Tag: windows
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Update-Panne bei Microsoft: Auch Windows-10-Systeme lassen sich nicht runterfahren
Einige Windows-11-Systeme haben seit dem Januar-Patchday Probleme mit dem Shutdown. Jetzt gesteht Microsoft: Auch Windows 10 ist betroffen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/update-panne-bei-microsoft-auch-windows-10-systeme-lassen-sich-nicht-runterfahren-2602-204870.html
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Optionales Januar Windows 11 erhält kleinere Neuerungen und Fehlerbehebungen
Das optionale Januar-Update für Windows 11 25H2 und 24H2 beinhaltet kleinere Neuerungen und behebt einige Fehler. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/optionales-januar-update-windows-11-erhaelt-kleinere-neuerungen-und-fehlerbehebungen.95989
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Windows Malware Uses Pulsar RAT for Live Chats While Stealing Data
We usually think of computer viruses as silent, invisible programs running in the background, but a worrying discovery shows that modern hackers are getting much more personal. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/windows-malware-pulsar-rat-live-chats-steal-data/
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Microsoft to disable NTLM by default in future Windows releases
Microsoft announced that it will disable the 30-year-old NTLM authentication protocol by default in upcoming Windows releases due to security vulnerabilities that expose organizations to cyberattacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-disable-ntlm-by-default-in-future-windows-releases/
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Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026
Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, and growing user frustration. The post Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-11-performance-reliability-fixes/
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Aluminium OS: Leak offenbart ersten Blick auf den Windows-Konkurrenten von Google
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/aluminium-os-leak-windows-konkurrent-google-1727292/
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NVIDIA GPU Driver Vulnerability Opens Door to Elevated Privileges
NVIDIA has released critical security updates for its GPU Display Drivers after discovering multiple high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute malicious code and escalate privileges on affected systems. The security bulletin, published on January 27, 2026, addresses five distinct vulnerabilities affecting Windows, Linux, and virtualization platforms, with CVSS scores reaching 7.8. Use-After-Free and…
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Windows 11 KB5074105 update fixes boot, sign-in, and activation issues
Microsoft has released the KB5074105 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 32 changes, including fixes for sign-in, boot, and activation issues. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5074105-update-fixes-boot-sign-in-and-activation-issues/
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Microsoft links Windows 11 boot failures to failed December 2025 update
Microsoft has linked recent reports of Windows 11 boot failures after installing the January 2026 updates to previously failed attempts to install the December 2025 security update, which left systems in an “improper state.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-links-windows-11-boot-failures-to-failed-december-2025-update/
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Open Directory Exposure Leaks BYOB Framework Across Windows, Linux, and macOS
An exposed command-and-control server hosting a complete deployment of the BYOB (Build Your Own Botnet) framework, a sophisticated post-exploitation tool targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The discovery, made through Hunt.io’s AttackCapture tooling, reveals an active campaign that has operated for approximately ten months with multi-platform remote access capabilities and integrated cryptocurrency mining operations. The…
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Swarmer Tool Abuses Windows Registry to Evade Detection and Persist on Systems
Swarmer, a sophisticated tool designed to manipulate Windows registry hives while bypassing endpoint detection systems. The tool exploits legacy Windows infrastructure to achieve persistent access without triggering traditional EDR monitoring systems that typically flag direct registry modifications. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions have significantly hardened defenses against conventional registry persistence techniques. Classic methods using…
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Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity
Here’s a peek at AI assistance, phone-to-PC handoff, accessibility improvements, security fixes, and stability updates. The post Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-preview-ai-phone-upgrades/
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Armoury Crate: Windows 11 blockiert Software für Xbox-Handheld
Das Feature Smart App Control sieht die Treibersoftware von Asus nach einem Update als schädlich an und blockiert die Installation. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/armoury-crate-windows-11-blockiert-software-fuer-xbox-handheld-2601-204752.html
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Critical IDIS IP Camera Vulnerability Allows Full Computer Compromise with One-Click Exploit
Tags: cctv, cloud, computer, cyber, exploit, remote-code-execution, software, vulnerability, windowsA critical vulnerability in IDIS Cloud Manager (ICM) Viewer exposes organizations using IDIS IP cameras to one-click remote code execution (RCE), potentially allowing attackers to compromise Windows systems used to monitor video surveillance fully. IDIS, a South Koreabased global video surveillance vendor, offers an end-to-end ecosystem comprising IP cameras, NVRs, video management software, and a…
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Old Windows quirks help punch through new admin defenses
Google researcher sits on UAC bypass for ages, only for it to become valid with new security feature First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/28/google_windows_admin_exploit/
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NDSS 2025 Detecting Ransomware Despite I/O Overhead: A Practical Multi-Staged Approach
