malware defense

As the countdown begins toward Windows 10’s End of Life on October 14, 2025, millions of devices face a pivotal crossroads. After this date, Microsoft will discontinue all security updates and technical support for Windows 10, leaving the popular operating system increasingly vulnerable to...

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...

Windows 11 has consistently placed security at the heart of its evolution, constantly introducing new features and mechanisms to protect both everyday users and enterprise environments from a rapidly expanding threat landscape. Buried within the chorus of feature updates slated for the next...

Windows SmartScreen has long served as one of the core layers of defense in Microsoft’s modern security architecture, acting as a vigilant gatekeeper against malicious web content, phishing attempts, and untrusted or suspicious applications. But with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49740, a...

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has long stood as a central pillar in enterprise security, serving as the frontline defense against malware, phishing, and a myriad of sophisticated cyberattacks. However, even the strongest security solutions are not immune from vulnerabilities. In early 2022...

The disclosure of CVE-2022-33637, a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tampering Vulnerability, has reignited timely discussions among IT professionals and security enthusiasts about the integrity of endpoint security in enterprise environments. As Microsoft continues to position Microsoft Defender...

The official Microsoft disclosure for CVE-2025-47964, a spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), states that this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform spoofing attacks via the browser. As is common for recent disclosures, Microsoft does not provide detailed...

A new breed of remote access trojan (RAT) called CyberEYE is sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exemplifying the growing sophistication and accessibility of modern malware. Not only does CyberEYE provide an extensive toolkit for data theft and persistent system compromise...

A new zero-day vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Word, tracked as CVE-2025-47169, which exposes millions of Windows users to the risk of remote code execution through a heap-based buffer overflow. The flaw, already listed by Microsoft in its official Security Update Guide...

The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, with malware creators and defenders locked in a relentless contest of innovation. Nowhere is this battle more apparent than in the dynamic interplay between cutting-edge malware packaging tools and the latest operating...

Rethinking Windows Admin Security: Inside Windows 11's Administrator Protection For decades, Windows administrators have walked a tightrope between productivity and security. Now, with the impending arrival of Administrator Protection in Windows 11, that balance is being recalibrated by...

Windows 11 has moved decisively into a new era of security and privacy, a response to shifting cyber threats and soaring demands for user empowerment. Microsoft’s latest updates, now rolling out as part of public previews and scheduled releases, transform the experience not just for everyday...

Disabling Windows Defender has never been considered a best practice, yet it persists as a fringe pursuit among power users, malware developers, and those who simply want full control over their PC’s security configuration. Recently, a new tool named Defendnot, created by developer and reverse...

In a rapidly shifting cybersecurity landscape, the disclosure of CVE-2025-32707—a newly identified NTFS Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability—demands immediate attention from Windows users, IT professionals, and enterprises. This security flaw, categorized as an “out-of-bounds read” in the...

Windows continues to underpin countless critical infrastructures, enterprise networks, and consumer devices, making its kernel drivers a perennial target for security researchers and adversaries alike. The latest vulnerability in the spotlight, CVE-2025-29829, affects the Windows Trusted Runtime...

Enterprises relying heavily on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) to secure their organizational assets are on high alert following the disclosure of CVE-2025-29968—a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability rooted in improper input validation processes within the AD CS infrastructure...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...

Here is a summary of the CISA alert about Fast Flux as a national security threat: CISA, together with the NSA, FBI, ASD’s ACSC (Australia), CCCS (Canada), and NCSC-NZ (New Zealand), released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory warning about the ongoing threat of fast flux-enabled malicious...

Antivirus software for Windows users has never been more critical—or more complicated. Despite technological advances in built-in Windows security, the evolving threat landscape and the proliferation of add-on features from third-party vendors can make the decision overwhelming. Windows users...

Here’s a summary of the Windows 11 escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-24076) as described: What Happened? A critical security flaw in Windows 11’s “Mobile devices” feature allowed attackers to go from a regular user account to full system administrator rights in about 300 milliseconds. How Did...