Tag: windows
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Microsoft rolls out Recall to Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft announced today that its controversial AI-powered Recall feature is finally rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-recall-to-windows-insiders-with-copilot-plus-pcs/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
Tags: access, advisory, ai, application-security, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, cisa, cloud, computer, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, exploit, extortion, firewall, framework, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, incident, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, office, open-source, powershell, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsDon’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against…
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Lästiger App-Bug: Update und Deinstallation unter Windows 10 nicht möglich
Seit dem 12. November schlagen unter Windows 10 die Updates einiger Apps fehl. Auch entfernen lassen sie sich nicht. Eine Lösung ist verfügbar. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/laestiger-app-bug-update-und-deinstallation-unter-windows-10-nicht-moeglich-2411-191035.html
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Windows 11 KB5046740 update released with 14 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the November 2024 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, with 14 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including some affecting File Explorer, the Clipboard history, and secondary displays. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5046740-update-released-with-14-changes-and-fixes/
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Chinese hackers target Linux with new WolfsBane malware
A new Linux backdoor called ‘WolfsBane’ has been discovered, believed to be a port of Windows malware used by the Chinese ‘Gelsemium’ hacking group. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-gelsemium-hackers-use-new-wolfsbane-linux-malware/
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Microsoft pulls WinAppSDK update breaking Windows 10 app uninstalls
Microsoft has confirmed that, since November 12, some Windows 10 users have been unable to update or uninstall packaged applications like Microsoft Teams. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-winappsdk-update-breaking-windows-10-app-uninstalls/
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Per Vollbild-Anzeige – Microsoft empfiehlt Windows-10-Nutzern Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft will Windows-10-Nutzer zum Wechsel auf Windows 11 bewegen und empfiehlt in Vollbild-Anzeigen den Kauf eines Copilot+ PCs. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/per-vollbild-anzeige-microsoft-empfiehlt-windows-10-nutzern-copilot-plus-pcs.90375
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Microsofts Bing-Wallpaper als Adware? Teil I
Ich kippe mal einen Fundsplitter, der mir gerade untergekommen sind, in einen Beitrag ein zweiter Beitrag zu einem ähnlichen Thema folgt. Microsoft bietet im App-Store eine neue Bing-Wallpaper-App an, die wechselnde Bildschirmhintergründe zeigen soll. Mit der App holt man … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/11/21/windows-microsofts-bing-wallpaper-als-adware/
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Steam cuts the cord for legacy Windows and macOS
Don’t say you weren’t warned First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/20/valve_steam_legacy_os/
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Gehörschaden voraus: Windows 11 dreht Lautstärke unerwartet voll auf
Tags: windowsWer Windows 11 24H2 in Verbindung mit einem externen DAC verwendet, sollte auf den Pegel achten. Das System dreht unter bestimmten Bedingungen auf Maximum. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/gehoerschaden-voraus-windows-11-dreht-lautstaerke-unerwartet-voll-auf-2411-190994.html
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Windows 10: Microsoft nervt Nutzer mit Vollbildwerbung für Copilot+-PCs
Einigen Windows-10-Nutzern hat Microsoft zuletzt wieder Vollbildanzeigen präsentiert. Darin animiert der Konzern zum Kauf neuer PCs mit Windows 11. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/windows-10-microsoft-nervt-nutzer-mit-vollbildwerbung-fuer-copilot-pcs-2411-190989.html
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Microsofts Bing-Wallpaper als Adware?
