Tag: windows
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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/
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Microsoft releases emergency OOB update to fix Outlook freezes
Microsoft has released emergency, out-of-band updates on Saturday for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix an issue that prevented Microsoft Outlook classic from opening when using PSTs stored in cloud storage. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-oob-update-to-fix-outlook-freezes/
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FBI Accessed Windows Laptops After Microsoft Shared BitLocker Recovery Keys
If you are using a Windows PC, your privacy and security are nothing short of a myth, and this incident proves it. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-windows-laptops-microsoft-bitlocker-recovery-keys/
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Microsoft Open-Sources winapp, a New CLI Tool for Streamlined Windows App Development
Microsoft has announced the public preview of the Windows App Development CLI (winapp), a new open-source command-line tool designed to simplify Windows application development across multiple frameworks and toolchains. The tool is now available on GitHub for developers working outside traditional Visual Studio or MSBuild environments. The winapp CLI targets developers using cross-platform frameworks including…
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Microsoft Confirms Court-Ordered BitLocker Key Releases
FBI Accessed Encrypted Windows Devices Via BitLocker Keys, Microsoft Says. Microsoft confirmed it handed over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI in 2025 under court order, raising concerns over cloud-stored encryption keys and whether default designs that prioritize recovery convenience and efficiency weaken user control and security. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/microsoft-confirms-court-ordered-bitlocker-key-releases-a-30593
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Microsoft Confirms Court-Ordered BitLocker Key Releases
FBI Accessed Encrypted Windows Devices Via BitLocker Keys, Microsoft Says. Microsoft confirmed it handed over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI in 2025 under court order, raising concerns over cloud-stored encryption keys and whether default designs that prioritize recovery convenience and efficiency weaken user control and security. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/microsoft-confirms-court-ordered-bitlocker-key-releases-a-30593
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Microsoft Confirms Court-Ordered BitLocker Key Releases
FBI Accessed Encrypted Windows Devices Via BitLocker Keys, Microsoft Says. Microsoft confirmed it handed over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI in 2025 under court order, raising concerns over cloud-stored encryption keys and whether default designs that prioritize recovery convenience and efficiency weaken user control and security. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/microsoft-confirms-court-ordered-bitlocker-key-releases-a-30593
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Kaspersky Security Bulletin – Täglich 500.000 neue Bedrohungen, hauptsächlich für Windows-Nutzer
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cybersecurity-report-2025-spyware-password-theft-increase-a-660ef79836761e78488632c9aeb17357/
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Kaspersky Security Bulletin – Täglich 500.000 neue Bedrohungen, hauptsächlich für Windows-Nutzer
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cybersecurity-report-2025-spyware-password-theft-increase-a-660ef79836761e78488632c9aeb17357/
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Microsoft introduces winapp, an open-source CLI for building Windows apps
Microsoft has released winapp, a new command line interface aimed at simplifying the process of building Windows applications. The open-source tool targets developers who rely … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-introduces-winapp-an-open-source-cli-for-building-windows-apps/
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Microsoft updates Notepad and Paint with more AI features
Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features with the latest updates to the Notepad and Paint apps for Windows 11 Insiders. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-updates-notepad-and-paint-with-more-ai-features/
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Konsolidierte Update-Architektur für Windows-Umgebungen – Windows Update Orchestration Platform
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/windows-update-orchestration-platform-a-0748a183171dae51464fd15639b8a896/
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ClearFake malware Exploits Proxy Execution to Run Malicious PowerShell Commands via Trusted Windows Feature
Tags: cyber, detection, endpoint, exploit, injection, malicious, malware, powershell, vulnerability, windowsA sophisticated evolution of the ClearFake malware campaign has emerged, deploying advanced evasion techniques that abuse legitimate Windows components to bypass endpoint detection systems. The operation, which has compromised hundreds of websites since August 2025, now leverages a command injection vulnerability in a trusted Windows script to silently execute malicious PowerShell code, while hosting its…
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Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook freezes after Windows update
Microsoft shared a temporary workaround for customers experiencing Outlook freezes after installing this month’s Windows security updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-workaround-for-outlook-freezes-after-windows-update/
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PURELOGS Payload Hidden in Weaponized PNG Images Used in Stealth Attacks
