Microsoft updates released

Microsoft has released this month’s update package, which contains (among other patches) updates for Internet Explorer, Vista, Outlook Express and Visio.

As we mentioned in our pre-patch post, some of the vulnerabilities are critical, so if you haven’t done so, check the June Security Bulletins and patch your systems now.

The friendly handlers over at Internet Storm Centre have produced another colorful table to guide you through this month’s patch maze.

Kaspersky researchers have discovered new Mirage Kitten attacks using previously undocumented malware families: NodeRabbit in Node.js and PollCat in JavaScript.

Our experts discovered a new CoolClient backdoor variant with a kernel-mode rootkit driver that hides malicious processes, files, and network connections from security tools and threat analysts.

Kaspersky experts break down a new Armored Likho campaign that poses as a fundraising efforts and delivers a new Still Toolkit aimed at stealing Telegram data and eavesdropping on victims.

Kaspersky researchers reveal previously undocumented malware attributed to Mirage Kitten (UNC1549, Smoke Sandstorm, Nimbus Manticore): NightLedger backdoor, ArcBridge, and BridgeHead tunneling tools.