Security News

Microsoft says recent Windows 11 updates break SSH connections
2024-11-09 16:27

Microsoft has confirmed that last month's Windows security updates are breaking SSH connections on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems. [...]

New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus
2024-11-08 07:15

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware campaign that infects Windows systems with a Linux virtual instance containing a backdoor capable of establishing remote access to the...

Winos4.0 abuses gaming apps to infect, control Windows machines
2024-11-08 02:30

'Multiple' malware samples likely targeting education orgs Criminals are using game-related applications to infect Windows systems with a malicious software framework called Winos4.0 that gives...

Microsoft Notepad to get AI-powered rewriting tool on Windows 11
2024-11-06 20:53

Microsoft has started testing AI-powered Notepad text rewriting and Paint image generation tools four decades after the two programs were released in the 1980s. [...]

New SteelFox malware hijacks Windows PCs using vulnerable driver
2024-11-06 17:53

A new malicious package called 'SteelFox' mines for cryptocurrency and steals credit card data by using the "bring your own vulnerable driver" technique to get SYSTEM privileges on Windows machines. [...]

Windows Server 2025 released—here are the new features
2024-11-04 18:31

​Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2025, the latest version of its server operating system, is generally available starting Friday, November 1st. [...]

Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs in new phishing attacks
2024-11-04 15:53

A new phishing campaign dubbed 'CRON#TRAP' infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to corporate networks. [...]

Microsoft confirms Windows Server 2025 blue screen, install issues
2024-11-04 12:14

​Microsoft has confirmed several bugs causing install and Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues impacting Windows Server 2025 systems with more than 256 logical processors. [...]

Week in review: Windows Themes spoofing bug “returns”, employees phished via Microsoft Teams
2024-11-03 09:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability Despite two patching...

Microsoft Delays Windows Copilot+ Recall Release Over Privacy Concerns
2024-11-01 08:48

Microsoft is further delaying the release of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs, stating it's taking the time to improve the experience. The development was first reported...