Chinese hackers use new Linux malware variants for espionage
Hackers are deploying new Linux malware variants in cyberespionage attacks, such as a new PingPull variant and a previously undocumented backdoor tracked as ‘Sword2033.’ PingPull…
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How to enable Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection in Windows 11
Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection is a security feature introduced in Windows 11 22H2 that protects systems from various memory attacks, such as stack buffer overflows.…
New Microsoft 365 outage causes Exchange Online connectivity issues
Microsoft is investigating ongoing Microsoft 365 issues preventing some Exchange Online customers from accessing their mailboxes. “We’ve identified an issue affecting Exchange Online connectivity for…
Windows 10 KB5025297 preview update released with 10 fixes
Microsoft has released the optional KB5025297 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, with eighteen fixes or changes. While this release is primarily a maintenance…
VMware fixes critical zero-day exploit chain used at Pwn2Own
VMware has released security updates to address zero-day vulnerabilities that could be chained to gain code execution systems running unpatched versions of the company’s Workstation…
Windows 11 KB5025305 adds prioritized Windows updates setting
Microsoft has released the optional April 2023 non-security cumulative updates for all editions of Windows 11 22H2 with a new option to prioritize non-security and…
New SLP bug can lead to massive 2,200x DDoS amplification attacks
A new reflective Denial-of-Service (DoS) amplification vulnerability in the Service Location Protocol (SLP) allows threat actors to launch massive denial-of-service attacks with 2,200X amplification. This…
Google Authenticator now backs up your 2FA codes to the cloud
The Google Authenticator app has received a critical update for Android and iOS that allows users to back up their two-factor authentication one-time passwords (OTPs)…
TP-Link Archer WiFi router flaw exploited by Mirai malware
The Mirai malware botnet is actively exploiting a TP-Link Archer A21 (AX1800) WiFi router vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-1389 to incorporate devices into DDoS (distributed denial…
How to backup and restore the Windows Registry
The Windows Registry is a crucial Windows operating system component that stores configuration settings and options. However, if you incorrectly make changes to the Registry,…
How to use the Windows Registry Editor
The Registry Editor is a powerful application that allows you to access and edit the configuration settings of the Windows operating system. The Windows Registry…
VirusTotal now has an AI-powered malware analysis feature
VirusTotal announced on Monday the launch of a new artificial intelligence-based code analysis feature named Code Insight. The new feature is powered by the Google…