Tag: Windows Defender

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Hackers exploit Windows Defender zero-day for DarkMe malware

Hackers exploit Windows Defender zero-day for DarkMe malware

A zero-day vulnerability in Windows Defender SmartScreen was recently exploited to spread the DarkMe malware. Microsoft has since released a patch to fix this exploit. The zero-day, designated CVE-2024-21412, enabled the Water Hydra and DarkCasino hacker gang to spread the DarkMe remote access t... Read more

date1 month ago
North Korean hackers are now targeting security researchers

North Korean hackers are now targeting security researchers

Google's Threat Analysis Group warned on Monday that North Korean threat groups have been targeting security researchers who work on vulnerability research and development in various organizations and companies. The campaign involves threat actors who established a research blog and even created... Read more

date3 years ago
Microsoft fixes Defender’s zero-day vulnerability on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft fixes Defender’s zero-day vulnerability on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft’s latest monthly security patches came out on Patch Tuesday, with the fix for Defender’s zero-day included. January's updates patch a total of 83 vulnerabilities, spread out over a wide range of Microsoft's products. They include cloud-based offerings, the Windows OS, Enterprise Serve... Read more

date3 years ago
Hackers are using old techniques with a twist to great effect

Hackers are using old techniques with a twist to great effect

Being a cybercriminal means being creative and coming up with new ways to breach a network. Usually, some innovation allows the breach of a system. However, while some of the actors out there are working on new ways to get into networks, others use time-tested methods.  In a new report by K... Read more

date3 years ago
Microsoft announces Defender for Linux, Android and iOS to follow

Microsoft announces Defender for Linux, Android and iOS to follow

Not only versions of Microsoft Windows have security tools, including Threat Protection, Insider Risk Management and Defender, also Linux has the possibility to install this security as of this week. Microsoft is also planning to roll out the tools for iOS and Android later this year. The arriva... Read more

date4 years ago
Microsoft test sandbox for Windows Defender

Microsoft test sandbox for Windows Defender

Microsoft adds an important update to Windows Defender in the form of a sandbox mode. This is currently being tested in certain Insider-builds. The sandbox mode significantly increases the security of Windows Defender. Microsoft decided to implement the feature after security researchers found vulne... Read more

date5 years ago