Cyber Security Headlines Windows RemoteApp problems, ferry malware arrest, Senator's open-source warning
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Dec 19, 2025 Recent Windows updates have disrupted RemoteApp connections, leaving users frustrated. In a surprising twist, French authorities apprehended crew members of an Italian ferry linked to malware installation. Meanwhile, a senator raised alarms about the potential dangers of open-source software, emphasizing the need for vigilance against foreign influences. Additional discussions highlighted a spike in criminal activities using AI, serious vulnerabilities in Cisco products, and unauthorized access incidents impacting UK healthcare systems.
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RemoteApp Breaks In Enterprise Azure Desktops
- A November 2025 non-security Windows update is breaking RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop on Windows 11 and Server 2025 builds.
- Microsoft says Home and Pro devices aren't affected and no permanent fix timeline is available.
Crew Accused Of Malware On Italian Ferry
- French police arrested two ferry crew members suspected of installing remote access malware on an Italian passenger ferry.
- One suspect was released and the other remains detained facing conspiracy charges for infiltrating ship systems.
Malware Could Enable Remote Ship Control
- The detained Latvian faces charges of conspiring to infiltrate computer systems on behalf of a foreign power after a RAT was found aboard.
- The shipping company discovered the remote access tool while the vessel was docked in Sète, France.