Security News

New Windows Themes zero-day gets free, unofficial patches
2024-10-29 20:21

Free unofficial patches are now available for a new Windows Themes zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to steal a target's NTLM credentials remotely. [...]

Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability
2024-10-29 10:16

Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attackers to compromise Windows user’s NTLM (authentication) credentials via a malicious Windows themes file still affects...

Russia targets Ukrainian conscripts with Windows, Android malware
2024-10-28 18:36

A hybrid espionage/influence campaign conducted by the Russian threat group 'UNC5812' has been uncovered, targeting Ukrainian military recruits with Windows and Android malware. [...]

Researchers Uncover OS Downgrade Vulnerability Targeting Microsoft Windows Kernel
2024-10-28 05:29

A new attack technique could be used to bypass Microsoft's Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE) on fully patched Windows systems, leading to operating system (OS) downgrade attacks. "This bypass...

Windows 11 24H2: The hardware and software blocking the new update
2024-10-27 21:45

Windows 11 24H2 is unavailable for thousands of users due to safeguard or compatibility holds Microsoft has placed on specific device and software configurations. [...]

New Windows Driver Signature bypass allows kernel rootkit installs
2024-10-26 12:28

Attackers can downgrade Windows kernel components to bypass security features such as Driver Signature Enforcement and deploy rootkits on fully patched systems. [...]

Windows 11 24H2 KB5044384 update fixes sfc /scannow corrupt file errors
2024-10-24 20:46

Microsoft has released the optional KB5044384 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes twenty-four changes, including a bug that caused the sfc /scannow command to always...

Windows 11 KB5044380 preview update lets you remap the Copilot key
2024-10-23 19:36

Microsoft has released the optional KB5044380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which brings seventeen changes, including a new Gamepad keyboard and the ability to remap the...

Windows 10 KB5045594 update fixes multi-function printer bugs
2024-10-22 20:50

Microsoft has released the optional KB5045594 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with fixes for problems printing to multi-function printers and other issues. [...]

Exploit released for new Windows Server "WinReg" NTLM Relay attack
2024-10-22 17:26

Proof-of-concept exploit code is now public for a vulnerability in Microsoft's Remote Registry client that could be used to take control of a Windows domain by downgrading the security of the...