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Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.
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A new spear phishing campaign that weaponizes a forgotten file type to bypass modern defenses. Attackers are luring victims into downloading Windows screensaver (.scr) files, which silently deploy legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) softw…
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The inner workings of LockBit 5.0, a sophisticated ransomware variant targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi systems simultaneously. This latest version represents a significant evolution in the cyber threat landscape, demonstrating how ransomware o…
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WatchGuard has released a critical security update for its Mobile VPN with IPSec client for Windows to address a privilege escalation vulnerability. The flaw, originating in the underlying software provided by NCP engineering, allows local attackers to…
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Microsoft has officially begun rolling out native System Monitor (Sysmon) functionality to Windows 11, marking a significant shift for threat hunters and security operations centers (SOCs). Released via the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.7733 (…
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A new campaign by the Russian-linked group APT28, called Op Neusploit, exploits a Microsoft Office flaw to steal emails for remote control of devices in Ukraine, Slovakia, and Romania.
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Microsoft is making a significant move to strengthen Windows security by phasing out NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager). This legacy authentication protocol has been part of Windows for over 30 years. The company plans to disable NTLM by default in upco…
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A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign leveraging living-off-the-land techniques and in-memory payload delivery has been discovered targeting Windows systems. The attack employs Pulsar RAT, a full-featured remote access trojan combined with advan…
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Microsoft has released KB5074105, a critical preview update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 (OS Builds 26200.7705 and 26100.7705), introducing enhanced security mechanisms to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive system files. This non-securit…
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We usually think of computer viruses as silent, invisible programs running in the background, but a worrying discovery shows that modern hackers are getting much more personal.
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