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The cybersecurity landscape has once again been rattled by a sophisticated attack campaign, this time orchestrated by the threat group known as MirrorFace. By exploiting inherent design gaps in a trusted Windows feature and leveraging a familiar developer environment, the attackers have...

Phantom Goblin: A New Wave of Stealer Malware Leveraging Social Engineering Tactics Cybersecurity researchers from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have recently uncovered a sophisticated malware operation dubbed Phantom Goblin. This threat campaign harnesses deceptive social...

Massive Malvertising Campaign Exposes GitHub-Hosted Malware In early December 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence uncovered a large-scale malvertising campaign that has left nearly one million devices exposed to sophisticated information stealers. This unique and multi-stage attack, which...

Windows users, take note: a once-popular open source tool for cleaning out Windows 11 bloatware has been unmasked—not as a harmless utility, but as a carrier of malware. If you have used the Talon program to eliminate unwanted pre-installed software, your system may be compromised. In this...

A recent Forbes report by Zak Doffman has sounded an urgent alarm for Microsoft Windows users. A new wave of cyberattacks is exploiting fake browser update alerts to infiltrate systems and install dangerous malware. In this article, we break down the mechanics behind this scam, explain its...

Windows users, brace yourselves—cybersecurity threats have taken on a particularly sneaky new form. A freshly unearthed variant of the Snake Keylogger malware is making its rounds, primarily targeting systems in Asia and Europe. Leveraging an AutoIt-compiled payload to mask its true intentions...

A fresh cybersecurity challenge is emerging for organizations worldwide—a sophisticated malware family that uses Microsoft Outlook as a key communication channel to steal data. In a report detailed by CSO Online, researchers from Elastic Security have uncovered an attack that leverages...

A sophisticated new malware variant, dubbed FinalDraft, has recently been discovered abusing Outlook’s email draft feature to conceal its command-and-control (C2) communications. This inventive approach highlights both the cunning nature of modern cyber threats and the challenges defenders face...

Cybercriminals never sleep, and as the cybersecurity landscape evolves, so do their methods. They've upped their game yet again by infiltrating some of the world’s most reputable cloud service providers—specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure—for what researchers are now...

Ah, Windows updates—you never know what’s brewing under the hood. On one hand, they promise snazzy new features and improved speed; on the other, they inadvertently create a playground for hackers and malware developers to sharpen their craft. And with the release of Windows 11’s 24H2 update...

Have you ever stumbled across the dreaded "usp10.dll is not designed to run on Windows" pop-up while trying to launch a program? It’s one of those cryptic errors that can leave both advanced Windows users and novices scratching their heads. Luckily, we’re here to explain everything behind this...

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Windows users, gather round—this guide is all about the lesser-known gem in the Windows Security App: Protection History. You've seen it; perhaps you’ve even glanced over it dismissively. But this feature is like the vault keeper of your system's defense log, silently doing the heavy lifting...

As the year draws to a close, the tech world refuses to rest. Welcome to the December 28 round-up where misbehaving Windows Updates, Google's legal gymnastics, and AI's emerging impact on malware take center stage. Let’s unpack the stories that every tech enthusiast, Windows user, and digital...

In the ever-evolving chess game of cybersecurity versus threat actors, a new, insidious tactic has emerged. This latest exploit weaponizes Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to effectively bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) sensors, leaving organizations vulnerable to highly...

Ah, malware. The digital equivalent of an unwanted guest that not only refuses to leave but also quietly steals all your valuables while dancing on your table. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like Windows PCs are more prone to these infections compared to macOS or Linux, you’re not alone...

It’s a quiet, chilly December morning. You boot up your ASUS laptop, expecting to tackle another day’s workload or binge on your favorite game. Suddenly, you're greeted with half your screen covered in a bright, festive Christmas wreath banner, and a suspicious-looking process called...

If you thought the realm of cyberattacks couldn't possibly come up with yet another clever way to wreak havoc, guess what? The threat actors behind the persistent DarkGate Remote Access Trojan (RAT) are here to prove you wrong! In what seems to be the malware equivalent of a crime-thriller...

In a chilling twist in the realm of cybersecurity, researchers have uncovered a novel phishing campaign that employs corrupted Microsoft Office documents and ZIP archives to slip past traditional email defenses and antivirus software. This cunning tactic exploits existing vulnerabilities in how...

Grab your virtual cup of coffee, Windows enthusiasts, because today’s tale is straight from the digital trenches—where cybercriminals lurk and vulnerabilities are exploited with surgical precision. The subject of our deep dive? SmokeLoader malware, a notorious cyber threat that has resurfaced...