The FTC warns of a surge in online "task job scams" that mimic gambling to hook victims. Scammers offer easy earnings for simple tasks like liking videos but later demand deposits to unlock larger payouts—resulting in stolen money. Losses have skyrocketed, exceeding $220 million in the first half of 2024 alone. Red flags include cryptocurrency payments, buzzwords like "product boosting," and unsolicited messages. To stay safe, ignore suspicious offers. Full details here: Bleeping Computer

Kali Linux 2024.4 has been released with 14 new tools for penetration testing and security research, including tools like Chainsaw for Windows forensics and Findomain for domain recognition. This version also improves Raspberry Pi support and updates the Linux Kernel to 6.11. Notably, i386 builds have been deprecated, following Debian's removal of 32-bit kernel support. This release streamlines features while enhancing modern capabilities for cybersecurity professionals. For full details and tool specifics, visit: Bleeping Computer

he Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and its El Paso branch suffered a significant data breach, impacting 1.4 million patients. Sensitive information—including Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial data—was potentially exposed after a cyberattack in September 2024. The Interlock ransomware group claimed responsibility, leaking over 2.6 TB of stolen data. Affected individuals are being offered free credit monitoring and are urged to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. For the full article, visit: Bleeping Computer