Tag: windows
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Microsoft testing faster Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a faster version of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) and updated Smart App Control (SAC), allowing users to toggle it without requiring a Windows clean install. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-testing-faster-quick-machine-recovery-in-windows-11/
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Russian APT abuses Windows Hyper-V for persistence and malware execution
Tags: apt, attack, authentication, cctv, defense, group, infrastructure, malware, password, powershell, russia, threat, tool, windowsOther malware tools: The researchers also found additional malware payloads left by the attackers on systems, including a custom PowerShell script used to inject a Kerberos ticket into LSASS to enable authentication and command execution on remote systems.Another PowerShell script was pushed to multiple systems via domain Group Policy to change the password of an…
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Over 15 Malicious npm Packages Exploiting Windows to Deploy Vidar Malware
Datadog Security Research has uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the npm ecosystem, involving 17 malicious packages across 23 releases designed to deliver the Vidar infostealer malware to Windows systems. The campaign, attributed to a threat actor cluster tracked as MUT-4831, represents a significant escalation in npm-based threats and marks the first known public…
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Over 15 Malicious npm Packages Exploiting Windows to Deploy Vidar Malware
Datadog Security Research has uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the npm ecosystem, involving 17 malicious packages across 23 releases designed to deliver the Vidar infostealer malware to Windows systems. The campaign, attributed to a threat actor cluster tracked as MUT-4831, represents a significant escalation in npm-based threats and marks the first known public…
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IT: Britisches Ministerium nutzt Windows 10 trotz Supportende
Tags: windowsDas britische Umwelt- und Landwirtschaftsministerium erneuert seine IT für 312 Millionen Pfund – setzt dabei aber weiterhin auf Windows 10. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/it-britisches-ministerium-nutzt-windows-10-trotz-supportende-2511-201942.html
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November 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: Windows Exchange Server EOL?
October 2025 Patch Tuesday was one for the record books in so many ways. There was a big push by Microsoft to fix as many open vulnerabilities as possible in products that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/07/november-2025-patch-tuesday-forecast/
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November 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: Windows Exchange Server EOL?
October 2025 Patch Tuesday was one for the record books in so many ways. There was a big push by Microsoft to fix as many open vulnerabilities as possible in products that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/07/november-2025-patch-tuesday-forecast/
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Microsoft kickt Defender Application Guard in Office und SmartScreen im IE
Kleiner Nachtrag von dieser Woche. Microsoft legt erneut die Axt an Sicherheitsfunktion von Produkten. In Microsoft Office wird der Defender Application Guard künftig entfernt. Bei den noch in Windows enthaltenen Internet Explorer-Komponenten fliegt der SmartScreen raus. Defender Application Guard fliegt … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/07/microsoft-kickt-defender-application-guard-in-office-und-smartscreen-im-ie/
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Microsoft kickt Defender Application Guard in Office und SmartScreen im IE
Kleiner Nachtrag von dieser Woche. Microsoft legt erneut die Axt an Sicherheitsfunktion von Produkten. In Microsoft Office wird der Defender Application Guard künftig entfernt. Bei den noch in Windows enthaltenen Internet Explorer-Komponenten fliegt der SmartScreen raus. Defender Application Guard fliegt … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/07/microsoft-kickt-defender-application-guard-in-office-und-smartscreen-im-ie/
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Digitaler Weckruf: Sicherheitsgefährdung durch Windows 10
Der 14. Oktober 2025 markierte das Ende der Sicherheitsupdates für Windows 10. Für Schätzungen zufolge weltweit rund 400 Millionen PCs stellt dies ein Risiko dar [1]. Denn ab diesem Tag bleiben Schwachstellen ungepatcht, was Systeme zum Einfallstor für Cyberangriffe macht. Besonders kritisch ist dies für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU), die oft nicht über die……
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Google Issues Emergency Chrome 142 Update to Fix Multiple High-Risk Vulnerabilities
Google has rolled out an emergency update for its Chrome browser, version 142, to address a series of serious remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of affected systems. The update, released on November 5, 2025, is being distributed gradually across desktop platforms, Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as…
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Google Issues Emergency Chrome 142 Update to Fix Multiple High-Risk Vulnerabilities
Google has rolled out an emergency update for its Chrome browser, version 142, to address a series of serious remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of affected systems. The update, released on November 5, 2025, is being distributed gradually across desktop platforms, Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as…
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Alleged Russia-linked Curly COMrades exploit Windows Hyper-V to evade EDRs
Curly COMrades threat actors exploit Windows Hyper-V to hide Linux VMs, evade EDR tools, and deploy custom malware undetected. Bitdefender researchers, aided by Georgia’s CERT, uncovered that Curly COMrades, a group linked to Russian interests, abused Windows Hyper-V to gain covert, long-term access to victims. Threat actors created hidden Alpine Linux VMs (120MB/256MB) hosting custom…
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Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $10
You can now upgrade up to five computers to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for one low price and get a new sleek interface, advanced tools and enhanced security. The post Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $10 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-home/
