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A convincing (but fake) “Windows Update” screen can be the perfect lure for tricking users into infecting their computers with malware. Add a multi-stage delivery chain with some offbeat techniques, and infostealer operators have everything…
Key TakeawaysBloatware on Windows 11 devices can slow down performance by consuming RAM, reducing battery life, and utilizing system resources.To debloat Windows 11, users can uninstall bloatware directly from Settings or use the Debloator tool to remo…
Without proper security controls, AI agents could perform malicious actions, such as data exfiltration and malware installation.
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Key TakeawaysMoUSO Core Worker Process (mousocoreworker.exe) is a Windows process that manages update sessions and protects the system from malware while downloading updates.It may cause high CPU and RAM usage due to pending updates, errors in update s…
A critical security flaw (CVE-2025-11001) in 7-Zip has a public exploit. Learn why this high-risk vulnerability is dangerous and how to manually update to version 25.01 now.
Compromising the Mirage domain started with a simple clue hidden in an exposed NFS share. Inside a PDF report was a missing DNS record—just enough to pivot. By hijacking the DNS entry, I intercepted NATS JetStream traffic and captured real authentication logs, including valid credentials. After fixing the system time and obtaining a Kerberos TGT, I gained my first foothold on the domain controller and captured the user flag.
From there, the path to domain dominance unfolded through Active Directory weaknesses. An SPN ticket leak led to a cracked password, which opened the door to BloodHound reconnaissance and more credentials. I reset a disabled user’s password, extracted a service account’s managed password, and used Certipy to transform certificate abuse into full machine-level impersonation. With Resource-Based Constrained Delegation enabled, I forged Kerberos tickets, dumped every domain hash, and finally authenticated as Administrator—securing the root flag.
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Microsoft has announced a significant Windows 11 update that will prevent the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and other system error messages from appearing on public-facing screens. The new feature, called Digital Signage mode, addresses a critical busine…
Security researchers have identified a dangerous flaw in the Windows Graphics Component that enables attackers to seize complete control of computers using nothing more than a crafted image file. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-50165, represents…
NHS England Digital, the technology arm of the publicly-funded health service for England, has issued a warning about a 7-Zip vulnerability (CVE-2025-11001) being exploited by attackers. “Active exploitation of CVE-2025-11001 has been observed in…
Key TakeawaysTo find stored passwords on Windows 10 or 11, users can use built-in tools, such as Credential Manager and network settings, which help retrieve Wi-Fi, application, and web passwords safely. These passwords are stored securely and encrypte…