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In a startling revelation that has sent ripples through the tech community, researchers at Oasis Security have discovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Azure's multifactor authentication (MFA) system that allowed them to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, including sensitive data...

In an alarming twist to cybercrime, criminals are now leveraging the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal to send sextortion emails, a tactic that is bypassing the usual spam filters thanks to the legitimacy of the Microsoft accounts involved. This issue, which surfaced on November 18, 2024, has raised...

In a troubling twist on cybersecurity, the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal has recently been exploited by scammers to send sextortion emails, effectively bypassing traditional email security measures. This alarming development not only raises concerns about the integrity of trusted communication...

On July 25, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published detailed information concerning a significant security vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-39379, poses a risk of remote code execution, potentially allowing hackers...

CVE-2024-38197: Microsoft Teams for iOS Spoofing Vulnerability Overview On August 13, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a new security vulnerability affecting its Teams application for iOS. Identified as CVE-2024-38197, this vulnerability poses a significant risk for users of the popular communication...

In a landscape of continuous advancement in artificial intelligence, Microsoft recently announced a new rollout for its controversial Windows Recall feature. The tool, previously showcased at the Build 2024 conference, was initially criticized for potential privacy violations but is now poised...

In a recent announcement, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a stark warning to users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 regarding serious security vulnerabilities. These weaknesses have the potential to enable attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems...

In recent news, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical advisory concerning multiple vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft's widely-used Windows operating systems, specifically targeting versions 10, 11, and Windows Server. These findings underscore the...

In a significant advisory for Windows users, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the national cybersecurity agency, has issued a warning regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting various versions of Microsoft Windows, particularly Windows 10 and Windows 11. These...

In a troubling revelation, a significant security oversight within Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen has been exposed, enabling attackers to launch applications without encountering security warnings. This design flaw has reportedly been under exploitation since at least 2018. Overview...

Introduction Recent reports indicate a significant warning for Windows users. Approximately 70% of all Windows users are now at risk due to a combination of factors involving Microsoft’s updates, particularly around Windows 10 and the transition to Windows 11. Cybersecurity expert Zak, who has...

I am using Windows 10 Home Edition on a Lenovo laptop. Today, my Epson printer would not connect to my laptop via wi-fi, and after trying a lot of things (updating the printer drivers, turning the computer and printer off and back on, updating printer firmware, etc.), I gave up trying to fix it...

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Hi All, Believe my wife installed keylogger/keystroker software on my PC. Whats worst is I believe this has been happening for over 7 years since well before we are married. Invasion of privacy, call it what you will. What would be the best way to detect if any is installed? I am willing to...

Original release date: December 01, 2016 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview “Avalanche” refers to a large global network hosting infrastructure used by cyber criminals to conduct phishing and malware distribution campaigns and money mule schemes. The United States Department of...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker successfully convinces a user of an affected system to visit a...

I was lagging, my pc... whenever I typed something, it wouldn't do anything and then after 5 seconds would start typing what I typed 5 seconds ago... I restarted my pc, it was good for 1 min and then it got worse then before. I restarted it once again, and went to get something to eat (I didn't...

Today we released security updates to provide protections against malicious attackers. As a best practice, we encourage customers to apply security updates as soon as they are released. More information about this month’s security updates and Link Removed can be found in the Security TechNet...

Today, we’re sharing more on security in Windows 10. Windows 10 has more built-in security protections to help safeguard you against viruses, phishing, and malware, it’s the most secure Windows ever. New features are now delivered through automatic updates, helping you to stay current and your...

I recently read an article raising questioning about how secure MSE will be once Windows 8 releases. It seems like that will make MSE a big target for hackers. Will MS be able to keep a head of them? Are there any sites comparing AV programs that a regular user can use to compare? Something...