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PsExec represents one of the most contradictory tools in the cybersecurity landscape, a legitimate system administration utility that has become a cornerstone of malicious lateral movement campaigns. Recent threat intelligence reports indicate that PsExec remains among the top five tools used in cyberattacks as of 2025, with ransomware groups like Medusa, LockBit, and Kasseika actively […] The post How Windows Command-line Utility PsExec Can Be Abused To Execute Malicious Code appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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In the constantly evolving world of cyber threats, staying informed is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. First observed in 2022, XWorm quickly gained notoriety as a highly effective malware, providing cybercriminals with a versatile toolkit for …
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An aggressive malware campaign dubbed SORVEPOTEL is exploiting WhatsApp messages to infiltrate Windows systems, with its epicenter in Brazil. Rather than pursuing data theft or ransomware extortion, this self-propagating malware is engineered for rapid…
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The Confucius hacking group, a long-running cyber-espionage operation with suspected state-sponsored ties, has significantly evolved its attack methodologies over the past year, transitioning from document stealers like WooperStealer to sophisticated P…
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Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating a significant bug in the classic Outlook for Windows desktop client that causes the application to fail upon launch. The issue, which appears to be linked to Microsoft Exchange logon attempts, prevents users from accessing their mailboxes and displays a critical error message, disrupting daily workflows for affected individuals […] The post Microsoft Outlook for Windows Bug Leads to Crash While Opening Email appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft is currently investigating a significant bug affecting classic Outlook for Windows that prevents users from accessing their email accounts. The issue manifests as a persistent error message stating “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Canno…
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Google has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered ransomware detection system for its Drive desktop application, representing a significant advancement in cybersecurity protection for organizations worldwide. This innovative feature automatically halts f…
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JFrog’s security research team has identified a malicious PyPI package named SoopSocks that masquerades as a legitimate SOCKS5 proxy utility while stealthily implanting a backdoor on Windows systems. This package leverages automated installation, advan…
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Microsoft is actively investigating and addressing widespread errors preventing users from accessing their mailboxes on Outlook.com. The company has been providing regular updates throughout the day, indicating that targeted infrastructure restarts are gradually restoring service. The issue, which began early on October 1, 2025, affects users attempting to log in or access their emails via […] The post Microsoft Investigating Widespread Outlook.com Outage Preventing Mailbox Access appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has officially released Windows 11, version 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update, marking the next feature update for the operating system. The update became available for general availability on September 30, 2025, initiating a phased rollout to eligible devices. This new version is designed as a service, with updates delivered periodically […] The post Windows 11 25H2 Released for General Availability – Know Issues and Mitigations appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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