Tag: windows
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Hands on with Windows 11 Notepad’s new markdown support
Tags: windowsNotepad now lets you use markdown text formatting on Windows 11, which means you can write in Notepad just like you could in WordPad. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hands-on-with-windows-11-notepads-new-markdown-support/
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Weltweite Marktanteile – Windows 11 schließt die Lücke zu Windows 10
Tags: windowsNoch 100 Tage bis zum Support-Ende von Windows 10 und Windows 11 setzt an, das meistverbreitete Windows-Betriebssystem zu sein. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/weltweite-marktanteile-windows-11-schliesst-die-luecke-zu-windows-10.93399
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Microsoft finally bids farewell to PowerShell 2.0
Venerable command line tool to depart Windows First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/04/microsoft_finally_bids_farewell_to/
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DNS over HTTPS Windows: So geht’s ganz einfach
Unser DoH Windows-Guide: Endlich mehr Privatsphäre ohne VPN Schritt für Schritt und in nur wenigen Minuten erklärt und ausgeführt. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/tutorials/dns-over-https-windows-so-gehts-ganz-einfach-317575.html
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Hackers Abuse Legitimate Inno Setup Installer to Deliver Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly weaponizing legitimate software installer frameworks like Inno Setup to distribute malware, turning user-friendly tools into covert vehicles for malicious payloads. Originally designed to simplify software deployment on Windows, Inno Setup has become a favored tool among threat actors due to its trusted appearance and powerful Pascal scripting capabilities. This sophisticated abuse allows…
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Writable File in Lenovo Path Lets Attackers Evade AppLocker Restrictions
A security researcher has uncovered a significant vulnerability affecting Lenovo computers: a writable file within the Windows directory that can be exploited to bypass AppLocker restrictions. The file in question, C:\Windows\MFGSTAT.zip, is present on many Lenovo machines that ship with the manufacturer’s default Windows image. This issue, initially thought to affect only a handful of…
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New Hpingbot Exploits Pastebin for Payload Delivery and Uses Hping3 for DDoS Attacks
NSFOCUS Fuying Lab’s Global Threat Hunting System has discovered a new botnet family called >>hpingbot
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Microsoft Windows Firewall complains about Microsoft code
Just ignore the warnings. Nothing to see here. Move along First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/03/microsoft_windows_firewall_error/
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Microsoft Acknowledges Error Entry in Windows Firewall With Advanced Security
Microsoft has officially confirmed that its recent Windows 11 update, KB5060829, is causing unexpected error entries in the Windows Firewall With Advanced Security logs. The company has assured users and IT administrators that these errors, while potentially alarming, do not indicate any malfunction or security risk and can be safely ignored. Following the installation of…
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Eigenartige Firewall-Fehler: Microsoft gesteht Update-Panne bei Windows 11 24H2
Unter Windows 11 24H2 werden seit dem Update KB5060829 merkwürdige Firewall-Fehler protokolliert. Laut Microsoft besteht kein Grund zur Sorge. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/update-panne-bei-microsoft-firewall-fehler-in-windows-11-koennen-ignoriert-werden-2507-197719.html
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Microsoft asks users to ignore Windows Firewall config errors
Microsoft asked customers this week to disregard incorrect Windows Firewall errors that appear after rebooting their systems following the installation of the June 2025 preview update. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-asks-users-to-ignore-windows-firewall-config-errors/
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Update-Panne bei Microsoft: Firewall-Fehler in Windows 11 können ignoriert werden
Unter Windows 11 24H2 werden seit dem Update KB5060829 merkwürdige Firewall-Fehler protokolliert. Laut Microsoft besteht kein Grund zur Sorge. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/update-panne-bei-microsoft-firewall-fehler-in-windows-11-koennen-ignoriert-werden-2507-197719.html
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Microsoft sperrt Virenscanner vom Kernelzugriff aus eine Mogelpackung?
Ende Juni 2025 gab es Meldungen (habe ich jedenfalls so interpretiert), dass Virenscanner in “Bälde” nicht mehr den Kernelmode von Windows verwenden dürfen. Der CrowdStrike-Fall, der Millionen Windows-Systeme lahm legte, war laut Microsoft die endgültige Warnung, den Schritt einzuleiten. Die … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/03/microsoft-sperrt-virenscanner-vom-kernelzugriff-aus-ein-mogelpackung/
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Surge in LNK File Weaponization by 50%, Fueling Four Major Malware Types
The weaponization of Windows shortcut (LNK) files for malware distribution has increased by an astounding 50%, according to telemetry data, with dangerous samples rising from 21,098 in 2023 to 68,392 in 2024. These LNK files, typically used as virtual links to access files or applications without navigating complex folder structures, have become a potent tool…
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Microsoft sperrt Virenscanner vom Kernelzugriff aus ein Mogelpackung?
