Security News

Researchers Detail Kubernetes Vulnerability That Enables Windows Node Takeover
2024-03-14 11:59

Details have been made public about a now-patched high-severity flaw in Kubernetes that could allow a malicious attacker to achieve remote code execution with elevated privileges under specific...

RedCurl Cybercrime Group Abuses Windows PCA Tool for Corporate Espionage
2024-03-14 10:23

The Russian-speaking cybercrime group called RedCurl is leveraging a legitimate Microsoft Windows component called the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) to execute malicious commands. “The...

Windows 11 gets single Teams app for work and personal accounts
2024-03-13 21:56

Microsoft will soon provide a single Teams Windows and macOS app for all account types, allowing users to switch between work, school, or personal profiles with just a couple of mouse clicks. A preview version is already gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels using Microsoft Teams version 24057.

Hackers exploit Windows SmartScreen flaw to drop DarkGate malware
2024-03-13 21:26

A new wave of attacks by the DarkGate malware operation exploits a now-fixed Windows Defender SmartScreen vulnerability to bypass security checks and automatically install fake software installers. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-21412 is a Windows Defender SmartScreen flaw that allows specially crafted downloaded files to bypass these security warnings.

Hackers abuse Windows SmartScreen flaw to drop DarkGate malware
2024-03-13 21:26

A new wave of attacks by the DarkGate malware operation exploits a now-fixed Windows Defender SmartScreen vulnerability to bypass security checks and automatically install fake software installers. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-21412 is a Windows Defender SmartScreen flaw that allows specially crafted downloaded files to bypass these security warnings.

Windows KB5035849 update failing to install with 0xd000034 errors
2024-03-12 22:25

The KB5035849 cumulative update released during today's Patch Tuesday fails to install on Windows 10 and Windows Server systems with 0xd0000034 errors. According to a wave of reports from administrators and users, KB5035849 will not install when checking online for updates via Windows and Microsoft update servers.

March 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes critical bugs in Windows Hyper-V
2024-03-12 19:55

On this March 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released fixes for 59 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities, but - welcome news! - none of them are currently publicly known or actively exploited. One of the two - CVE-2024-21338, an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Windows Kernel - had been reported to Microsoft by Avast researchers, who later shared that it had been leveraged by North Korean hackers for months before the patch was released.

Windows 11 KB5035853 update released, here's what's new
2024-03-12 18:08

Microsoft has released the KB5035853 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3 and 22H2, with 21 fixes and changes, including fixing a bug causing 0x800F0922 errors when installing updates. You can install the update now by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.

Windows 10 KB5035845 update released with 9 new changes, fixes
2024-03-12 17:59

Microsoft has released the KB5035845 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes nine new changes and fixes. Windows 10 users can also manually download and install the KB5035845 update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Microsoft says Windows 10 21H2 support is ending in June
2024-03-11 20:59

Microsoft announced today that it would end support for Windows 10 21H2 in June when the Enterprise and Education editions reach the end of service. "Customers who contact Microsoft Support after this date will be directed to update their device to the latest version of Windows 10 or upgrade to Windows 11 to remain supported."