A sophisticated PURELOGS infostealer campaign that weaponizes PNG image files to evade detection.The attack begins with a phishing email disguised as a pharmaceutical invoice containing a ZIP archive with a JScript (.js) file. Unlike browser-based JavaScript, this Windows Script Host file executes with full operating system privileges through the Windows scripting engine, granting direct access…
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Patchday geht schief: Neue Windows-Updates lassen allerhand Apps einfrieren
Seit dem Januar-Patchday hängt sich Outlook bei einigen Anwendern immer wieder auf. Jetzt gesteht Microsoft: Auch andere Apps sind betroffen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/patchday-geht-schief-neue-windows-updates-lassen-allerhand-apps-einfrieren-2601-204437.html
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Chrome 144 Released to Fix High-Severity V8 JavaScript Engine Flaw
Google has released Chrome version 144.0.7559.96/.97 to the stable channel across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, addressing a critical race condition vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. The update is rolling out gradually to users over the coming days and weeks. Security Update Details The latest stable release patches one significant security vulnerability tracked as…
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Chrome 144 Released to Fix High-Severity V8 JavaScript Engine Flaw
Google has released Chrome version 144.0.7559.96/.97 to the stable channel across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, addressing a critical race condition vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. The update is rolling out gradually to users over the coming days and weeks. Security Update Details The latest stable release patches one significant security vulnerability tracked as…
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New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web
Microsoft patched a Windows Remote Assistance flaw that lets attackers bypass Mark of the Web, weakening protections against malicious downloads and phishing files. The post New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-flaw-bypass-mark-of-the-web/
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Secure web browsers for the enterprise compared: How to pick the right one
Tags: access, ai, android, api, attack, browser, business, chrome, cloud, computer, control, corporate, data, encryption, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, identity, linux, login, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, monitoring, network, okta, phishing, saas, service, siem, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, windows, zero-trustEnable MFA at the beginning of any browser session by default.Handle isolation controls both with respect to the user’s session and to isolate any application from cross-infection. This means controlling the movement of data between the browser, your particular endpoint and the web application or applications involved.Control access to web destinations, either to allow or…
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Discord Exploited to Spread Clipboard Hijacker Stealing Cryptocurrency Funds
CloudSEK’s STRIKE team has uncovered a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft operation orchestrated by the threat actor >>RedLineCyber,<< who deliberately impersonates the notorious RedLine Solutions to establish credibility within underground communities. Rather than collecting comprehensive system data, the malware employs a highly targeted approach: continuously monitoring the Windows clipboard for cryptocurrency wallet addresses and performing silent substitution…
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SolyxImmortal Malware Abuses Discord to Quietly Harvest Sensitive Information
A newly discovered information-stealing malware, SolyxImmortal, has emerged as a persistent surveillance threat targeting Windows users. Distributed through underground Telegram channels, this Python-based implant combines credential theft, document harvesting, keystroke logging, and screen capture capabilities into a continuously running surveillance framework that operates silently in the background. First detected in January 2026, the malware prioritizes…
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Google Ads Exploited to Deliver TamperedChef Through Malicious PDF Editor
A sophisticated malvertising campaign tracked as TamperedChef has compromised over 100 organizations across 19 countries by distributing weaponized PDF editing software through Google Ads. Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams discovered the operation in September 2025, revealing a multi-layered attack infrastructure designed to steal browser credentials and establish persistent backdoor access on Windows systems.…
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Mandiant pushes organizations to dump insecure NTLMv1 by releasing a way to crack it
Tags: attack, authentication, computer, credentials, crypto, cve, data, data-breach, email, encryption, group, Hardware, international, mandiant, microsoft, network, ntlm, phishing, risk, service, supply-chain, theft, threat, vulnerability, windowspass-the-hash. The benefit is time and money saved: Mandiant reckons its rainbow table allows the recovery of an NTLMv1 key in 12 hours using a computer costing $600, rather than relying on third party services or expensive hardware to brute-force the keys.None of this makes NTLMv1 less secure or easier to target than it already…
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New PDFSider Windows malware deployed on Fortune 100 firm’s network
Ransomware attackers targeting a Fortune 100 company in the finance sector used a new malware strain, dubbed PDFSider, to deliver malicious payloads on Windows systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-pdfsider-windows-malware-deployed-on-fortune-100-firms-network/
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Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down
The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no workaround yet. The post Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-shutdown-bug/