Israeli Spyware Producer Over Lack of EvidenceA Thai court dismissed a lawsuit brought by Jatupat Boonpattararaksa which alleged spyware made by NSO Group was used to hack his phone. The post Thai Court Dismisses Activist’s Suit Against Israeli Spyware Producer Over Lack of Evidence appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovISC Stormcast For Friday, November 22nd, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9230, (Fri, Nov 22nd)(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.ISC.SANS.EDU
22 NovPrompt Security Raises $18 Million for Gen-AI Security PlatformGen-AI security startup Prompt Security has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round led by Jump Capital. The post Prompt Security Raises $18 Million for Gen-AI Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovMicrosoft Disrupts ONNX Phishing Service, Names Its OperatorMicrosoft has seized 240 phishing-related websites and has disrupted the ONNX service, which the company says is run by an Egyptian man. The post Microsoft Disrupts ONNX Phishing Service, Names Its Operator appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovMafia-Beratungsstelle befürchtet DatenleckMit der Mafia ist auch in Japan nicht zu spaßen. Makhh | shutterstock.com Werden persönliche Daten gestohlen, ist das für die Betroffenen alles andere als ein Vergnügen. Geht es dabei allerdings um Aussteiger, Kontaktpersonen oder Opfer im Bereich der organisierten Kriminalität ,…CSOONLINE.COM
22 NovRising Tides: Wendy Nather on Resilience, Leadership, and Building a Stronger Cybersecurity CommunityIndustry veteran Wendy Nather discusses cybersecurity leadership and the importance of amplifying others’ efforts for the common good. The post Rising Tides: Wendy Nather on Resilience, Leadership, and Building a Stronger Cybersecurity Community appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 Nov'Water Barghest' Sells Hijacked IoT Devices for Proxy Botnet Misusesubmitted by kid to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/water-barghest-sells-hijacked-iot-devices-proxy-botnet-misuseSH.ITJUST.WORKS
22 NovUS military officials used China-linked promotional gift shop GS-JJ, exposing over 300K emailssubmitted by kid to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://cybernews.com/security/military-officials-exposed-using-china-linked-promotional-gift-shop-gs-jj/SH.ITJUST.WORKS
22 NovRussian Cyberespionage Group Hit 60 Victims in Asia, EuropeRussia-linked TAG-110 has targeted over 60 government, human rights, and educational entities in Asia and Europe. The post Russian Cyberespionage Group Hit 60 Victims in Asia, Europe appeared first on SecurityWeek .SECURITYWEEK.COM
22 NovRussian Hackers Deploy HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY Malware Across Europe and AsiaThreat actors with ties to Russia have been linked to a cyber espionage campaign aimed at organizations in Central Asia, East Asia, and Europe. Recorded Future's Insikt Group, which has assigned the activity cluster the name TAG-110, said it overlaps with a threat group tracked b…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
22 NovUnlocking Google Workspace Security: Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Data?Google Workspace has quickly become the productivity backbone for businesses worldwide, offering an all-in-one suite with email, cloud storage and collaboration tools. This single-platform approach makes it easy for teams to connect and work efficiently, no matter where they are,…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
22 NovWhat does resilience in the cyber world look like in 2025 and beyond? Back in 2021, we ran a series called “A Journey in Organizational Resilience.” These issues of this series remain applicable today and, in many cases, are more important than ever, given the rapid changes of the last few years. But the term “resilience…SECURITYINTELLIGENCE.COM
22 NovRaspberry Robin Employs TOR Network For C2 Servers CommunicationRaspberry Robin, a stealthy malware discovered in 2021, leverages advanced obfuscation techniques to evade detection and analysis by infiltrating systems primarily via USB drives, utilizing the TOR network for covert communication with its C2 servers. The malware’s multi-la…GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovRussian Hackers Deploy HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY Malware Across Europe and Asiasubmitted by kid to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/russian-hackers-deploy-hatvibe-and.htmlSH.ITJUST.WORKS
22 Nov240+ Domains Used By PhaaS Platform ONNX Seized by MicrosoftMicrosoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has disrupted a significant phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation run by Egypt-based cybercriminal Abanoub Nady, known online as “MRxC0DER.” Nady developed and sold “do-it-yourself” phishing kits under th…GBHACKERS.COM
22 NovThreat Group Use AI Adult-Based “Deepnude” Image Generator Honeypots to Infect VictimsThe threat group FIN7 is using the lure of generating nude images of favorite celebrities to get victims to download their NetSupport RAT.KNOWBE4.COM
22 NovChina's DeepSeek Aims to Rival OpenAI's 'Reasoning' ModelDeepSeek-R1 Struggles with Logic Tests and Is Vulnerable to Jailbreaks Chinese artificial intelligence research company DeepSeek, funded by quantitative trading firms, introduced what it says is one of the first reasoning models to rival OpenAI o1. Reasoning models engage in self…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
