Tag: windows
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WinRAR flaw bypasses Windows Mark of the Web security alerts
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in SecurityNewsA vulnerability in the WinRAR file archiver solution could be exploited to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) security warning and execute arbitrary code on a Windows machine. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/winrar-flaw-bypasses-windows-mark-of-the-web-security-alerts/
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Microsoft Credits EncryptHub, Hacker Behind 618+ Breaches, for Disclosing Windows Flaws
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in SecurityNewsA likely lone wolf actor behind the EncryptHub persona was acknowledged by Microsoft for discovering and reporting two security flaws in Windows last month, painting a picture of a “conflicted” individual straddling a legitimate career in cybersecurity and pursuing cybercrime.In a new extensive analysis published by Outpost24 KrakenLabs, the Swedish security company unmasked the up-and-coming…
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Windows intros 365 Link, a black box that does nothing but connect to Microsoft’s cloud
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in SecurityNewsAnd it can be yours for a rather steep $349 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/windows_365_link/
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Windows 10 Support-Ende: Microsoft setzt auf Upgrade oder Recycling
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft beendet 2025 den Support für Windows 10 und fordert Nutzer auf, ihre alten PCs zu recyceln oder auf Windows 11 umzusteigen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/windows-10-support-ende-microsoft-setzt-auf-upgrade-oder-recycling-312791.html
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Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In Removes Bypass Trick Option
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is killing the Windows 11 bypass trick, soon, all setups will require internet and a Microsoft Account, leaving privacy-conscious users with fewer options. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-setup-microsoft/
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FIN7 Uses Python-Based Anubis Backdoor in Windows Attacks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fin7-uses-python-based-anubis-backdoor-in-windows-attacks
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Anubis backdoor deployed in new Windows-targeted FIN7 attacks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/anubis-backdoor-deployed-in-new-windows-targeted-fin7-attacks
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Microsoft starts testing Windows 11 taskbar icon scaling
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is testing a new taskbar icon scaling feature that automatically scales down Windows taskbar icons to show more apps when it gets too overcrowded. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-starts-testing-windows-11-taskbar-icon-scaling/
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Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
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in SecurityNewsHunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s…
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Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
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in SecurityNewsHunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s…
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Google Quick Share Bug Bypasses Allow Zero-Click File Transfer
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in SecurityNewsGoogle addresses patch bypasses for CVE-2024-38272 and CVE-2024-38271, part of the previously announced QuickShell silent RCE attack chain against Windows users. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/google-quick-share-bug-bypasses-zero-click-file-transfer
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Critical Flaw in Google Quick Share Lets Hackers Bypass File Transfer Approval
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new vulnerability in Google’s Quick Share data transfer tool for Windows, potentially allowing attackers to crash the application or send files to a user’s device without their consent. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10668 with a… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/cve-2024-10668-google-quick-share-exploit/
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Hackers Exploit Apache Tomcat Flaw to Hijack Servers and Steal SSH Credentials
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Tags: apache, attack, botnet, credentials, cyber, data-breach, exploit, flaw, hacker, linux, vulnerability, windowsA newly discovered attack campaign has exposed vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat servers, allowing hackers to hijack resources and steal SSH credentials. Researchers from Aqua Nautilus revealed that these attacks, which weaponized botnets within 30 hours of discovery, employ encrypted payloads and advanced persistence mechanisms to infiltrate systems running both Windows and Linux platforms. The attackers…
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Google’s Quick Share for Windows Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
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Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity researchers from SafeBreach Labs have revealed new vulnerabilities in Google’s Quick Share file-transfer utility for Windows, including a critical flaw that allows attackers to execute code on targeted devices. The findings, disclosed this week, highlight risks in the widely used tool”, even after Google patched earlier issues reported in 2024. The QuickShell Exploit Chain…
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Trend im März – Windows 11 profitiert immer mehr von nahendem Windows-10-Ende
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Tags: windowsIm Oktober 2025 endet der Support von Windows 10. Die Frist macht sich immer mehr in der Verbreitung von Windows 11 bemerkbar. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/trend-im-maerz-windows-11-profitiert-immer-mehr-von-nahenden-windows-10-ende.92043
