Tag: windows
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Beware of phishing emails delivering backdoored Linux VMs!
Unknown attackers are trying to trick Windows users into spinning up a custom Linux virtual machine (VM) with a pre-configured backdoor, Securonix res… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/05/phishing-oneamerica-survey-linux-vm-backdoor/
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Attacks with novel SteelFox trojan hit Windows machines
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/attacks-with-novel-steelfox-trojan-hit-windows-machines
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Novel phishing campaign targets Windows systems with malicious Linux VMs
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/novel-phishing-campaign-targets-windows-systems-with-malicious-linux-vms
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SteelFox-Malware: Trojaner kapert Windows-PCs mithilfe anfälligem Treiber
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in SecurityNewsSteelFox-Malware stiehlt u. a. Bankdaten und missbraucht die Rechnerleistung zum Krypto-Mining. Betroffen sind über 11.000 Nutzer weltweit. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/steelfox-malware-trojaner-kapert-windows-pcs-mithilfe-anfaelligem-treiber-303586.html
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Windows Themes 0-Day Bug Exposes Users To NTLM Credential Theft
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36541/Windows-Themes-0-Day-Bug-Exposes-Users-To-NTLM-Credential-Theft.html
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Russian Espionage Group Targets Ukrainian Military with Malware via Telegram
A suspected Russian hybrid espionage and influence operation has been observed delivering a mix of Windows and Android malware to target the Ukrainian… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/russian-espionage-group-targets.html
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5 Most Common Malware Techniques in 2024
Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) form the foundation of modern defense strategies. Unlike indicators of compromise (IOCs), TTPs are more stable, making them a reliable way to identify specific cyber threats. Here are some of the most commonly used techniques, according to ANY.RUN’s Q3 2024 report on malware trends, complete with real-world examples.Disabling of Windows…
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Patchmanagement: Auto-Upgrade auf Windows Server 2025 frustriert Admins
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Tags: windowsEinige Systeme mit Windows Server 2019 und 2022 wurden automatisch auf die neue 2025er-Version aktualisiert. Unter Administratoren sorgt das für Unmut. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/patchmanagement-auto-upgrade-auf-windows-server-2025-frustriert-admins-2411-190567.html
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Office unter Windows 11 24H2 mit installiertem Crowdstrike lahmgelegt
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in SecurityNewsWer Crowdstrike-Sicherheitssoftware einsetzt und auf Windows 11 24H2 aktualisiert hat, hatte womöglich mit nicht funktionierenden Apps zu kämpfen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Crowdstrike-legte-Office-unter-Windows-11-24H2-lahm-10007558.html
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Researchers Uncover OS Downgrade Vulnerability Targeting Microsoft Windows Kernel
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in SecurityNewsA new attack technique could be used to bypass Microsoft’s Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE) on fully patched Windows systems, leading to operating s… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/researchers-uncover-os-downgrade.html
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Crowdstrike legte Office unter Windows 11 24H2 lahm
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in SecurityNewsWer Crowdstrike-Sicherheitssoftware einsetzt und auf Windows 11 24H2 aktualisiert hat, hatte womöglich mit nicht funktionierenden Apps zu kämpfen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Crowdstrike-legte-Office-unter-Windows-11-24H2-lahm-10007558.html
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APT36 Hackers Attacking Windows Deevices With ElizaRAT
APT36, a sophisticated threat actor, has been actively targeting Indian entities with advanced malware like ElizaRAT, which is designed for espionage…. First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/apt36-elizarat-windows-attacks/
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Sysadmin shock as Windows Server 2025 installs itself after update labeling error
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in SecurityNewsScreens sprayed with coffee after techies find Microsoft’s latest OS in unexpected places First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/06/windows_server_2025_surprise/
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Hackers increasingly use Winos4.0 post-exploitation kit in attacks
Hackers are increasingly targeting Windows users with the malicious Winos4.0 framework, distributed via seemingly benign game-related apps. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-increasingly-use-winos40-post-exploitation-kit-in-attacks/
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Microsoft Notepad to get AI-powered rewriting tool on Windows 11
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has started testing AI-powered Notepad text rewriting and Paint image generation tools four decades after the two programs were released in the 1980s. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-notepad-to-get-ai-powered-rewriting-tool-on-windows-11/
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New SteelFox malware hijacks Windows PCs using vulnerable driver
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in SecurityNewsA new malicious package called ‘SteelFox’ mines for cryptocurrency and steals credit card data by using the “bring your own vulnerable driver” technique to get SYSTEM privileges on Windows machines. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-steelfox-malware-hijacks-windows-pcs-using-vulnerable-driver/
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Windows Server 2025 released, here are the new features
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced that Windows Server 2025, the latest version of its server operating system, is generally available starting Friday, November … First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-server-2025-released-here-are-the-new-features/
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Microsoft modernisiert Windows Hello
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-modernisiert-Windows-Hello-10002830.html
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Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs in new phishing attacks
A new phishing campaign dubbed ‘CRON#TRAP’ infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to c… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-infected-with-backdoored-linux-vms-in-new-phishing-attacks/
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Buckle up, admins Windows Server 2025 officially hits GA
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Tags: windowsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/04/windows_server_2025_ga/
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Supportverlängerung für Windows 10 auch für Privatanwender
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-Supportverlaengerung-fuer-Windows-10-auch-fuer-Privatanwender-10001194.html
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Week in review: Windows Themes spoofing bug >>returns<<, employees phished via Microsoft Teams
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in SecurityNewsHere’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Patching problems: The return of a Windows Themes sp… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/03/week-in-review-windows-themes-spoofing-bug-returns-employees-phished-via-microsoft-teams/
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Recurring Windows Flaw Could Expose User Credentials
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/recurring-windows-flaw-could-expose-user-credentials
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Microsoft confirms Windows Server 2025 blue screen, install issues
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has confirmed several bugs causing install and Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues impacting Windows Server 2025 systems with more than 256 l… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-server-2025-blue-screen-install-issues/
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Windows ‘Downdate’ Attack Reverts Patched PCs to a Vulnerable State
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in SecurityNewsWindows 11 machines remain open to downgrade attacks, where attackers can abuse the Windows Update process to revive a patched driver signature enforc… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/windows-downdate-attack-patched-pcs-vulnerable-state
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Kremlin-Backed Hackers Have New Windows And Android Malware To Foist On Ukrainian Foes
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36531/Kremlin-Backed-Hackers-Have-New-Windows-And-Android-Malware-To-Foist-On-Ukrainian-Foes.html
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Inoffizieller Fix für 0-day Windows-Themes-Schwachstelle
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in SecurityNewsIn Windows (7 bis 11) gibt es eine Windows Themes Spoofing-Schwachstelle, die bisher nicht durch Microsoft geschlossen wurde. Die Entwickler von ACROS… First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/10/30/inoffizieller-fix-fuer-0-day-windows-themes-schwachstelle/
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Russia’s APT29 Mimics AWS Domains to Steal Windows Credentials
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/russias-apt29-aws-windows-credentials
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Windows Update Takeover Lets An Attacker Revive A Patched Vuln
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36530/Windows-Update-Takeover-Lets-An-Attacker-Revive-A-Patched-Vuln.html