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SecurityAPT28's HOOKEDGE Backdoor Refines Espionage Tactics
New HOOKEDGE backdoor targets European governments, evolving from HEADLACE to evade defenses.
Tech NewsWindows 11 Privacy Controls Get App-Level Upgrade
Microsoft tests granular camera, mic, and location permissions for desktop apps in a new Insider build.
SecurityPatch windows collapse, network defense urged
Microsoft says the time to patch vulnerabilities is shrinking, urging network-level controls to bridge the gap.
SecuritySLEEPWALKER malware waits for a custom signal
A new Windows implant stays dormant, hiding as ESET's agent, until a crafted network command activates it.
SecurityAI tools shrink attack timelines for UAT-10147
Chinese-speaking group automates post-breach ops, slashing response windows for defenders.
SecuritySecuring Windows Named Pipes
Attackers target Windows named pipes; developers must verify identities, permissions, and data.
SecurityDefender's Boot Driver Becomes a Kernel Weapon
Researchers show how Windows' own BTR.sys can delete security software at boot, evading blocks.
Tech NewsRGB Peripherals Linked to Windows Game Crashes
Microsoft says RGB lighting devices may cause crashes after August Windows updates, with a workaround available.
Cyber CrimeFour Exploited Flaws Enter CISA KEV Catalog
CISA adds four actively exploited vulnerabilities affecting macOS, SharePoint, vCenter, and Windows IKE to its KEV catalog.
Tech NewsWindows 11 context menu overhaul finally arrives
Microsoft redesigns Windows 11's right-click menu for speed and customization, addressing long-standing user complaints.
SecurityTask Host Flaw Now a Ransomware Tool
CISA confirms ransomware gangs are exploiting a Windows Task Host privilege escalation flaw added to KEV in April.
SecurityRansomware in VMware Attack Looks Like a Distraction
Researchers say a suspected China-nexus APT used a VMware flaw to deploy ransomware as a smoke screen.
Tech NewsWindows Server 2022 mainstream support ends in 60 days
Microsoft reminds admins to upgrade to Server 2025 before October end-of-support switch.
SecurityAkira exploits Safe Mode to bypass EDR defenses
Akira ransomware used Windows Safe Mode to disable endpoint defenses, revealing a growing evasion trend.
SecurityPlug and Pwn attacks exploit Windows PnP for SYSTEM
Researchers show fake USB devices can trigger Windows to install vulnerable vendor software, granting SYSTEM privileges.
SecurityLazarus zero-day fools Google in Dream Job wave
New Lazarus campaign abuses Windows zero-day and fake job lures to breach defense firms, fooling Google's filters.
Tech NewsWindows 11 updates ship with typo-aware search fixes
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday brings mandatory updates for Windows 11, adding security fixes and new features like Voice Isolation.
Tech NewsWindows 10 ESU Patch Fixes Backup, Expands Secure Boot
August 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10 resolves File History SMB errors and broadens Secure Boot certificate rollout.
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.
Tech NewsBumble Ends Women-First Messaging Rule
Bumble drops the women-message-first rule, extending response windows to 72 hours, signaling a strategic pivot.
SecurityPasskey Defenses Undermined by Weak Surroundings
Recent research shows passkey protections can be bypassed without breaking the underlying cryptography.
TrendingWindows 11 license hike deepens PC cost crisis
Report claims Microsoft raised Windows 11 OEM license fees by up to 10% in July, hitting PC makers.
Cyber CrimeFake Bank Alerts Facilitate RMM Access
Researchers identify a sophisticated phishing campaign using brand impersonation to deploy remote access malware on Windows.
Tech NewsMicrosoft, LG Quiet McAfee Pop-Up Ads
Microsoft and LG have disabled a controversial McAfee advertisement after automatic app installations triggered user complaints.
SecurityShescape Shell Injection Flaw Patched
A critical shell injection vulnerability in the Shescape library allows attackers to bypass security filters when using CMD on Windows systems.
Cyber CrimeLLM-Assisted Phishing Kits Scale Attacks
Researchers uncovered an exposed server revealing how attackers use AI to industrialize the creation of malware delivery campaigns.
Tech NewsDell Shutdown Bug Prompts OOB Fix
Microsoft has deployed emergency updates for Windows 11 to resolve hardware conflicts triggering unexpected power-downs on Dell systems.
SecurityCritical Zoom Flaw Risks Account Hijack
A critical vulnerability identified in Zoom's Windows desktop software exposes users to potential unauthorized account access.
SecurityWindows Server 2022 Support Deadline Looms
Microsoft prepares for the transition of Windows Server 2022 to extended support, marking a key milestone for enterprise infrastructure.