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Cybercriminals have found a more effective method to compromise Windows computers while evading detection by security software. Ivan Spiridonov observed that uploading malicious tools, hackers are now using legitimate Windows programs already installed on target systems, a tactic known as “living off the land” (LOLBins, or Living Off the Land Binaries). Unlike traditional attacks that […] The post Hackers are Moving to “Living Off the Land” Techniques to Attack Windows Systems Bypassing EDR appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Security researchers have confirmed that KimJongRAT, a sophisticated remote access Trojan attributed to the Kimsuky group and believed to be backed by North Korea, is being actively distributed via weaponized .hta files targeting Windows users. The dis…
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Security researchers have discovered that modern attackers are abandoning traditional offensive tools and instead weaponizing legitimate Windows utilities to conduct cyberattacks without triggering security alarms. This shift in tactics, known as ̶…
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Microsoft has confirmed a bizarre user interface bug affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 devices that renders the password sign-in icon invisible on the lock screen. The issue, stemming from the August 2025 non-security preview update (KB5064081) and persisting in subsequent cumulative updates, has left many users confused when switching between authentication methods. The glitch impacts […] The post Windows 11 24H2 Update Hides the Password Icon in the Sign-in Options on the Lock Screen appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has confirmed that FIDO2 security keys on Windows 11 may now prompt users to set up a PIN during authentication following specific recent updates, aligning with WebAuthn standards for enhanced user verification. The change began with the September 29, 2025, preview update KB5065789 for OS Builds 26200.6725 and 26100.6725, rolling out gradually to Windows […] The post Microsoft Security Keys May Require PIN After Recent Windows Updates appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress have uncovered a sophisticated ClickFix campaign that leverages steganography to conceal malicious code within PNG images disguised as Windows Update screens. The attack chain delivers multiple variants of informat…
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Microsoft has officially acknowledged a significant disruption affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 users, specifically after installing the cumulative update KB5062553 released in July 2025. The issue primarily affects environments using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and devices undergoing their first user logon. Reports indicate that essential shell components, including the Start Menu, Taskbar, and System Settings, […] The post Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 24H2 Update Broken Multiple Core Features appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has announced a significant Windows 11 update that will prevent the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and other system error messages from appearing on public-facing screens. The new feature, called Digital Signage mode, addresses a critical busine…
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Security researchers have identified a dangerous flaw in the Windows Graphics Component that enables attackers to seize complete control of computers using nothing more than a crafted image file. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-50165, represents…
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A critical remote code execution flaw in Microsoft’s Windows Graphics Component allows attackers to seize control of systems using specially crafted JPEG images. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability poses a severe threat to Windows users worldwide, as it requires no user interaction for exploitation. Discovered in May 2025 and patched by Microsoft […] The post Critical Windows Graphics Vulnerability Lets Hackers Seize Control with a Single Image appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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