Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
The Hacker News

DEAD#VAX Malware Campaign Deploys AsyncRAT via IPFS-Hosted VHD Phishing Files

DEAD#VAX campaign delivers AsyncRAT via IPFS-hosted VHD phishing files, using fileless memory injection and obfuscated scripts to evade detection.

Russia-linked APT28 attackers already abusing new Microsoft Office zero-day

Ukraine’s CERT says the bug went from disclosure to active exploitation in days Russia-linked attackers are already ...
LinuxInsider

Weaponized Python and Linux Malware Target Executives and Cloud Systems

Two malware campaigns weaponize open-source software to target executives and cloud systems, combining social engineering with fileless and kernel-level attack techniques.
Infosecurity Magazine

Fancy Bear Exploits Microsoft Office Flaw in Ukraine, EU Cyber-Attacks

Russia-linked hacking group Fancy Bear is exploiting a brand-new vulnerability in Microsoft Office, CERT-UA says ...
Technobezz on MSN

Chinese hackers backdoored Notepad++ for six months targeting specific users

Chinese hackers compromised Notepad++ updates for six months, deploying a backdoor to selectively target users in government ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs

Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday updates. The first issue impacts ...
Forbes

Microsoft Confirms Emergency Updates For Most Windows PCs

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Update your PC now. Microsoft has rushed out multiple emergency fixes after January’s Patch ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 25H2 vs Windows 10: Which is Faster for Gaming?

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...
Forbes

Microsoft Warns Millions Of PC Owners—Remove Windows Update

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Windows update is now causing "havoc." Microsoft’s “nightmare” January update continues to ...
The Verge

Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users faster than Windows 10

Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update

Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update Your email has been sent Microsoft’s own fixes have become its biggest problem, forcing the company to issue a second ...