Security News

North Korean ScarCruft Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Spread RokRAT Malware
2024-10-16 10:50

The North Korean threat actor known as ScarCruft has been linked to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Windows to infect devices with malware known as RokRAT. The...

Iranian hackers now exploit Windows flaw to elevate privileges
2024-10-13 14:17

The Iranian state-sponsored hacking group APT34, aka OilRig, has recently escalated its activities with new campaigns targeting government and critical infrastructure entities in the United Arab...

OilRig Exploits Windows Kernel Flaw in Espionage Campaign Targeting UAE and Gulf
2024-10-13 09:40

The Iranian threat actor known as OilRig has been observed exploiting a now-patched privilege escalation flaw impacting the Windows Kernel as part of a cyber espionage campaign targeting the...

Microsoft deprecates PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols in Windows Server
2024-10-12 15:25

Microsoft has officially deprecated the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) in future versions of Windows Server, recommending admins switch to different...

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro reached end of servicing
2024-10-08 21:12

Microsoft reminded customers today that multiple editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2 have reached their end of servicing. [...]

Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows Server update
2024-10-08 19:08

​Microsoft says this month's Patch Tuesday cumulative updates fix a known issue that causes Windows servers to disrupt Remote Desktop connections in enterprise networks after installing the July...

Windows 11 KB5044284 and KB5044285 cumulative updates released
2024-10-08 17:44

Microsoft has released the KB5044284 and KB5044285 Windows 11 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 22H2/23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve 27 bugs and performance issues. [...]

Windows 10 KB5044273 update released with 9 fixes, security updates
2024-10-08 17:23

Microsoft has released the KB5044273 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes nine changes and fixes, including a new Windows Update opt-in notification shown when...

Microsoft Office 2024 now available for Windows and macOS users
2024-10-02 16:43

Microsoft has released Office 2024 for small businesses and consumers who want a standalone version without a Microsoft 365 subscription. [...]

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues
2024-10-02 12:34

​Microsoft is blocking Windows 24H2 upgrades on systems with incompatible Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. [...]