A newly released proof-of-concept exploit called RedSun is raising serious concerns around Microsoft Defender security. The exploit allows attackers to gain full SYSTEM-level access even on fully ...

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PCWorld reports on the ‘BlueHammer’ zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially take over Windows computers through privilege escalation. A frustrated security researcher published the ...

Drift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker. Drift Protocol, a Solana-based decentralized ...

Add Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers and experts are poring over Drift’s design, questioning whether certain design features or procedures could’ve ...

One of the kernel exploits in the recently discovered iOS exploit kit Coruna is an updated version of an exploit used in Operation Triangulation over three years ago, Kaspersky reports. In mid-2023, ...

iPhone users should be on alert: DarkSword spyware has been posted in the wild. Credit: Cheng Xin/Getty Images DarkSword, the web-based hacker tool that can be used to steal data from millions of ...

The exploit, revealed last week by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, is now publicly available on GitHub, increasing the urgency for older iPhones and iPads to run the latest available iOS and ...

Last week, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a hacking campaign targeting iPhone users that used an advanced hacking tool called DarkSword. Now someone has leaked a newer version of DarkSword and ...

Security researchers at Google, iVerify, and Lookout have jointly revealed the discovery of a sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit called DarkSword, which multiple threat actors are using to ...

Office Scripts in Excel offer a structured way to automate repetitive tasks, making it easier to manage large datasets or streamline workflows. Built into the “Automate” tab of Excel’s ribbon, this ...

The big picture: A cybercriminal is reportedly selling a Windows zero-day exploit on the dark web for $220,000. The vulnerability, which targets Windows Remote Desktop Services, could allow an ...