December’s Patch Tuesday has arrived, bringing a slew of updates from Microsoft aimed at addressing vulnerabilities across various platforms. This month, Microsoft released 74 updates, targeting Windows, Office, and Edge, but notably excluding Microsoft Exchange Server and SQL Server. Among these updates, a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) affecting Windows desktops demands immediate attention. Let’s delve into the key updates and
The rapidly advancing world of technology continually faces new challenges, and one of the most critical of these is ensuring the security of software systems. Recently, a significant vulnerability was discovered in Windows 11, allowing attackers to gain elevated system privileges through an integer overflow vulnerability in the ksthunk.sys driver. This flaw was unveiled during the TyphoonPWN 2024 event, shedding
In a significant push to strengthen the resilience and security of its operating systems, Microsoft is set to roll out a series of advanced security features for Windows by 2025. These updates aim to address critical user and application privileges, enhance recovery mechanisms from system crashes, and fortify overall system defenses. The upcoming enhancements cover a broad spectrum of improvements,
For those frustrated with an abundance of unnecessary components slowing down their computers, Tiny11 offers a potentially perfect solution for anyone looking for a minimalistic and efficient Windows 11 experience. This utility, developed by NTDEV, has recently been updated to support the latest Windows 11 24H2 edition. By focusing on removing bloatware, Tiny11 allows users to install a streamlined version
In a sophisticated cyber attack campaign dubbed CRON#TRAP, cybercriminals are targeting Windows machines using weaponized Linux virtual machines to bypass traditional defenses. The threat begins with a cleverly disguised phishing email containing a malicious shortcut (‘.lnk’) file masked as a "OneAmerica Survey." When the user executes this file, it deploys a substantial 285MB package that includes a legitimate virtualization tool,
A newly uncovered vulnerability in Windows Themes has the potential to expose NTLM credentials to attackers, putting numerous Windows users at risk. Despite Microsoft issuing a patch for the CVE-2024-38030 vulnerability, which aimed to address the Windows Themes spoofing issue initially reported by Tomer Peled of Akamai, the flaw remains largely unmitigated across several Windows platforms. Further research conducted by
Recent revelations have unveiled critical security flaws in Realtek’s SD card reader driver, RtsPer.sys, which affect numerous laptops from major manufacturers such as Dell, Lenovo, HP, and MSI. These vulnerabilities, some of which have remained undisclosed for years, pose serious risks to users by potentially allowing attackers to leak kernel memory, write to arbitrary kernel addresses, and access physical memory
A new attack technique could be used to bypass Microsoft’s Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE) on fully patched Windows systems, leading to operating system (OS) downgrade attacks. “This bypass allows loading unsigned kernel drivers, enabling attackers to deploy custom rootkits that can neutralize security controls, hide processes and network activity, maintain stealth, and much more,” SafeBreach researcher Alon Leviev said in
NVIDIA has issued a critical security update for its GPU Display Driver, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that pose significant risks such as remote code execution, privilege escalation, and data tampering on Windows and Linux systems. The driver facilitates essential communication between the operating system and NVIDIA graphics cards, enabling complex graphical tasks. Regular updates are thus pivotal for maintaining optimal performance
As Microsoft sets October 14, 2025, as the deadline for ending free update support for Windows 10, users face the need to plan ahead or risk significant security vulnerabilities. This impending event marks the culmination of a decade-long support period for an operating system that has garnered widespread popularity since its inception. Even as we approach this significant milestone, Windows
As Microsoft gears up to end the service for Windows 11, version 22H2, the necessity for users to upgrade to the latest version, Windows 11 24H2, becomes increasingly urgent. This change marks a significant transition point as the company ceases support for several editions of Windows 11, including Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro Workstations, and SE, as well as Windows
Introducing a new dimension to aesthetic and usability improvements, the third-party tool Rebound 11 emerges as a game-changer for Windows 11 users who seek an enhanced experience without compromising system integrity. Crafted by Ivirius, Rebound 11 addresses the gaps that users have encountered in Microsoft’s latest operating system, setting itself apart from similar tools by avoiding alterations to essential system
