Category Archives: rootkits

Is this instantaneous disappearing firewall window pop-up query about process mediasharingd a security issue? Possible rootkit attempt?

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Is this a security issue to be really concerned about? A rootkit?
Query window pops out and instantly disappears ("as if it was clicked in", but that’s not possible, because it’s in a flash) on Desktop after booting asking for al… Continue reading Is this instantaneous disappearing firewall window pop-up query about process mediasharingd a security issue? Possible rootkit attempt?→

Microsoft patches four exploited zero-days, but lags with fixes for a fifth (CVE-2023-36884)

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For July 2023 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has delivered 130 patches; among them are four for vulnerabilites actively exploited by attackers, but no patch for CVE-2023-36884, an Office and Windows HTML RCE vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks aimed … Continue reading Microsoft patches four exploited zero-days, but lags with fixes for a fifth (CVE-2023-36884)→

IT threat evolution Q3 2022

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Recent APT campaigns, a sophisticated UEFI rootkit, new ransomware for Windows, Linux and ESXi, attacks on foreign and crypto-currency exchanges, and malicious packages in online code repositories. Continue reading IT threat evolution Q3 2022→

windows update or search bar version reverts to older date a few minutes after windows loads [migrated]

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Windows 10 starts seemingly normally. While the OS is loading, on occasions where the pc loads slower, I can see what I believe is an update version in the search bar (next to the windows key – see pic)
At first, it is what seems to be a c… Continue reading windows update or search bar version reverts to older date a few minutes after windows loads [migrated]→

Is Magisk the only way to root Samsungs smartphones with modern android versions like android 11, android 12 and android 13? [migrated]

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From what I can find about rooting on the web, everywhere Magisk is talked about. Is Magisk the only way to root modern android phones with the newest android versions like 11,12 and 13? Are there any other rooting methods other than Magis… Continue reading Is Magisk the only way to root Samsungs smartphones with modern android versions like android 11, android 12 and android 13? [migrated]→