Microsoft Launches ElectionGuard Bug Bounty Program

Microsoft last week announced the launch of a new bug bounty program covering the ElectionGuard open source software development kit (SDK).
New Winnti Backdoor Targets Microsoft SQL
A recently identified backdoor used by the China-linked Winnti hackers and which targets Microsoft SQL (MSSQL) is very stealthy, ESET’s security researchers say.
New Variant of Gustuff Android Banking Trojan Emerges
Recent Gustuff Android banking Trojan campaigns featured an updated malware version, Cisco Talos security researchers report.
Microsoft Marks Two Windows 10 1903 Issues as Resolved

Microsoft has marked a Windows 10 Chinese IME issue and a Windows Desktop Search or Start Menu issue as resolved in the Windows 10 Health Dashboard.
After the Windows 10 1903 KB4512941 cumulative update was released, users started complaining about having Windows Desktop Search issues as well as issues with high CPU usage in Cortana.
Windows 7 Voting Systems to Get Free Security Updates Through 2020 Elections

Microsoft announced today that they will be providing free extended security updates for Windows 7 machines that are part of a federally certified voting system.