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Google Released Second Fix for Quick Share Flaws After Patch Bypass
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in SecurityNewsGoogle’s patches for Quick Share for Windows vulnerabilities leading to remote code execution were incomplete and could be easily bypassed. The post Google Released Second Fix for Quick Share Flaws After Patch Bypass appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-released-second-fix-for-quick-share-flaws-after-patch-bypass/
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Google Patches Quick Share Vulnerability Enabling Silent File Transfers Without Consent
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new vulnerability impacting Google’s Quick Share data transfer utility for Windows that could be exploited to achieve a denial-of-service (DoS) or send arbitrary files to a target’s device without their approval.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-10668 (CVSS score: 5.9), is a bypass for two of the 10 shortcomings that…
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New advanced FIN7’s Anubis backdoor allows to gain full system control on Windows
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in SecurityNewsFIN7 cybercrime group has been linked to Anubis, a Python-based backdoor that provides remote access to compromised Windows systems. The threat actor FIN7, also known as Savage Ladybug, has developed a new Python-based malware, named Anubis Backdoor, which allows attackers to gain full remote control over infected Windows systems. It executes shell commands and system…
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Microsoft adds hotpatching support to Windows 11 Enterprise
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced that hotpatch updates are now available for business customers using Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 on x64 (AMD/Intel) systems, starting today. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-hotpatching-support-to-windows-11-enterprise/
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FIN7 Deploys Anubis Backdoor to Hijack Windows Systems via Compromised SharePoint Sites
The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been linked to a Python-based backdoor called Anubis (not to be confused with an Android banking trojan of the same name) that can grant them remote access to compromised Windows systems.”This malware allows attackers to execute remote shell commands and other system operations, giving them full…
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New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement
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in SecurityNewsA previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use local accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-trick-lets-you-bypass-microsoft-account-requirement/
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Tax Season Threat Surge
Veriti Research has identified a significant rise in tax-related malware samples across multiple platforms. The research team discovered malware samples targeting Android, Linux, and Windows, all connected to the same adversary operating from a single IP address. We believe the attacker is running multiple parallel campaigns and using “Malware-as-a-Service” tools to target various platforms simultaneously,……
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Genial oder aus Versehen? – Microsoft stellt Windows 11 Source Code versehentlich auf Github
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/microsoft-stellt-windows-11-source-code-versehentlich-auf-github-a-61e67960ae8b9baa7bb71ae67f1e1602/
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DarkCloud: An Advanced Stealer Malware Sold on Telegram to Target Windows Data
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in SecurityNewsDarkCloud, a highly advanced stealer malware, has emerged as a significant threat to Windows systems since its debut in 2022. Initially gaining traction through underground forums, the malware is now widely sold on Telegram, making it accessible to cybercriminals worldwide. DarkCloud employs a variety of distribution techniques, with phishing campaigns being the most prevalent. Attackers…
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Konni RAT Exploit Windows Explorer Limitations To Launches a Multi-Stage Attack Steal Data
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in SecurityNewsKonni RAT, a highly advanced Remote Access Trojan (RAT), has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, leveraging Windows Explorer limitations to execute multi-stage attacks. This malware employs a combination of batch files, PowerShell scripts, and VBScript to infiltrate systems, exfiltrate sensitive data, and maintain persistence. Its ability to evade detection through obfuscation and stealth makes…
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Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWisp
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in SecurityNewsThe threat actors behind the zero-day exploitation of a recently-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows have been found to deliver two new backdoors called SilentPrism and DarkWisp.The activity has been attributed to a suspected Russian hacking group called Water Gamayun, which is also known as EncryptHub and LARVA-208.”The threat actor deploys payloads primarily by means…
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Windows 11 Insider Released Microsoft Removes BypassNRO.cmd Script to Enhance Security
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has launchedWindows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516to the Dev Channel with exciting new updates, including innovative features and a key security enhancement. Among the major changes is the removal of the widely knownBypassNRO.cmd script, a move aimed at bolstering Windows 11’s overall security and ensuring a seamless user experience. Prioritizing Security and Connectivity In…
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Windows 11 quick machine recovery: Restoring devices with boot issues
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has rolled out quick machine recovery, a new Windows feature aimed at preventing prolonged widespread outages like the one caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/31/quick-machine-recovery-restoring-windows-11-devices-with-boot-issues/