Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a never-before-seen dropper that serves as a conduit to launch next-stage malware with the ultimate goal of infecting Windows systems with information stealers and loaders. “This memory-only dropper decrypts and executes a PowerShell-based downloader,” Google-owned Mandiant said. “This PowerShell-based downloader is being tracked as PEAKLIGHT.” Some of
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On Sept. 10, 2024, Microsoft will host a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit at our Redmond, Washington, headquarters. Microsoft, CrowdStrike and key partners who deliver endpoint security technologies will come together for discussions about improving resiliency and protecting mutual customers’ critical infrastructure. Our objective is to discuss concrete steps we will all take to improve […]
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Local Networks Go Global When Domain Names Collide
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The proliferation of new top-level domains (TLDs) has exacerbated a well-known security weakness: Many organizations set up their internal Microsoft authentication systems years ago using domain names in TLDs that didn’t exist at the time. Meaning, they are continuously sending their Windows usernames and passwords to domain names they do not control and which are […]
The federal police in Argentina (PFA) have arrested a 29-year-old Russian national in Buenos Aires, who is facing money laundering charges related to cryptocurrency proceeds of the notorious North Korean hackers’ Lazarus Group.’ […]
iOS 18 will let EU users delete default apps like the App Store due to EU’s Digital Market Act (DMA) regulations. The post iOS 18 letting you remove default apps from iPhones is undeniable domino effect appeared first on MSPoweruser.
Written by CSA’s High Performance Computing Working Group. High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems are pivotal in driving scientific research and innovation, offering computational power that exceeds conventional computing architectures. However, the complexity and scale of these systems introduces unique security challenges that must be addressed to protect sensitive data and maintain research integrity. As HPC environments […]
A developer that researchers now track as Greasy Opal, operating as a seemingly legitimate business, has been fueling the cybercrime-as-a-service industry with a tool that bypasses account security solutions and allows bot-led CAPTCHA solving at scale. […]
Microsoft has a weird habit of Copilot rebranding. Before it was Copilot, we had the Bing AI Chat for the popular search engine and Edge. The post Sick of Microsoft’s habit of Copilot rebranding? So do we appeared first on MSPoweruser.
I decided to put Vivaldi vs Opera head-to-head, to see which of the two is the best in 2024. According to the browser usage statistics, both options are gaining popularity, and for good reason. Read on as I explore their top features, compare performance, ease of use, and more. Vivaldi vs Opera – Features As […]
Let’s be honest. The world of cybersecurity feels like a constant war zone. You’re bombarded by threats, scrambling to keep up with patches, and drowning in an endless flood of alerts. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? But what if there was a better way? Imagine having every essential cybersecurity tool at your fingertips, all within a […]