A new proof-of-concept (PoC) tool named BitlockMove demonstrates a novel lateral movement technique that leverages BitLocker’s Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) interfaces and COM hijacking. Released by security researcher Fabian Mosch of r-tec Cyber Security, the tool enables attackers to execute code on remote systems within the session of an already logged-on user, bypassing the […] The post BitlockMove Tool Enables Lateral Movement via Bitlocker DCOM & COM Hijacking appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Microsoft has addressed four elevation of privilege vulnerabilities in its Windows Defender Firewall service, all rated as “Important” in severity. The security flaws were detailed in Microsoft’s September 9, 2025, security update release. If exploited, these vulnerabilities could allow an authenticated attacker to gain higher privileges on an affected system. The four vulnerabilities are tracked […] The post Windows Defender Firewall Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Escalate Privileges appeared first on Cyber Security News.