Tag: windows
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Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
Hunters 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
Google 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
Cybersecurity 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
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
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
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
Google’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
Cybersecurity 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
FIN7 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
Microsoft 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
A 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
First 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
DarkCloud, 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
Konni 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
The 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
Microsoft 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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A New Microsoft Tool Automatically Detects, Diagnoses, and Resolves Boot Issues in Windows
Microsoft has unveiled a transformational tool aimed at addressing one of the most frustrating challenges in modern computing: boot failures. Aptly named >>Quick Machine Recovery,
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Beware! A Fake Zoom Installer Drops BlackSuit Ransomware on Your Windows Systems
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, malicious, malware, ransomware, software, threat, windowsCybersecurity analysts have uncovered a sophisticated campaign exploiting a fake Zoom installer to deliver BlackSuit ransomware across Windows-based systems. The attack, documented by DFIR experts, highlights how threat actors are leveraging popular software to deceive unsuspecting victims into installing malware capable of crippling entire networks. The Fake Zoom Installer The malicious activity began with a…
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Water Gamayun Hackers Exploit MSC EvilTwin Zero-day Vulnerability to Hack Windows Machine
Water Gamayun, a suspected Russian threat actor, has been identified exploiting the MSC EvilTwin zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-26633) to compromise Windows systems. This vulnerability, embedded in the Microsoft Management Console (MSC) framework, allows attackers to execute malicious code remotely, exfiltrate sensitive data, and maintain persistent control over infected machines. The exploit leverages custom payloads and advanced…
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Chinese Lotus Blossom Hackers leverages Windows Management Instrumentation for Network Movement
The Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as Lotus Blossom, also referred to as Billbug, Thrip, or Spring Dragon, has intensified its cyber-espionage operations by employing advanced techniques, including the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) for lateral movement within targeted networks. This group, active for over a decade, has recently deployed new variants…
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Nach Crowdstrike-Fiasko: Microsoft will Bootfehler künftig aus der Ferne fixen
Ein neues Feature soll Windows-Systeme bei großflächigen Ausfällen wie der Crowdstrike-Panne des letzten Sommers schneller wieder lauffähig machen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nach-crowdstrike-fiasko-microsoft-will-bootfehler-kuenftig-aus-der-ferne-fixen-2503-194842.html
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Windows 11: Wie sich der Microsoft-Kontozwang weiter umgehen lässt
Die Entfernung der bypassnro.cmd aus Windows 11 erregt Aufsehen. Microsofts Online-Kontozwang lässt sich aber auch anders aushebeln. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/windows-11-wie-sich-der-microsoft-kontozwang-weiter-umgehen-laesst-2503-194830.html
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Windows 11 quick machine recovery: Restoring devices with boot issues
Microsoft 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/
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Gamaredon Exploits Troop Movement Lures to Spread Remcos via DLL Sideloading
A new targeted malware campaign linked to the Russian state-aligned group Gamaredon is exploiting Windows shortcut (.LNK) files First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/gamaredon-exploits-troop-movement-lures-to-spread-remcos-via-dll-sideloading/
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Microsoft tests new Windows 11 tool to remotely fix boot crashes
Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 tool called Quick Machine Recovery, which is designed to remotely deploy fixes for buggy drivers and configurations that prevent the operating system from starting. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-quick-machine-recovery-tool-to-fix-boot-crashes/
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Microsoft’s killing script used to avoid Microsoft Account in Windows 11
Microsoft has removed the ‘BypassNRO.cmd’ script from Windows 11 preview builds, which allowed users to bypass the requirement to use a Microsoft Account when installing the operating system. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-killing-script-used-to-avoid-microsoft-account-in-windows-11/