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Keeper Security launches Forcefield to defend against memory-based attacks on Windows devices
Keeper Security has unveiled Keeper Forcefield, a new kernel-level endpoint security product designed to stop one of the fastest-growing cyber threats: memory-based attacks. The company, known for its zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, says Forcefield is the first solution to deliver real-time memory protection at both the user and kernel levels, offering…
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Win10 still clings to over 40% of devices weeks after Microsoft pulls support
Popular operating system much more sticky than Windows 7 was during its EOL First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/04/windows_10_eol/
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ValleyRAT Campaign Targets Windows via WeChat and DingTalk
A sophisticated Windows remote-access trojan known as ValleyRAT has emerged as a high-confidence indicator of targeted intrusions against Chinese-language users and organizations. ValleyRAT’s operational model relies on a carefully orchestrated delivery chain comprising four distinct components: the downloader, loader, injector, and RAT payload. First observed in early 2023, this multi-stage malware combines advanced evasion techniques,…
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ValleyRAT Campaign Targets Windows via WeChat and DingTalk
A sophisticated Windows remote-access trojan known as ValleyRAT has emerged as a high-confidence indicator of targeted intrusions against Chinese-language users and organizations. ValleyRAT’s operational model relies on a carefully orchestrated delivery chain comprising four distinct components: the downloader, loader, injector, and RAT payload. First observed in early 2023, this multi-stage malware combines advanced evasion techniques,…
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Bitlocker-Key erforderlich: Windows-Update sperrt Nutzer aus
Die Oktober-Updates für Windows 10 und 11 sperren einige Nutzer aus ihren Systemen aus. Nur mit Bitlocker-Schlüssel geht es weiter. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/bitlocker-key-erforderlich-windows-update-sperrt-nutzer-aus-2511-201887.html
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Hackers Weaponize Windows Hyper-V to Hide Linux VM and Evade EDR Detection
The threat actor known as Curly COMrades has been observed exploiting virtualization technologies as a way to bypass security solutions and execute custom malware.According to a new report from Bitdefender, the adversary is said to have enabled the Hyper-V role on selected victim systems to deploy a minimalistic, Alpine Linux-based virtual machine.”This hidden environment, with…
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Unpatched Windows Flaw a Boon for Nation-State Hackers
Chinese Hackers Target European Diplomats with LNK File Flaw. Chinese nation-state hackers are exploiting a Windows vulnerability to hack European diplomatic outposts, say security researchers – but operating system giant Microsoft says the flaw doesn’t merit a patch. Hackers used a flaw already compromised by North Korea and Russia. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Windows 11 Store gets Ninite-style multi-app installer feature
The Microsoft Store on the web now lets you create a multi-app install package on Windows 11 that installs multiple applications from a single installer. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-store-gets-ninite-style-multi-app-installer-feature/
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Windows 10 ESU für Business-Umgebungen vorbereiten
Was wird an Voraussetzungen benötigt, um Systeme mit Windows 10 22H2 Enterprise in Unternehmensumgebungen erfolgreich mit einer ESU-Lizenz zu registrieren und für die kommenden Updates vorzubereiten? Microsoft hat zum 3. November 2025 entsprechende Hinweise für Administratoren von Unternehmensumgebungen veröffentlicht. Drei … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/05/windows-10-esu-fuer-business-umgebungen-vorbereitungen/
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Critical React Native NPM Vulnerability Exposes Developer Systems to Remote Attacks
A severe vulnerability was discovered in the React Native Community CLI, a popular open-source package downloaded nearly two million times every week by developers building cross-platform applications. Tracked as CVE-2025-11953, this flaw allows unauthenticated remote code execution across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. In practical terms, attackers can execute arbitrary commands on a developer’s machine…
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Microsoft Issues Alert: BitLocker Recovery Risk After October 2025 Updates
Microsoft has issued an urgent advisory for Windows users, confirming that a recent set of security updates released after October 14, 2025 may cause certain systems to boot into the BitLocker recovery screen upon restart. The issue, currently under active investigation, has resulted in user reports of unexpected prompts for BitLocker recovery keys following device…
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Microsoft Issues Alert: BitLocker Recovery Risk After October 2025 Updates
Microsoft has issued an urgent advisory for Windows users, confirming that a recent set of security updates released after October 14, 2025 may cause certain systems to boot into the BitLocker recovery screen upon restart. The issue, currently under active investigation, has resulted in user reports of unexpected prompts for BitLocker recovery keys following device…
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Microsoft Issues Alert: BitLocker Recovery Risk After October 2025 Updates
Microsoft has issued an urgent advisory for Windows users, confirming that a recent set of security updates released after October 14, 2025 may cause certain systems to boot into the BitLocker recovery screen upon restart. The issue, currently under active investigation, has resulted in user reports of unexpected prompts for BitLocker recovery keys following device…
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UK agri dept spent hundreds of millions upgrading to Windows 10 just in time for end of support
Tags: windowsAfter a £312M upgrade to the retiring OS, Defra still has 24,000 devices to replace First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/05/uk_defra_dept_spent_312m_window_10/