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New attack uses MSC files and Windows XSS flaw to breach networks

A novel command execution technique dubbed 'GrimResource' uses specially crafted MSC (Microsoft Saved Console) and an unpatched Windows XSS flaw to perform code execution via the Microsoft Management Console.
- Bill Toulas
- June 24, 2024
- 03:03 PM
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Microsoft Photos update brings requested features to Windows 11

Microsoft's updated Photos app is now available for Windows 11 in the Windows Insider Program, bringing requested interface changes and better image quality.
- Mayank Parmar
- June 23, 2024
- 03:03 PM
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CISA warns of Windows bug exploited in ransomware attacks

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a high-severity Windows vulnerability abused in ransomware attacks as a zero-day to its catalog of actively exploited security bugs.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 14, 2024
- 12:39 PM
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Microsoft removes Copilot app ‘incorrectly’ added on Windows PCs

Microsoft says it removed a Copilot app that was "incorrectly" added to Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems in April due to buggy Microsoft Edge updates.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 14, 2024
- 11:15 AM
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Phishing emails abuse Windows search protocol to push malicious scripts

A new phishing campaign uses HTML attachments that abuse the Windows search protocol (search-ms URI) to push batch files hosted on remote servers that deliver malware.
- Bill Toulas
- June 12, 2024
- 06:30 PM
- 1
Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN

Microsoft has announced that the DirectAccess remote access solution is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, recommending companies migrate to the 'Always On VPN' for enhanced security and continued support.
- Bill Toulas
- June 12, 2024
- 11:05 AM
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Windows 11 KB5039212 update released with 37 changes, fixes

Microsoft is rolling out the KB5039212 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H3 with thirty-seven improvements and changes, including better drag-and-drop support in the File Explorer address bar.
- Mayank Parmar
- June 11, 2024
- 02:06 PM
- 1
Microsoft June 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 51 flaws, 18 RCEs

Today is Microsoft's June 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 51 flaws, eighteen remote code execution flaws, and one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 11, 2024
- 01:31 PM
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PHP fixes critical RCE flaw impacting all versions for Windows

A new PHP for Windows remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been disclosed, impacting all releases since version 5.x, potentially impacting a massive number of servers worldwide.
- Bill Toulas
- June 07, 2024
- 10:32 AM
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Google Chrome reduced cookie requests to improve performance

Google shared details on a recently introduced Chrome feature that changes how cookies are requested, with early tests showing increased performance across all platforms.
- Mayank Parmar
- June 05, 2024
- 06:20 PM
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Microsoft announces first Windows 10 Beta build since 2021

Microsoft has reopened the Windows 10 beta channel and is asking Insiders to join or switch to receive a new beta build in the coming weeks.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 04, 2024
- 03:26 PM
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Microsoft deprecates Windows NTLM authentication protocol

Microsoft has officially deprecated NTLM authentication on Windows and Windows servers, stating that developers should transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication to prevent problems in the future.
- Bill Toulas
- June 04, 2024
- 11:38 AM
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- May 30, 2024
- 07:12 AM
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Cybercriminals pose as "helpful" Stack Overflow users to push malware

Cybercriminals are abusing Stack Overflow in an interesting approach to spreading malware—answering users' questions by promoting a malicious PyPi package that installs Windows information-stealing malware.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 29, 2024
- 07:22 PM
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Microsoft: Windows 24H2 will remove Cortana and WordPad apps

Microsoft says the Cortana, Tips, and WordPad applications will be automatically removed on systems upgraded to the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 release.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 24, 2024
- 02:58 PM
- 4
New ShrinkLocker ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt your files

A new ransomware strain called ShrinkLocker creates a new boot partition to encrypt corporate systems using Windows BitLocker.
- Ionut Ilascu
- May 24, 2024
- 10:59 AM
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Microsoft to start killing off VBScript in second half of 2024

Microsoft announced today that it will start deprecating VBScript in the second half of 2024 by making it an on-demand feature until it's completely removed.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 22, 2024
- 02:34 PM
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Microsoft: Windows Server 2019 updates fail with 0x800f0982 errors

Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue causing this month's KB5037765 security update for Windows Server 2019 to fail to install with 0x800f0982 errors.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 16, 2024
- 10:25 AM
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- May 15, 2024
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