Cyber Security Headlines Google patches zero-day, Copilot’s forced installation, Scattered Spider arrests
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Sep 19, 2025 Google addresses another critical zero-day vulnerability in Chrome, adding to its patch tally for the year. Meanwhile, Microsoft is set to roll out forced installations of its Copilot app, raising eyebrows among users. On the criminal front, two teenage suspects from the Scattered Spider hacking group have been apprehended, connecting the dots in ongoing cybercrime investigations. Plus, there’s a peek at alarming security threats like the CountLoader malware and significant outages affecting major platforms.
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Chrome Zero-Day Trend
- Google patched its sixth Chrome zero-day this year, highlighting persistent exploitation risks in browser engines.
- The flaw was a V8 type confusion with a public exploit, signaling likely active abuse.
Prepare For Forced Copilot Install
- Notify users and help desks before Microsoft forcibly installs the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to avoid confusion and support load.
- Admins can opt out via the app's admin center but should proactively communicate the change.
Teen Arrests Linked To TFL Attack
- Two more suspects, aged 18 and 19, were arrested over the TFL attack from last September.
- The elder may also have targeted U.S. healthcare firms, per Britain's National Crime Agency.