Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: WSUS bug under attack
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Oct 27, 2025 A Microsoft WSUS bug is under active exploitation, raising alarms in the tech world. In an intriguing twist, a major poker cheating conspiracy has led to indictments of 31 individuals, following a scheme involving hacked shufflers and marked cards. Meanwhile, Thailand has revoked citizenship from a businessman linked to scams, seizing millions in assets. Plus, a data leak at Raven Academy exposes Iranian hacking students. The landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve with these compelling developments!
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WSUS Vulnerability Actively Exploited
- Microsoft released an out-of-band security update for WSUS because a remote code execution flaw is being actively exploited.
- Proof-of-concept code publication prompted observed attacks from CISA, Huntress, Horizon3 and iSecurity.
High-Tech Poker Ring Revealed
- US authorities charged 31 people in a high-tech poker cheating ring that used hacked shuffling machines and special eyewear.
- Victims lost at least $7 million and suspects included former NBA figures and organised crime members.
Raven Academy Data Leak
- A private school training hackers for Iran's intelligence service leaked student data days before its hacking contest.
- The Raven Academy had been sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2022 for training MOIS-linked hackers.