SecurityDefender's Boot Driver Becomes a Kernel Weapon
Researchers show how Windows' own BTR.sys can delete security software at boot, evading blocks.
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SecurityModem Memory Flaw Opens Door to Kernel Takeover
UNISOC modem flaw lets attackers escalate code execution to kernel level via video calls.
SecurityVoLTE Attack Chain Threatens Android Kernel Security
A two-stage exploit chain can achieve full Android kernel access on Unisoc devices via VoLTE video call, with no patch.
SecurityZero-Day in Windows Winsock Kernel Driver Exploited in Attacks
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 421 CVEs, including one exploited zero-day and two publicly disclosed flaws.
SecurityApple Ecosystem Faces Widespread Patching
Recent updates address hundreds of vulnerabilities across iOS and macOS platforms, highlighting significant risks in kernel security.
Cyber CrimeA Week of Diverse Cybersecurity Threats
From AI-powered infostealers and automotive vulnerabilities to massive kernel patch requirements, recent threats span multiple sectors.
Cyber CrimeCruciferra Crypter Evolves Malware Tactics
A sophisticated crypter service is leveraging process ghosting and kernel-driver abuse to cloak various commodity malware strains.
SecurityCritical Heap Corruption Flaw Discovered in illumos SCTP Stack
A critical vulnerability in the illumos SCTP inbound path allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger kernel heap corruption and potential code execution.
SecurityApple Security Flaws Demand Immediate Response to Zero-Day Threats
Critical updates for iOS and macOS patch two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affecting kernel and WebKit components.
SecurityLinux Virtualization Flaws Expose Cloud Infrastructure Vulnerability
Recent vulnerabilities reveal long-standing memory corruption risks in the Linux kernel that could compromise major cloud environments.
Cyber CrimeRansomware’s Stealthy Ascent: Microsoft-Signed Driver Bypasses Defenses
GodDamn ransomware now exploits PoisonX, a Microsoft-signed kernel driver, to disable endpoint security, marking a critical escalation in evasion tactics.