Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu

Microsoft has identified a critical bug in Windows 11 24H2 that causes system components like File Explorer and Start Menu to crash after recent cumulative updates since July 2025. Microsoft is working on a fix, but temporary workarounds involve manually registering XAML packages; affected environments include non-persistent virtual desktops. #Windows11 #XAMLPackages

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ShadowPad Malware Actively Exploits WSUS Vulnerability for Full System Access

A newly exploited security flaw in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been used by threat actors to deploy ShadowPad malware, a sophisticated backdoor associated with Chinese hacking groups. The vulnerability CVE-2025-59287 enables remote code execution, allowing attackers to gain system privileges and establish persistent access. #CVE2025-59287 #ShadowPad #WSUS #ChineseEspionage…

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CrowdStrike Terminates ‘Suspicious Insider’ Linked to Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters

CrowdStrike terminated a suspicious insider who shared internal screenshots externally, which were then posted by the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking group. The incident underscores the importance of insider threat detection and continuous monitoring for high-value enterprise systems. #ScatteredLapsus$Hunters #CrowdStrike #InsiderThreats…

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China’s APT24 Launches Stealth BADAUDIO Malware, Hitting 1,000+ Domains via Taiwanese Supply Chain Hack

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by APT24, primarily targeting organizations in Taiwan through the BADAUDIO downloader. The campaign spans over three years and involves complex delivery methods including web compromises, supply chain attacks, and spear-phishing, demonstrating high-level technical obfuscation and strategic planning. #APT24 #BADAUDIO…

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Threat Research | Weekly Recap [23 Nov 2025]

Cybersecurity Threat Research ‘Weekly’ Recap highlights a broad spectrum of activity, from APT and state-backed espionage campaigns to email, banking malware, ransomware, phishing, and supply-chain abuse, along with updates on detection and defensive tooling. Key actors and families mentioned include APT35, APT24, ToddyCat, MuddyWater, UNC1549, Curly COMrades, Kimsuky, NotDoor, WaterSaci, Astaroth, Eternidade, Sarcoma, Lynx, Akira, The Gentlemen, Tycoon2FA, Tsundere, PlushDaemon, NKNShell, TamperedChef, and related C2 and advancement trends.
#APT35 #APT24 #ToddyCat #MuddyWater #UNC1549 #CurlyCOMrades #Kimsuky #NotDoor #WaterSaci #Astaroth #Eternidade #Sarcoma #Lynx #Akira #TheGentlemen #Tycoon2FA #Tsundere #PlushDaemon #NKNShell #TamperedChef

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Enterprise password security and secrets management with Passwork 7

Passwork 7 introduces a comprehensive credentials management platform that integrates both password and secret management within a single, secure, self-hosted system. It features flexible vault structures, granular RBAC controls, extensive automation options, and a zero-knowledge architecture, catering to the complex needs of enterprise organizations. #Passwork7 #SecretsManagement #EnterprisePasswordManager

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Cybersecurity News | Daily Recap [22 Nov 2025]

Daily Recap, Active exploitation of a critical Oracle Identity Manager RCE and a CVSS 10 Grafana SCIM flaw prompts urgent advisories, while a new Matrix Push C2 campaign uses browser notifications for cross-platform phishing and an Android Spy variant exfiltrates audio and encrypted messages. Patches from Nvidia and Microsoft fix gaming issues and the Windows 11 hotpatch install loop, Google adds AirDrop compatibility to Android Quick Share, and investigations cover Scattered Spider, insider activity at CrowdStrike, the SolarWinds dismissal, GridEx VIII, FCC rollback, APT31 hacks, and Flock Safety surveillance. #OracleOIM #GrafanaSCIM #MatrixPush #AndroidSpy #NVIDIA #Windows11 #QuickShare #GridExVIII #APT31 #FlockSafety #ScatteredSpider #CrowdStrikeInsider #SolarWinds #Oklahoma #Massachusetts #WhatsAppNSO #CISA

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Piecing Together the Puzzle: A Qilin Ransomware Investigation

This article details how Huntress analysts investigated a Qilin ransomware incident using limited post-attack data sources, emphasizing the importance of correlating multiple clues to understand the attack. It highlights the challenges of delayed agent deployment and the value of cross-referencing logs, threat intelligence, and endpoint artifacts. #QilinRansomware #HuntressLabs

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China-Linked APT31 Launches Stealthy Cyberattacks on Russian IT Using Cloud Services

APT31, a China-linked cyber espionage group, has targeted Russian IT companies using cloud services and stealthy techniques from 2024 to 2025. Their operations involve sophisticated toolsets, social media command channels, and data exfiltration, posing serious threats to government, financial, and tech sectors. #APT31 #CloudServices…

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