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  1. Exposed SolarWinds WHD Exploit Chain Leads to Credential Theft

    Microsoft defenders say intruders used exposed SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) instances as a beachhead in December, then moved laterally to harvest high‑privilege credentials — but the exact bug that opened the door remains unresolved. Background SolarWinds Web Help Desk is a widely deployed IT...
  2. WSUS CVE-2025-59287 RCE: ShadowPad Backdoor Exploitation Uncovered

    Attackers have weaponized a recently patched Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) remote code execution bug (CVE‑2025‑59287) to gain SYSTEM-level access to WSUS hosts and deliver the ShadowPad backdoor, using native Windows tools and simple staging techniques that make detection and containment...
  3. Understanding and Preventing the FileFix Attack: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat

    Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at a dizzying pace, and one of the latest techniques making headlines is the FileFix attack. This sophisticated method leverages the Windows clipboard, a seemingly innocuous and everyday feature, to bypass traditional malware defenses and exploit...
  4. Protecting Data from Legitimate Database Tools in Modern Cyberattacks

    In an era where data breaches have become an ever-present risk for organizations, cybersecurity experts are witnessing a noteworthy shift in the methods used by threat actors to steal sensitive information. Instead of relying solely on traditional malware, attackers are increasingly leveraging...
  5. Evolving Hacktivist Tactics: The Latest Threats to Windows Security in 2024

    The cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve at a relentless pace, with hacktivist groups exhibiting ever-greater skills in stealth, lateral movement, and persistence. In September 2024, a series of coordinated attacks targeted Russian companies, exposing not just technical overlap between two...