Tech industry leaders meeting at the Munich Security Conference have signed a voluntary accord to curb the spread of AI-generated political deepfakes, promising common detection, labelling and watermarking practices while warning that technical fixes alone will not eliminate the threat to...
The launch of Thorium, the open-source malware analysis platform unveiled by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), marks a significant milestone in the evolution of threat intelligence and response capabilities for organizations worldwide. With cyberattacks growing in...
Unveiling Thorium: A Game-Changer for Automated File Analysis and Scalable Cybersecurity Workflows
Barely a day passes in the modern cyber landscape without organizations facing sophisticated malware, new vulnerabilities, and relentless digital forensics challenges. Against this relentless wave...
Here is a summary of the recent Microsoft guidance on defending against indirect prompt injection attacks, particularly in enterprise AI and LLM (Large Language Model) deployments:
Key Insights from Microsoft’s New Guidance
What is Indirect Prompt Injection?
Indirect prompt injection is when...
A chilling new chapter in the landscape of enterprise IT security has unfolded as cybersecurity researchers reveal that a wide-reaching attack on Microsoft’s SharePoint server software may stem from a single, determined threat actor. The world’s eyes turn yet again to the battle between...
Here’s a summary of the critical flaw "Golden dMSA" in Windows Server 2025 reported by Semperis:
What is Golden dMSA?
Golden dMSA is a newly discovered, critical design flaw in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) on Windows Server 2025.
Discovered by: Semperis, a security research and...
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The United Kingdom’s arrest of four suspects linked to a wave of cyberattacks targeting major retail organizations marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between law enforcement and cybercriminals. This high-profile case comes at a time when digital threats are becoming increasingly...
A new ransomware variant named DEVMAN has recently emerged, targeting Windows 10 and 11 systems. This malware is a derivative of the DragonForce ransomware family, itself based on the Conti framework, but introduces unique behaviors that distinguish it from its predecessors.
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The recent emergence of DEVMAN ransomware has thrown a spotlight on the ever-evolving landscape of Windows-targeted threats. Security researchers were first alerted to this new strain in early 2025 after an anonymous researcher, operating under the alias TheRavenFile, uploaded a suspicious...
The ongoing race between cybersecurity defenders and threat actors is defined as much by shifting technical frontiers as by ingenuity and adaptation. Nowhere is this dynamic more vividly demonstrated than in the persistent evolution of malware evasion techniques and the operating system updates...
Any investigation into the volatile intricacies of Windows security inevitably draws the analyst’s focus to memory: a digital landscape where fleeting evidence, live threats, and operational secrets coexist in the blink of a process. Within this domain, memory analysis has become an...
Over the past year, the threat landscape for Windows users has evolved with increasing sophistication, and few examples illustrate this shift better than the rise of Lumma Stealer—a prolific infostealer that has aggressively targeted individuals and organizations across industries. The...
In the constant cat-and-mouse game between operating system security engineers and determined attackers, Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) remains one of the most crucial defenses in modern computing. Trusted by Windows 11 and earlier versions, KASLR aims to keep attackers...
Microsoft’s decision to publicly announce the findings of its internal and external reviews into allegations regarding the use of its technology by the Israeli military in Gaza marks a significant turning point in the role of major tech corporations amidst international conflict. For months, the...
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In the realm of enterprise security, the cloud has emerged as both a boon and a bane. While it offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, it also introduces unique challenges, especially when it comes to forensic investigations. Microsoft 365, being a predominant cloud service, is no...
The cybersecurity community has been jolted into attention by the latest findings from Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC), who have jointly sounded the alarm about a particularly sleek campaign from the...
404 errors—in the wild world of the internet, they’re like landmines for anyone looking to grab a much-needed file or nugget of wisdom. If you’ve ever gone link-hunting for a Windows 10 Professional bootable image, only to slam into the digital equivalent of “Closed for business,” you know the...
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It’s finally happening: Windows Recall, Microsoft’s most controversial AI tool since, well... Clippy, has strutted onto the Copilot+ PC stage after a year-long intermission layered in drama, hot takes, and a not-so-little detour through the privacy minefield. Yes, the digital paparazzi of...
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Tucked away among the countless cryptic folders of a typical Windows 11 installation lies a new arrival – the now-infamous ‘inetpub’ directory, a seemingly innocuous feature rolled out with the April 2025 security update. But if Windows update history is anything to go by, “innocuous” is just a...
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Take a moment and imagine: you're sipping your morning coffee, confidently clicking through your inbox, oblivious to the brewing digital storm that is script-based malware—modern cyber villainy dressed not in diabolical binaries, but in the unassuming garb of JavaScript, PowerShell, or, heaven...