22 NovAPT-K-47 Uses Hajj-Themed Lures to Deliver Advanced Asyncshell MalwareThe threat actor known as Mysterious Elephant has been observed using an advanced version of malware called Asynshell. The attack campaign is said to have used Hajj-themed lures to trick victims into executing a malicious payload under the guise of a Microsoft Compiled HTML Help …THEHACKERNEWS.COM
22 NovAll the biggest cybersecurity news out of Microsoft Ignite 2024 - ESW #385Why a special segment on Microsoft Ignite announcements? 1. There were a lot of announcements 2. Microsoft is the largest security vendor, in terms of revenue 3. Microsoft and its products are also the biggest and most vulnerable hacking target in the tech industry. Visit https:/…YOUTUBE.COM
22 NovFixing how cybersecurity products are bought and sold - Mariana Padilla - ESW #385This is a topic our hosts are very passionate about, and we're excited to discuss with Mariana Padilla, co-founder and CEO of Hackerverse. She wants to change how cybersecurity sales works, with a focus on making the process more transparent and ideally demonstrating a product's …YOUTUBE.COM
22 NovEnhanced reversible data hiding using difference expansion and modulus function with selective bit blocks in imagessubmitted by Joker to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://cybersecurity.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42400-024-00251-7 Abstract The rapid growth of Information and communication technology not only has positive impacts but also unveils opportunities for data and inf…INFOSEC.PUB
22 NovFriday Squid Blogging: Transcriptome Analysis of the Indian SquidLots of details that are beyond me. Blog moderation policy.SCHNEIER.COM
22 NovISMG Editors: China-Linked Espionage Targets U.S. TelecomsAlso: Highlights from ISMG's Financial Services Summit and Key Insights on AI Adoption On the 200th episode of the ISMG Editors' Panel, the team discussed the major China-linked cyberespionage campaign targeting U.S. telecommunications, highlighted key insights from ISMG's Financ…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
22 NovNorth Korean IT Workers Using Fake Sites to Evade DetectionResearches Find Deep Ties to North Korea Among Fake IT Services Firms Websites North Korean state actors are using fake websites of foreign technology services firms sidestep sanctions and raise funding for Kim Jong-un regime's weapons development programs. SentinelLabs found man…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
22 NovHaveli Purchases AppViewX to Strengthen Identity AutomationPE Firm Takes Majority Stake to Drive Certificate Lifecycle Management Innovation Private equity firm Haveli has purchased a majority stake in AppViewX to scale globally, targeting automation in certificate lifecycle management and public key infrastructure. CEO Gregory Webb says…DATABREACHTODAY.CO.UK
22 NovMicrosoft shares latest intelligence on North Korean and Chinese threat actors at CYBERWARCONAt CYBERWARCON 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence analysts will share research and insights on North Korean and Chinese threat actors representing years of threat actor tracking, infrastructure monitoring and disruption, and their attack tooling. The post Microsoft shares latest…MICROSOFT.COM
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22 NovThe Game-Changing Hires Every Startup Needs! 🔥Wondering how to scale your startup? 🚀 In this clip, Raj Mallempati shares the secret behind the two CRITICAL hires that made all the difference! From finding the perfect VP of Engineering to focusing on building the product and getting customer feedback, these hires are GAME-CHA…YOUTUBE.COM
22 NovThe One Obstacle Founders Never See Coming!Starting a business comes with challenges, but there’s one obstacle that surprises every founder! Benny Lakunishok, a successful entrepreneur, shares what he didn’t expect when launching his company. It’s not what you think—it’s all about the people you hire! Watch to discover wh…YOUTUBE.COM
📡 INFOSEC NEWS 14[−]
22 NovPyPI Attack: ChatGPT, Claude Impersonators Deliver JarkaStealer via Python LibrariesCybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious packages uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that impersonated popular artificial intelligence (AI) models like OpenAI ChatGPT and Anthropic Claude to deliver an information stealer called JarkaStealer. Th…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
22 NovMicrosoft, Meta, and DOJ Disrupt Global Cybercrime and Fraudulent NetworksMeta Platforms, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) have announced independent actions to tackle cybercrime and disrupt services that enable scams, fraud, and phishing attacks. To that end, Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) said it seized 240 fraudulent websit…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
22 NovHow to protect yourself from someone tracking you with stalkerware or an AirTag | Kaspersky official blogA single app to guard against spying through beacons or stalkerware on Android.KASPERSKY.COM
22 NovHere's What Happens If You Don't Layer Network Security Or Remove Unused Web ShellsPACKETSTORMSECURITY.COM
22 NovMicrosoft rolls out Recall to Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCsMicrosoft announced today that its controversial AI-powered Recall feature is finally rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM
22 NovWindows 10 KB5046714 update fixes bug preventing app uninstallsMicrosoft has released the optional KB5046714 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with six bug fixes, including a fix for a bug preventing users from uninstalling or updating packaged applications. [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM