Category Archives: Windows Kernel

Microsoft Patches Another Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability

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Microsoft released security updates for its products Dec. 11, fixing 38 vulnerabilities including a privilege escalation flaw in the Windows kernel that has been exploited by cyberespionage groups since October. The zero-day vulnerability, tracked as … Continue reading Microsoft Patches Another Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability→

Huge Flaws Affect Nearly Every Modern Device; Patch Could Hit CPU Performance

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UPDATE: Researchers have finally disclosed complete technical details of two kernel side-channel attacks, Meltdown and Spectre—which affect not only Intel but also systems and devices running AMD, ARM processors—allowing attackers to steal sensitive da… Continue reading Huge Flaws Affect Nearly Every Modern Device; Patch Could Hit CPU Performance→

Unpatched Windows Kernel Bug Could Help Malware Hinder Detection

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A 17-year-old programming error has been discovered in Microsoft’s Windows kernel that could prevent some security software from detecting malware at runtime when loaded into system memory.

The security issue, described by enSilo security researcher O… Continue reading Unpatched Windows Kernel Bug Could Help Malware Hinder Detection→

New GhostHook Attack Bypasses Windows 10 PatchGuard Protections

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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→

Microsoft Says Russian Hackers Using Unpatched Windows Bug Disclosed by Google

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Google’s Threat Analysis Group publically disclosed on Monday a critical zero-day vulnerability in most versions of Windows just 10 days after privately disclosed both zero days to Microsoft and Adobe.

While Adobe rushed an emergency patch for its Fla… Continue reading Microsoft Says Russian Hackers Using Unpatched Windows Bug Disclosed by Google→