Security News

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. [...]

Hackers use PHP exploit to backdoor Windows systems with new malware
2024-08-20 17:49

Unknown attackers have deployed a newly discovered backdoor dubbed Msupedge on a university's Windows systems in Taiwan, likely by exploiting a recently patched PHP remote code execution...

August Windows security update breaks dual boot on Linux systems
2024-08-20 16:28

According to user reports following this month's Patch Tuesday, the August 2024 Windows security updates are breaking dual boot on some Linux systems with Secure Boot enabled. [...]

August Windows updates break dual boot on some Linux systems
2024-08-20 16:28

According to user reports following this month's Patch Tuesday, the August 2024 Windows updates are breaking dual boot on some Linux systems with Secure Boot enabled. [...]

0-day in Windows driver exploited by North Korean hackers to deliver rootkit (CVE-2024-38193)
2024-08-20 12:59

CVE-2024-38193, an actively exploited zero-day that Microsoft patched earlier this month, has been leveraged by North Korean hackers to install a rootkit on targets’ computers, Gen Digital...

Windows driver zero-day exploited by Lazarus hackers to install rootkit
2024-08-20 03:32

The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group exploited a zero-day flaw in the Windows AFD.sys driver to elevate privileges and install the FUDModule rootkit on targeted systems. [...]