PoC Exploit For Unpatched Windows 10 Zero-Day Flaw Published Online

An anonymous hacker with an online alias “SandboxEscaper” today released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a new zero-day vulnerability affecting Windows 10 operating system—that’s his/her 5th publicly disclosed Windows zero-day exploit [1, 2, 3]… Continue reading PoC Exploit For Unpatched Windows 10 Zero-Day Flaw Published Online

Microsoft Windows 10 will get a full built-in Linux Kernel for WSL 2

Yes, you heard me right.

Microsoft is taking another step forward to show its love for Linux and open source community by shipping a full Linux kernel in Windows 10 this summer.

No, that doesn’t mean Microsoft is making its Windows 10 a Linux distro,… Continue reading Microsoft Windows 10 will get a full built-in Linux Kernel for WSL 2

Commando VM — Turn Your Windows Computer Into A Hacking Machine

FireEye today released Commando VM, which according to the company, is a “first of its kind Windows-based security distribution for penetration testing and red teaming.”

When it comes to the best-operating systems for hackers, Kali Linux is always the… Continue reading Commando VM — Turn Your Windows Computer Into A Hacking Machine

Reminder: Microsoft to end support for Windows 7 in 1-year from today

A new reminder for those who are still holding on to the Windows 7 operating system—you have one year left until Microsoft ends support for its 9-year-old operating system.

So it’s time for you to upgrade your OS and say goodbye to Windows 7, as its f… Continue reading Reminder: Microsoft to end support for Windows 7 in 1-year from today

Windows 10 Bug Let UWP Apps Access All Files Without Users’ Consent

Microsoft silently patched a bug in its Windows 10 operating system with the October 2018 update (version 1809) that allowed Microsoft Store apps with extensive file system permission to access all files on users’ computers without their consent.

With… Continue reading Windows 10 Bug Let UWP Apps Access All Files Without Users’ Consent

Hacker Discloses Unpatched Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability (With PoC)

A security researcher has publicly disclosed the details of a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft’s Windows operating system that could help a local user or malicious program obtain system privileges on the targeted machine.

And… Continue reading Hacker Discloses Unpatched Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability (With PoC)

CredSSP Flaw in Remote Desktop Protocol Affects All Versions of Windows

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Credential Security Support Provider protocol (CredSSP) that affects all versions of Windows to date and could allow remote attackers to exploit RDP and WinRM to steal data and run malicious code.

CredSS… Continue reading CredSSP Flaw in Remote Desktop Protocol Affects All Versions of Windows

Windows 10 Will Now Let You Reset Forgotten Password Directly From the Lock Screen

Microsoft is making every effort to make its Windows 10 Fall Creators Update bigger than ever before by beefing up its security practices and hardening it against hackers and cyber attacks in its next release.

Microsoft is finally adding one of the mu… Continue reading Windows 10 Will Now Let You Reset Forgotten Password Directly From the Lock Screen

New GhostHook Attack Bypasses Windows 10 PatchGuard Protections

Vulnerabilities discovered in Microsoft PatchGuard kernel protection could allow hackers to plant rootkits on computers running the company’s latest and secure operating system, Windows 10.

Researchers at CyberArk Labs have developed a new attack tech… Continue reading New GhostHook Attack Bypasses Windows 10 PatchGuard Protections