Ende Juni 2025 gab es Meldungen (habe ich jedenfalls so interpretiert), dass Virenscanner in “Bälde” nicht mehr den Kernelmode von Windows verwenden dürfen. Der CrowdStrike-Fall, der Millionen Windows-Systeme lahm legte, war laut Microsoft die endgültige Warnung, den Schritt einzuleiten. Die … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/03/microsoft-sperrt-virenscanner-vom-kernelzugriff-aus-ein-mogelpackung/
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Microsoft fixes ‘Print to PDF’ feature broken by Windows update
Microsoft has fixed a known bug that breaks the ‘Print to PDF’ feature on Windows 11 24H2 systems after installing the April 2025 preview update. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-print-to-pdf-feature-broken-by-windows-update/
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Critics blast Microsoft’s limited reprieve for those stuck on Windows 10
Users tired of being ‘yanked around’ as end of support looms First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/01/windows_10_updates_criticism/
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DCRat Targets Windows Systems for Remote Control, Keylogging, Screen Capture, and Data Theft
A sophisticated email-based attack distributing a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as DCRat has been recently identified by the FortiMail IR team, specifically targeting organizations in Colombia. The campaign, impersonating a Colombian government entity, leverages advanced evasion techniques to compromise Microsoft Windows systems. With a high severity level, this threat aims to control infected devices…
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Nessus Vulnerabilities on Windows Enables Arbitrary System File Overwrites
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered and patched in Tenable’s Nessus vulnerability scanner for Windows, potentially allowing non-administrative users to overwrite any system file with SYSTEM-level privileges. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-36630, impacts all Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5 on Windows platforms and has been rated as high severity due to its potential for…
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New DEVMAN Ransomware by DragonForce Targets Windows 10 and 11 Users
A new ransomware variant, dubbed DEVMAN, has surfaced in the cyberthreat landscape, showcasing a complex lineage tied to the notorious DragonForce family. Built on a foundation of DragonForce and Conti codebases, DEVMAN introduces unique identifiers such as the .DEVMAN file extension and distinct behavioral traits, setting it apart while retaining core similarities with its predecessors.…
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New FileFix attack runs JScript while bypassing Windows MoTW alerts
A new FileFix attack allows executing malicious scripts while bypassing the Mark of the Web (MoTW) protection in Windows by exploiting how browsers handle saved HTML webpages. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-filefix-attack-runs-jscript-while-bypassing-windows-motw-alerts/
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Ghost in the Machine: A Spy’s Digital Lifeline
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, cloud, communications, control, country, crypto, cyber, data, encryption, endpoint, framework, government, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, law, linux, mfa, military, network, resilience, risk, software, spy, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vpn, windows, zero-trust -
Chinesische Hacker haben über 1.000 SOHO-Geräte infiziert
Tags: backdoor, china, cisco, cyberattack, cybercrime, cyberespionage, hacker, iot, linux, malware, office, usa, vulnerability, windowsDutzende Cybercrime-Kampagnen mit Fokus auf Asien und die USA wurden als angebliche LAPD-Aktionen getarnt.Cybersecurity-Experten haben ein Netzwerk von mehr als 1.000 kompromittierten Small-Office- und Home-Office-Geräten (SOHO) entdeckt. Die Devices wurden laut den Experten dazu genutzt, eine langwierige Cyberspionage-Infrastrukturkampagne für chinesische Hacker-Gruppen zu ermöglichen. Das Strike-Team von SecurityScorecard entdeckte das dazugehörige Operational-Relay-Box (ORB)-Netzwerk und gab ihm…
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Stealthy WordPress Malware Uses PHP Backdoor to Deliver Windows Trojan
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting WordPress websites has recently been uncovered, showcasing an intricate and stealthy approach to delivering a Windows-based trojan. This attack, which operates beneath the surface of seemingly clean websites, employs a layered infection chain involving PHP-based droppers, obfuscated code, and IP-based evasion tactics to distribute a malicious payload named client32.exe. Hidden…
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Wirbel um Microsoft-Zahlen Update – – Windows verliert keine 400 Millionen Nutzer in drei Jahren
Microsoft-Zahlen erweckten den Eindruck, dass Windows in drei Jahren 400 Millionen Nutzer verloren hat. Der Konzern hat sich korrigiert. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/von-1-4-mrd-auf-1-mrd-geraete-windows-verlor-in-3-jahren-rund-400-millionen-nutzer.93338
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Chrome 0-Day Flaw Exploited in the Wild to Execute Arbitrary Code
Google has issued an urgent security update for its Chrome browser, addressing a critical zero-day vulnerability that is being actively exploited by attackers. The flaw, tracked asCVE-2025-6554, is atype confusionvulnerability in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine, which underpins the browser’s ability to process web content across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The vulnerability was discovered by…
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PowerShell überwachen so geht’s
Tags: access, cloud, cyberattack, detection, hacker, login, mail, microsoft, monitoring, powershell, tool, windowsWird PowerShell nicht richtig überwacht, ist das Security-Debakel meist nicht weit.Kriminelle Hacker setzen mitunter auf raffinierte Techniken, um sich über ausgedehnte Zeiträume in den Netzwerken von Unternehmen einzunisten und still und heimlich sensible Daten oder Logins abzugreifen. Dabei missbrauchen die Cyberkriminellen in vielen Fällen auch vom jeweiligen Zielunternehmen freigegebene Tools, um sich initial Zugang zu…
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Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update is more ‘enablement’ than upgrade
If you didn’t like 24H2, you’re probably not going to like 25H2 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/30/microsoft_windows_11_25h2/
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Security Baseline for Windows Server 2025, Version 2506
Kurzer Nachtrag: Microsoft that zum 25. Juni 2025 seine neue Security Baseline für Windows Server 2025 in der Version 2506 veröffentlicht. Die Ankündigung mit den Neuerungen erfolgte im Techcommunity-Beitrag Security baseline for Windows Server 2025, version 2506. Der Download des … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/01/security-baseline-for-windows-server-2025-version-2506/