Ich kippe mal einen Fundsplitter, der mir gerade untergekommen sind, in einen Beitrag ein zweiter Beitrag zu einem ähnlichen Thema folgt. Microsoft bietet im App-Store eine neue Bing-Wallpaper-App an, die wechselnde Bildschirmhintergründe zeigen soll. Mit der App holt man … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/11/21/windows-microsofts-bing-wallpaper-als-adware/
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Microsoft Adds Raft of Zero-Trust Tools and Platforms
Microsoft this week launched a raft of cybersecurity initiatives that address everything from making Windows platforms more secure to adding platforms that are more secure by design. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/microsoft-adds-raft-of-zero-trust-tools-and-platforms/
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Microsoft Veeps Ignite Fire Under CrowdStrike
BSODs begone! Redmond business leaders line up to say what’s new in Windows security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/microsoft-ignite-2024-security-crowdstrike-richixbw/
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Microsoft confirms game audio issues on Windows 11 24H2 PCs
Microsoft says a Windows 24H2 bug causes game audio to unexpectedly increase to full volume when using USB DAC sound systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-game-audio-issues-on-windows-11-24h2-pcs/
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Microsoft Launches Windows Resiliency Initiative to Boost Security and System Integrity
Microsoft has announced a new Windows Resiliency Initiative as a way to improve security and reliability, as well as ensure that system integrity is not compromised.The idea, the tech giant said, is to avoid incidents like that of CrowdStrike’s earlier this July, enable more apps and users to be run without admin privileges, add controls…
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Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft macht Zeitzoneneinstellungen kaputt
Ohne Adminrechte lässt sich bei der neuesten Windows-11-Version die Zeitzone nicht anpassen. Beabsichtigt ist das laut Microsoft nicht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/windows-11-24h2-microsoft-macht-zeitzoneneinstellungen-kaputt-2411-190948.html
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Windows 95 setup was three programs in a trench coat, Microsoft vet reveals
MS-DOS, a minimal Windows 3.1, and finally the teal delight of Windows 95 awaited installers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/19/chen_windows_95_setup/
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Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features
Microsoft has implemented some and is working on delivering several other security-related features and improvements for Windows 11. Administrator protection will allow users … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/windows-11-security-features/
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Microsoft plans to boot security vendors out of the Windows kernel
Microsoft has announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the prolonged worldwide IT outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike update that took down … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/windows-kernel-security-vendors/
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Windows 365 Link Cloud PC: Connect securely to Windows 365
Microsoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, their first purpose-built Cloud PC device for instant, secure connection to Windows 365. Sign-in screen with USB security key option … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/windows-365-link/
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Unraveling Raspberry Robin’s Layers: Analyzing Obfuscation Techniques and Core Mechanisms
IntroductionDiscovered in 2021, Raspberry Robin (also known as Roshtyak) is a malicious downloader that has circulated in the wild for several years, primarily spreading through infected USB devices. Although USB devices are a common and unremarkable tactic for spreading malware, Raspberry Robin stands out due to its unique binary-obfuscation techniques, extensive use of anti-analysis methods,…
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Microsoft now testing hotpatch on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 365
Microsoft announced today that hotpatching is now also available in preview on Windows 365 and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 client devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-testing-hotpatch-on-windows-11-24h2-and-windows-365/
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AnyDesk für Windows: Schwachstelle CVE-2024-52940 bis Version 8.1.0
In der Fernwartungssoftware AnyDesk für Windows gibt es bis Version 8.1.0 eine Schwachstelle (CVE-2024-52940). Werden in den betroffenen Windows-Versionen von AnyDesk Windows Direktverbindungen zulassen aktiviert, legt die Software versehentlich eine öffentliche IP-Adresse im Netzwerkverkehr offen. Der Angreifer muss die AnyDesk-ID … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/11/19/anydesk-fuer-windows-schwachstelle-cve-2024-52940-bis-version-8-1-0/
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China-linked actor’s malware DeepData exploits FortiClient VPN zero-day
Chinese threat actors use custom post-exploitation toolkit ‘DeepData’ to exploit FortiClient VPN zero-day and steal credentials. Volexity researchers discovered a vulnerability in Fortinet’s Windows VPN client that China-linked threat actor BrazenBamboo abused in their DEEPDATA malware. BrazenBamboo is known to be the author of other malware families, including LIGHTSPY, DEEPDATA, and DEEPPOST. DEEPDATA is a…
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New Windows 11 recovery tool to let admins remotely fix unbootable devices
Microsoft is working on a new Windows “Quick Machine Recovery” feature that will allow IT administrators to use Windows Update “targeted fixes” to remotely fix systems rendered unbootable. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-quick-machine-recovery-lets-admins-remotely-fix-unbootable-devices/
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Microsoft beefs up Windows security with new recovery and patching features
In the aftermath of the devastating CrowdStrike outage this July, Microsoft vowed to do better even though it insisted that the event was an aberration. Evidently unwilling to take chances (or risk further hits to its credibility), the company on Tuesday, during Microsoft Ignite 2024, shared how it’s making changes to Windows to prevent similar…
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Critical Windows Kerberos Flaw Exposes Millions of Servers to Attack
A critical vulnerability in the Windows Kerberos authentication protocol poses a significant risk to millions of servers. Microsoft… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/windows-kerberos-flaw-millions-of-servers-attack/
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Microsoft shares more details on Windows 11 admin protection
Microsoft has shared more details about the new Windows 11 administrator protection security feature, which is available in preview and uses Windows Hello authentication prompts to block access to critical system resources. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-more-details-on-windows-11-admin-protection/
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Windows 11: Security-Updates für das sicherste Betriebssystem der Welt
Infolge des CrowdStrike-Debakels baut Microsoft die Sicherheitsfunktionen von Windows deutlich aus. Auch Drittentwickler werden streng an die Leine genommen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Windows-11-Security-Updates-fuer-das-sicherste-Betriebssystem-der-Welt-10057468.html