windows – Security

Microsoft patches anti-virus bug that allowed boobytrapped files to run malicious code when scanned

January 13, 2021 by Graham Cluley

Graham Cluley

Microsoft has patched a security vulnerability that was - ironically - exploiting usage of the company's own Windows security product, Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

Nvidia Warns Windows Gamers of High-Severity Graphics Driver Flaws

January 7, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Lindsey O'Donnell

In all, Nvidia patched flaws tied to 16 CVEs across its graphics drivers and vGPU software, in its first security update of 2021.

ElectroRAT Drains Cryptocurrency Wallet Funds of Thousands

January 5, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Lindsey O'Donnell

At least 6,500 cryptocurrency users have been infected by new, 'extremely intrusive' malware that's spread via trojanized macOS, Windows and Linux apps.

Microsoft hints at coming “sweeping visual rejuvenation” of Windows 10

January 4, 2021 by Jim Salter

Jim Salter

Enlarge / This screenshot of the Photos and Calculator apps comes from a video Microsoft product chief Panos Panay dropped on Instagram to demonstrate new UI concepts in March 2020. (credit: Microsoft) We've been hearing rumors for a while now about a significant visual refresh planned for Windows 10 in…

Microsoft may be developing its own, in-house ARM CPU designs

December 18, 2020 by Jim Salter

Jim Salter

Enlarge / Microsoft has so far neither confirmed nor denied Bloomberg's claims regarding in-house CPU designs. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Grid Engine) This afternoon, Bloomberg reported that Microsoft is in the process of developing its own ARM CPU designs, following in the footsteps of Apple's M1 mobile CPU and Amazon's Graviton…

Agent Tesla Keylogger Gets Data Theft and Targeting Update

December 15, 2020 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Lindsey O'Donnell

The infamous keylogger has shifted its targeting tactics and now collects stored credentials for less-popular web browsers and email clients.

New Windows Trojan Steals Browser Credentials, Outlook Files

December 14, 2020 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Lindsey O'Donnell

The newly discovered Python-based malware family targets the Outlook processes, and browser credentials, of Microsoft Windows victims.

Adobe Warns Windows, macOS Users of Critical-Severity Flaws

December 8, 2020 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Lindsey O'Donnell

Adobe fixed three critical-severity flaws in Adobe Prelude, Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Lightroom.

Google Chrome 87 Closes High-Severity ‘NAT Slipstreaming’ Hole

November 18, 2020 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Lindsey O'Donnell

Overall Google's Chrome 87 release fixed 33 security vulnerabilities.

2 More Google Chrome Zero-Days Under Active Exploitation

November 12, 2020 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Elizabeth Montalbano

Browser users are once again being asked to patch severe vulnerabilities that can lead to remote code execution.

Nvidia Warns Windows Gamers of GeForce NOW Flaw

November 11, 2020 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Lindsey O'Donnell

Both Nvidia and Intel faced severe security issues this week - including a high-severity bug in Nvidia's GeForce NOW.

Windows users told to patch now after active zero-day attacks disclosed by Google

November 11, 2020 by Graham Cluley

Graham Cluley

A zero-day vulnerability that has been exploited in active attacks against users of Windows 7 and Windows 10 has been patched by Microsoft.

Linux Forensics: Memory Capture and Analysis

November 8, 2020 by Andrea Fortuna

Andrea Fortuna

In my previous posts I often covered many tools and techniques that allows memory acquisition from a Windows system. However, I written few articles about Linux memory acquisition and analysis, only one brief post regarding memory profiles generation on Linux, using LiME. So, today I’d like to share with you…

Apple Patches Bugs Tied to Previously Identified Zero-Days

November 6, 2020 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Elizabeth Montalbano

The actively exploited vulnerabilities discovered by Project Zero exist across iPhone, iPad and iPod devices.

Mysterious APT Leaves Curious ‘KilllSomeOne’ Clue

November 4, 2020 by Tom Spring

Tom Spring

APT cloaks identity using script-kiddie messages and advanced deployment and targeting techniques.

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