Tech News
Doyensec Chains SFAPE.dll Flaws to Break Windows Isolated User Mode
Researchers exploited multiple vulnerabilities in a Windows VBS enclave to achieve code execution within the protected Isolated User Mode environment.
Windows
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Malware & Ransomware
WhatsApp attachment deploys VulcanRAT207.A to gain SYSTEM access on Windows
Attackers use a malicious ZIP file sent via WhatsApp to install a remote access trojan that achieves deep system control and evades detection.
Tech News
Neowin explains how to find Windows apps hidden from the Start menu
The Windows Start menu does not display every installed application, requiring users to use alternative methods to locate missing software packages.
Tech News
Microsoft Nadella claims Windows PC is infinite software factory via Copilot Code
Satya Nadella says local AI and Copilot Code turn Windows PCs into app builders without cloud token costs, though IT leaders remain wary of the shift.
Vulnerabilities
NetEase Cloud Music Windows Client Has Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw
A high-severity vulnerability in the Windows client allows attackers to run local binaries via manipulated IPC bridges and unvalidated connections.
Vulnerabilities
NetEase Cloud Music Windows Client Has Critical TLS Validation Flaw
A critical vulnerability in NetEase Cloud Music for Windows allows attackers to intercept traffic and steal session credentials through man-in-the-middle attacks.
Tech News
Neowin Explains How to Identify Hidden Third-Party Services on Windows PCs
A new guide reveals methods for discovering background services on Windows systems that users may not realize are actively running on their machines.
Tech News
Microsoft warns Windows PCs may lose update access in 2027 due to certificate expiration
Devices lacking specific certificate rotations before mid-2027 could lose access to critical security patches and Windows Update services.
AI
Microsoft grants Copilot file access and local AI control on Windows PCs
Microsoft announces Copilot will soon manage local files and run on-device AI models for Copilot+ PC users, aiming to lower costs and keep data private.
Tech News
Microsoft veteran warns running multiple antivirus programs on Windows causes severe conflicts
A Microsoft support expert explains that installing extra antivirus software on Windows is not a good idea, as doubling up on protection can backfire badly.
Tech News
Microsoft Execution Containers generally available for AI agent containment
Microsoft has released Microsoft Execution Containers version 1.0.0 to enforce strict resource boundaries for AI agents running on Windows platforms.
Malware & Ransomware
CastleStealer malware adds browser bypass and remote shell capabilities
Flashpoint analysis reveals CastleStealer can now bypass Chromium encryption and execute remote commands on compromised Windows systems.
Vulnerabilities
Hackers Use AI Agents and GodPotato to Escalate Windows Privileges
Attackers leveraged large language model agents and a known privilege escalation exploit to seize full system control without deploying new malware.
Tech News
Developer Transforms Windows Minesweeper Into Triple-A Style Parody Experience
A new reboot of the classic puzzle game adds cinematic flair and hand-holding mechanics, turning a simple utility into a satirical big-budget title.
Cyber Attacks
ClickFix Attacks Now Bypass Windows Run Limits via Browser Cache
A new variant of the ClickFix attack technique uses cached browser data to execute payloads, circumventing standard Windows security restrictions on remote code execution.
Cyber Attacks
ClickFix Attack Hides VBScript Payload in Browser Cache to Bypass Limits
Attackers are storing VBScript payloads in browser cache to evade execution length restrictions, according to Infosecurity Magazine.
Tech News
Microsoft Introduces New AI-Centric Hardware and Windows Updates at Corporate Event
Microsoft unveiled new hardware and software changes designed to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into the Windows operating system and desktop experience.
Malware & Ransomware
ESET Researchers Trace MATCHBOIL Malware Used by Russia-Aligned Group in Ukraine
Security firm ESET has documented the evolution of MATCHBOIL, a downloader used by the UAC-0099 threat group to install spying backdoors on Windows systems in Ukraine.
Tech News
TextExpander introduces free plan for core snippets across Mac, iOS, Windows
TextExpander now offers a free tier allowing users to access core snippet features on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome without a subscription.
Cyber Attacks
Microsoft to halt security updates for outdated Windows devices after certificate rotation
Microsoft warns that unsupported Windows versions will cease receiving security patches following next year's certificate rotation.
Cyber Attacks
Microsoft FORGE Lab Shares Lessons on Scaling AI Vulnerability Research to Linux Kernel
Microsoft Security’s FORGE Lab outlines three key lessons from expanding its frontier AI vulnerability research from Windows to the Linux kernel.