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Users can continue receiving important security updates for Windows 10 by enrolling in the ESU program.
The post Windows 10 Still on Over 40% of Devices as It Reaches End of Support appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Microsoft has successfully addressed one of Windows 11’s most frustrating issues with its latest preview builds, finally fixing the notorious “update and shut down” glitch that has plagued users since the operating system’s 2021…
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s cloud communication can be abused to bypass authentication, intercept commands, and spoof results, allowing attackers to derail incident response and mislead analysts. Recent research shows that multiple backend endpoi…
I cracked a Kerberos TGS for Alfred (password: basketballl), used BloodHound-guided enumeration and account takeover to obtain John’s machine credentials and retrieved the user flag (type user.txt); then I abused a misconfigured certificate template (ESC15) with Certipy to request an Administrator certificate, obtained a TGT (administrator.ccache), extracted the Administrator NT hash and used it to access the DC and read the root flag (type root.txt).
#HackTheBox #RedTeam #ActiveDirectory #Kerberos #CertAuth #BloodHound #OffensiveSecurity #Infosec #PrivilegeEscalation
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Security researchers have identified a new, active campaign of the Stealit malware that uses an experimental Node.js feature to infect Windows systems. According to a report from FortiGuard Labs, threat actors are leveraging Node.js’s Single Exec…
FortiGuard Labs reveals Chaos-C++, a new Chaos ransomware variant that deletes files over 1.3 GB instead of encrypting them and uses clipboard hijacking to steal cryptocurrency.
Researchers warn of Shuyal Stealer, malware that gathers browser logins, system details, and Discord tokens, then erases evidence via Telegram.
Survey shows one in four users intend to keep using system as it is phased out, despite increased virus and malware riskAbout 5 million British computer users risk becoming vulnerable to cyber-attacks and scams after Microsoft next week stops updating …
I recently completed the “Certificate” challenge on Hack The Box: after extracting and cracking a captured authentication hash I gained access to a user account (lion.sk) and retrieved the user flag, then progressed to full system compromise by responsibly exploiting weak certificate‑based authentication controls—obtaining and converting certificate material into elevated credentials to capture the root flag. The exercise reinforced how misconfigurations in certificate services and poor time synchronization can create powerful escalation paths, and highlighted the importance of least‑privilege, strict enrollment policies, and monitoring certificate issuance. Great hands‑on reminder that defensive hygiene around PKI and identity services matters.
#CyberSecurity #HTB #Infosec #ADCS #Certificates #PrivilegeEscalation #RedTeam #Pentesting
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Key TakeawaysCombine a Standard User account, Microsoft Family Safety, UAC Always Notify, and Group Policy or AppLocker rules to effectively restrict kids from installing softwares in Windows 11 from all possible sources including Downloads, USB drives…