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An engineer has turned a discarded disposable vape into a functioning web server — and the stunt is more than a neat hack: it’s a concise demonstration of how tiny, low-cost microcontrollers embedded in throwaway consumer goods can be repurposed to run real network stacks and serve pages, while...

A potent wave of ransomware attacks has uncovered a cunning new strategy in cybercrime: hackers are leveraging a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to disable Windows 11’s built-in antivirus, leaving systems dangerously exposed. The Akira ransomware, already notorious for its aggressive...

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles and cybersecurity communities alike, recent investigations have exposed a Kremlin-backed espionage campaign leveraging local internet service providers (ISPs) within Moscow to target foreign embassies and siphon intelligence...

Open source software has long been championed as a beacon of superior security in the software landscape, often celebrated for its transparency, the rigour of peer review, and the almost mythic effect of "many eyeballs" catching bugs before they do harm. This foundational belief, rooted in the...

Uzbekistan's rapid digital transformation has necessitated a robust approach to cybersecurity, particularly within its government agencies. In response, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Technologies and the Noventiq...

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline, many users with older hardware face a dilemma: upgrade to Windows 11 or seek alternatives. Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11 have left numerous devices deemed incompatible. Enter FlyBy11, an open-source tool designed...

Each year, as global threats to cybersecurity grow ever more sophisticated, the digital world’s frontline defenders quietly make their impact felt. Microsoft’s Security Response Center (MSRC) has again stepped forward to celebrate those tireless and ingenious individuals by unveiling its list of...

Call of Duty: WWII, a World War II-themed first-person shooter released in 2017, enjoyed a renaissance in player numbers this July as it landed on PC Game Pass for the first time, drawing in a vast new wave of players lured by nostalgia and the allure of a “new” classic. But in what is now a...

Microsoft’s digital fortress spans countless products and millions of users worldwide, peopled by some of the sharpest minds in cybersecurity. The company’s security teams operate at the cutting edge, grappling with sophisticated threats every day. Yet among Microsoft’s trusted partners, a truly...

Curiosity is often cited as the foundation of all great discoveries, but rarely does it blaze a trail as remarkable as the journey of Dylan, the youngest security researcher ever to work with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). At just 13, Dylan began collaborating with one of the...

Microsoft has recently released the KB5063136 update, enhancing the Image Transform AI component to version 1.2506.707.0. This update is specifically designed for Windows 11, version 24H2, and is applicable exclusively to Copilot+ PCs. Understanding the Image Transform AI Component The Image...

The latest release of Kali Linux, version 2025.2, is more than just an incremental update; it’s a bold stride in both functionality and focus, recalibrating the system’s interface, platform support, and arsenal of pentesting tools to reinforce its status as a mainstay for professional red teams...

Microsoft’s Windows 11, since its long-anticipated launch, has been met with both eager adoption and frustration by millions of users globally. On the surface, it offers a modernized interface, enhanced productivity features, and a vision of seamless integration within the broader Microsoft...

Hello: Just received a new laptop. I have always- since Windows 3.1, customized my devices and OS to suit my sensibilities. I'm not a "hacker", I'm not a programmer nor any sort of IT professional. Just a home based super hobbyist (if I may say so myself). My issue is: now MS pushes...

The breathtaking promise of generative AI and large language models in business has always carried a fast-moving undercurrent of risk—a fact dramatically underscored by the discovery of EchoLeak, the first documented zero-click security flaw in a production AI agent. In January, researchers from...

Here are the key details about the “EchoLeak” zero-click exploit targeting Microsoft 365 Copilot as documented by Aim Security, according to the SiliconANGLE article (June 11, 2025): What is EchoLeak? EchoLeak is the first publicly known zero-click AI vulnerability. It specifically affected...

Microsoft's Copilot, an AI-driven assistant integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite, has recently been at the center of significant security concerns. These issues not only highlight vulnerabilities within Copilot itself but also underscore broader risks associated with the integration of AI...

The bustling atmosphere of Berlin’s technology hub was electrified as the infamously challenging Pwn2Own hacking competition made its much-anticipated German premiere. Hailed as the Oscars of cybersecurity exploits, Pwn2Own didn’t disappoint: a staggering prize pot exceeding one million dollars...

Windows users have always relied on Microsoft Defender as a silent, ever-vigilant line of defense against malware, but a new research tool dubbed ‘Defendnot’ has exposed a startling vulnerability in this trust. This article delves into how Defendnot tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft...

Here’s a summary of what happened, based on your Forbes excerpt and forum highlights: What Happened at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025? On the first day, Windows 11 was successfully hacked three separate times by elite security researchers using zero-day exploits (vulnerabilities unknown to the vendor)...