Security News

PoorTry Windows driver evolves into a full-featured EDR wiper
2024-08-28 18:57

The malicious PoorTry kernel-mode Windows driver used by multiple ransomware gangs to turn off Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions has evolved into an EDR wiper, deleting files crucial...

APT group exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-7262)
2024-08-28 09:00

ESET researchers discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in WPS Office for Windows (CVE-2024-7262). APT-C-60, a South Korea-aligned cyberespionage group, was exploiting it to target East...

Windows 11 KB5041587 update adds sharing to Android devices
2024-08-27 19:03

Microsoft has released the optional KB5041587 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which adds sharing to Android devices and fixes multiple File Explorer issues. [...]

Windows Downdate tool lets you 'unpatch' Windows systems
2024-08-27 17:20

SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev has released his Windows Downdate tool, which can be used for downgrade attacks that reintroduce old vulnerabilities in up-to-date Windows 10, Windows...

New Windows 10 22H2 beta fixes memory leaks and crashes
2024-08-23 16:51

Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 22H2 beta (KB5041582) with memory leak and crash fixes for Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels. [...]

PEAKLIGHT Downloader Deployed in Attacks Targeting Windows with Malicious Movie Downloads
2024-08-23 15:02

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a never-before-seen dropper that serves as a conduit to launch next-stage malware with the ultimate goal of infecting Windows systems with information...

Microsoft Delays Recall Launch for Windows Insider Members Until October
2024-08-22 17:47

An upcoming blog post for members of the Windows Insider Program will explain how to get the AI-powered Recall feature.

Microsoft: August updates cause Windows Server boot issues, freezes
2024-08-22 17:14

Microsoft has confirmed and fixed a known issue causing performance issues, boot problems, and freezes on Windows Server 2019 systems after installing the August 2024 security updates. [...]

Microsoft to roll out Windows Recall to Insiders in October
2024-08-21 19:17

Microsoft announced today that it will start rolling out its AI-powered Windows Recall feature to Insiders with Copilot+ PCs in October. [...]

Microsoft to rollout Windows Recall to Insiders in October
2024-08-21 19:17

Microsoft announced today that it will start rolling out its AI-powered Windows Recall feature to Insiders with Copilot+ PCs in October. [...]