Windows shortcut files targeted by ransomware gang Global Group

When Microsoft patched a vulnerability last summer that allowed threat actors to use Windows’ shortcut (.lnk) files in ...
IEEE

A Whitelist-Based Interception System for Suspicious Executable and Script Files in Windows

Abstract: Modern computing environments increasingly suffer from security threats that exploit vulnerabilities in executable programs and script files. Traditional antivirus solutions relying on ...
Dark Reading

Attackers Use Windows Screensavers to Drop Malware, RMM Tools

By tapping the unusual .scr file type, attackers leverage "executables that don't always receive executable-level controls," ...
The Hacker News

DEAD#VAX Malware Campaign Deploys AsyncRAT via IPFS-Hosted VHD Phishing Files

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

Lawmakers’ Push for Epstein Files Access Is Dealt Legal Setback

A federal judge denied a request for an independent monitor, saying he did not have the authority to supervise the Justice Department’s release of the documents. By Benjamin Weiser A federal judge on ...
Analytics Insight

How to Share Files Securely With OneDrive Links and Access Controls

Learn How to Share OneDrive Files Safely Using Passwords, Expiration Dates, and Access Controls: Are Your Links Truly Secure? Always go for ‘People you choose ...