Tags: attack, conference, cyber, detection, exploit, Internet, monitoring, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, windows, zero-daySession 10B: Ransomware Authors, Creators & Presenters: Christian van Sloun (RWTH Aachen University), Vincent Woeste (RWTH Aachen University), Konrad Wolsing (RWTH Aachen University & Fraunhofer FKIE), Jan Pennekamp (RWTH Aachen University), Klaus Wehrle (RWTH Aachen University) PAPER Detecting Ransomware Despite I/O Overhead: A Practical Multi-Staged Approach Ransomware attacks have become one of the most widely…
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Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update
Microsoft issued a second emergency Windows patch in January after earlier fixes caused new bugs, raising concerns about update quality and reliability. The post Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-second-emergency-windows-patch-january/
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APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP – Part 2
Tags: access, ai, api, apt, attack, backdoor, backup, cloud, control, credentials, data, dns, email, exploit, github, google, government, group, india, infection, infrastructure, Internet, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, phishing, powershell, programming, service, tactics, threat, tool, update, windowsThis is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on the Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack campaigns. For details on the Gopher Strike campaign, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered three additional backdoors, SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP, used to power the Sheet Attack campaign. In Part 2 of this series, ThreatLabz will…
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Attackers use Windows App-V scripts to slip infostealer past enterprise defenses
A malware delivery campaign detailed by Blackpoint researchers employs an impressive array of tricks to deliver an infostealer to employees without triggering enterprise … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/27/malware-delivery-via-windows-app-v-lolbin/
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Windows Server vNext mit ReFS-Boot, neuen Lizenzen und Cluster-Updates – So viel ändert sich bei Windows Server 2028
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/windows-server-2028-neuerungen-a-d5da3a9c95422e52b17f4c2e3a3c640b/
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Critical CERT-In Advisories January 2026: SAP, Microsoft, and Atlassian Vulnerabilities
January 2026 was a wake-up month for enterprise security teams. In a single week, CERT-In released three high-severity advisories exposing critical flaws across SAP, Microsoft, and Atlassian, the very platforms that run finance systems, identity layers, developer pipelines, and collaboration tools inside most enterprises. These weren’t theoretical bugs. One Windows vulnerability was already being exploited……
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New ClickFix attacks abuse Windows App-V scripts to push malware
A new malicious campaign mixes the ClickFix method with fake CAPTCHA and a signed Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) script to ultimately deliver the Amatera infostealing malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-clickfix-attacks-abuse-windows-app-v-scripts-to-push-malware/
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APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using GOGITTER, GITSHELLPAD, and GOSHELL – Part 1
Tags: access, adobe, ai, antivirus, api, apt, attack, authentication, backdoor, backup, cloud, control, data, data-breach, detection, email, endpoint, github, google, government, group, india, infection, infrastructure, injection, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, phishing, service, spear-phishing, threat, tool, update, windowsIntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified two campaigns, tracked as Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack, by a threat actor that operates in Pakistan and primarily targets entities in the Indian government. In both campaigns, ThreatLabz identified previously undocumented tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). While these campaigns share some similarities with the Pakistan-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, APT36, we…
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Microsoft Issues KB5078127 OOB Patch After Reports of Outlook Freezing and File System Instability
Microsoft has released two critical out-of-band (OOB) security patches targeting widespread issues affecting Windows 11 users following January’s monthly security updates. The emergency patches, KB5078127 and KB5078132, address severe file system failures and application crashes that emerged after the January 13 security release. The primary culprit behind these issues is unexpected complications introduced by KB5073455…
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Deutsche Nutzer klammern: Auf fast jedem zweiten Privat-PC läuft noch Windows 10
Laut Eset befindet sich Deutschland beim Wechsel von Windows 10 auf Windows 11 noch im Dornröschenschlaf. Doch es gibt gute Gründe dafür. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/forscher-warnen-windows-10-noch-auf-fast-jedem-zweiten-deutschen-privat-pc-2601-204609.html
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Forscher warnen: Windows 10 noch auf fast jedem zweiten deutschen Privat-PC
Laut Eset befindet sich Deutschland beim Wechsel von Windows 10 auf Windows 11 noch im Dornröschenschlaf. Doch es gibt gute Gründe dafür. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/forscher-warnen-windows-10-noch-auf-fast-jedem-zweiten-deutschen-privat-pc-2601-204609.html
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Januar-Updates lösen unter Windows 11 Boot-Fehler aus
Die Liste der Probleme mit den Januar-Updates für Windows wird immer länger. Einige Rechner lassen sich wohl nicht mehr fehlerfrei starten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/microsoft-januar-updates-loesen-unter-windows-11-boot-fehler-aus-2601-204591.html
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Überwachung – Microsoft hat Bitlocker-Schlüssel heimlich an das FBI weitergegeben
Um Windows-Geräte zu entschlüsseln, hat Microsoft Bitlocker-Keys an das FBI übergeben. Möglich ist der Zugang durch eine Backup-Funktion. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/netzpolitik/ueberwachung-microsoft-hat-bitlocker-schluessel-heimlich-an-das-fbi-weitergegeben.95907
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Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates
Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-windows-11-boot-failures-after-january-updates/