Tag: windows
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DigiCert Root Certificates Incorrectly Detected as Malware by Microsoft Defender
On May 3, 2026, system administrators and everyday users worldwide experienced a sudden, massive spike in severe security alerts from Microsoft Defender. The native Windows security platform began aggressively flagging system files as >>Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha.<< This unexpected detection caused widespread panic across IT departments, leading many professionals to believe a sophisticated threat actor had actively compromised…
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Update-Panne: Microsoft Defender löscht Root-Zertifikate von Digicert
Auf zahlreichen Windows-Systemen hat der Microsoft Defender in den letzten Tagen Fehlalarme ausgelöst und Digicert-Zertifikate gelöscht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/update-panne-microsoft-defender-loescht-root-zertifikate-von-digicert-2605-208250.html
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Windows shell spoofing vulnerability puts sensitive data at risk
A difficult balance: Erik Avakian, technical counselor at Info-Tech Research Group, noted that when it set the patching deadline, CISA had been operating within the guidelines laid down in Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, which requires US federal agencies to patch vulnerabilities within the timelines outlined under the policy, which range from 14 to 21…
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Blue Teaming Active Directory: EVENmonitor
This article demonstrates how EVENmonitor exposes the most common Active Directory attacks the moment they occur. Each attack is paired with the specific Windows Event First seen on hackingarticles.in Jump to article: www.hackingarticles.in/blue-teaming-active-directory-evenmonitor/
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Lateral Movement: Enabling RDP Remotely
Tags: windowsThis article presents a hands-on walkthrough demonstrating multiple real-world techniques to remotely enable RDP on a Windows Server 2019 Domain Controller (DC.ignite.local, 192.168.1.11) and subsequently First seen on hackingarticles.in Jump to article: www.hackingarticles.in/lateral-movement-enabling-rdp-remotely/
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New Deep#Door RAT uses stealth and persistence to target Windows
Deep#Door hides a Python RAT inside a batch file, kills Windows defenses, survives via multiple persistence methods, and exfiltrates data through a public TCP tunnel. Security researchers at Securonix uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign called Deep#Door. Threat actors employed a stealthy Python-based backdoor that uses a surprisingly simple delivery method to achieve deep, persistent access…
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Microsoft tests modern Windows Run, says it’s faster than legacy dialog
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a new modern Run dialog with dark mode support and faster performance in a new preview build. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-modern-windows-run-says-its-faster-than-legacy-dialog/
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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-remote-desktop-warnings-displaying-incorrectly/
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Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall
Microsoft has updated a Windows 11 in-box app removal policy introduced in October to include a dynamic list that lets IT admins choose which preinstalled Store apps to uninstall. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-lets-admins-choose-pre-installed-store-apps-to-uninstall/
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Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5083631 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which includes 34 changes, such as a new Xbox mode for Windows PCs, enhanced security and performance for batch files, and performance improvements for launching startup apps. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5083631-update-released-with-34-changes-and-fixes/
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Deep#Door Stealer Targets Passwords, Tokens, SSH Keys, and Wi-Fi Credentials
Deep#Door is a stealthy Python-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that uses an obfuscated batch loader to deploy a persistent surveillance and credential-stealing implant on Windows systems. It aggressively turns off security controls, hides its traffic behind the bore.]pub tunneling service, and focuses on stealing browser passwords, cloud tokens, SSH keys, and Wi”‘Fi credentials. When executed,…
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Staats-Hacker nutzen Schwachstellen in Windows und ConnectWise
CISA fügt aktiv ausgenutzte Windows- und ConnectWise-Lücken dem KEV-Katalog hinzu. APT28 und Storm-1175 nutzen diese für Spionage und Ransomware. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/windows-staats-hacker-schwachstellen
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Microsoft Windows 11 April 2026 Security Update Disrupts Third-Party Backup Tools
The April 2026 security update for Windows 11, designated as KB5083769, is causing severe disruptions for users relying on third-party backup solutions. Deployed for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, this patch introduces a critical flaw that breaks the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). Because VSS is a fundamental component for taking safe, point-in-time…
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Breach Roundup: US Cyber Command Flags Election Threats
Also, HexDex Arrest, Black Axe Crackdown, LeRobot RCE Flaw. This week, election threats resurfaced. A prolific hacker arrested. Black Axe network disrupted. China-linked disinformation targets Tibet. Exploited ScreenConnect and Windows flaws raise alarms. Minecraft gamers hit with stealer malware. A critical AI framework bug enables remote code execution. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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April KB5083769 Windows 11 update causes backup software failures
The April 2026 KB5083769 security update breaks third-party backup applications from multiple vendors on systems running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/april-kb5083769-windows-11-update-causes-backup-software-failures/
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Deep#Door Python Backdoor Evades Detection On Windows
Deep#Door Python RAT uses tunneling and obfuscation to evade detection and steal credentials First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/deepdoor-python-backdoor-windows/
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New Python Backdoor Uses Tunneling Service to Steal Browser and Cloud Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a stealthy Python-based backdoor framework called DEEP#DOOR that comes with capabilities to establish persistent access and harvest a wide range of sensitive information from compromised hosts.”The intrusion chain begins with execution of a batch script (‘install_obf.bat’) that disables Windows security controls, dynamically extracts an First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Datenrettung für FAT und NTFS unter Windows – Glarysoft File Recovery Free
Tags: windowsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/glarysoft-file-recovery-free-a-5a5b830320d133d40dd21d0790262d19/
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Researchers unearth industrial sabotage malware that predated Stuxnet by 5 years
fast16.sys, is briefly mentioned in the 2017 Shadow Brokers leak of documents covering exploits and tools used by US National Security Agency cyber teams.”This 2005 attack is a harbinger for sabotage operations targeting ultra expensive high-precision computing workloads of national importance like advanced physics, cryptographic, and nuclear research workloads,” the SentinelOne researchers said in their…
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Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch
Microsoft confirmed a Windows zero-click flaw tied to an incomplete patch is being exploited, putting credentials at risk for unpatched users. The post Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-zero-click-flaw-incomplete-patch/
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Microsoft’s patch for a 0-day exploited by Russian spies fell short. Another Windows flaw is under attack
Second try’s a charm? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/29/microsoft_zero_click_exploit/
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CISA, Microsoft warn of active exploitation of Windows Shell vulnerability (CVE-2026-32202)
Attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-32202, a zero-click Windows Shell spoofing vulnerability that causes victims’ systems to authenticate the attacker’s server, CISA … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/29/windows-cve-2026-32202-exploited/
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CISA orders feds to patch Windows flaw exploited as zero-day
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to secure their Windows systems against a vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-flaw-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks/
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VECT 2.0 Ransomware Wipes Large Files Across Windows, Linux ESXi
The “new” VECT 2.0 ransomware is essentially a cross”‘platform data wiper that permanently destroys most enterprise files rather than encrypting them for recovery. For any file larger than 131,072 bytes (128 KB), VECT processes four separate chunks using four different randomly generated ChaCha20″‘IETF nonces, but only writes the last nonce to disk at the end…
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CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added two security flaws impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2024-1708 (CVSS score: 8.4) – A path traversal vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added two security flaws impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2024-1708 (CVSS score: 8.4) – A path traversal vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added two security flaws impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2024-1708 (CVSS score: 8.4) – A path traversal vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added two security flaws impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2024-1708 (CVSS score: 8.4) – A path traversal vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added two security flaws impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2024-1708 (CVSS score: 8.4) – A path traversal vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…