Windows security - Tagged - Security Boulevard The Home of the Security Bloggers Network Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:58:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://securityboulevard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/android-chrome-256x256-1-32x32.png Windows security - Tagged - Security Boulevard 32 32 133346385 Microsoft Veeps Ignite Fire Under CrowdStrike https://securityboulevard.com/2024/11/microsoft-ignite-2024-security-crowdstrike-richixbw/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:03:14 +0000 https://securityboulevard.com/?p=2037060 David “dwizzzle” Weston

BSODs begone! Redmond business leaders line up to say what’s new in Windows security.

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]]> 2037060 ShrinkLocker Ransomware Leverages BitLocker for File Encryption https://securityboulevard.com/2024/05/shrinklocker-ransomware-leverages-bitlocker-for-file-encryption/ Fri, 24 May 2024 21:21:35 +0000 https://securityboulevard.com/?p=2019668 ransomware RansomHub LockBit BlackCat/ALPHV

The ransomware resizes system partitions to create a new boot partition, ensuring the encrypted files are loaded during system startup, which locks out the user.

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]]> 2019668 Kubernetes RCE Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/kubernetes-rce-vulnerability-allows-remote-code-execution/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:51 +0000 https://tuxcare.com/?p=16743 Tomer Peled, an Akamai cybersecurity security researcher, recently discovered a Kubernetes RCE vulnerability that allows threat actors to remotely execute code on Windows endpoints. Not only this but the threat actors can have full system privileges while executing the code.  Peled explained how the Kubernetes volumes can be exploited, which can result in a complete […]

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]]> 2012832 Alert: JaskaGo Malware Targets Windows And macOS Systems https://securityboulevard.com/2024/01/alert-jaskago-malware-targets-windows-and-macos-systems/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:58 +0000 https://tuxcare.com/?p=15454 AT&T Alien Labs has recently discovered an information stealer called the JaskaGo malware. Threats arising from the cross-platform malware are highly severe as it can infiltrate both Windows and macOS systems.  As per recent reports, the JaskaGo malware is equipped with multiple commands and is also capable of maintaining its persistence in different ways. In […]

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]]> 2003504 8 Essential Windows Security Tips to Protect Your Computer https://securityboulevard.com/2023/10/8-essential-windows-security-tips-to-protect-your-computer/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:41:28 +0000 https://hackernet.in/?p=1376 Windows operating systems and software are complex pieces of software with millions of lines of code. This means that there are many potential vulnerabilities, or flaws, that can be exploited by attackers. Attackers can use vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to a computer, change permissions, or steal data. Imagine that a program is a building. […]

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]]> 1993840 Microsoft Patch Releases: Safeguarding Against Flaws https://securityboulevard.com/2023/10/microsoft-patch-releases-safeguarding-against-flaws/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:27 +0000 https://tuxcare.com/?p=13853 Microsoft published its monthly Patch Tuesday updates in October 2023, resolving a total of 103 vulnerabilities across its platforms. In the wild, two of these issues were actively exploited. In this blog, we’ll look at the Microsoft patch releases, the key aspects of these updates, and their potential impact on hybrid environments that combine Linux […]

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]]> 1997880 Microsoft January Patch Tuesday 2023: 98 Security Vulnerabilities and a Zero Day https://securityboulevard.com/2023/01/microsoft-january-patch-tuesday-2023-98-security-vulnerabilities-and-a-zero-day/ Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:25:23 +0000 https://www.rezilion.com/?p=10578 On January 10th, 2023 Microsoft released their January Patch Tuesday fixes and revealed 98 vulnerability fixes, including one Zero Day vulnerability known to be exploited in the wild.  The vulnerabilities affect popular platforms such as Visual Studio, Exchange Servers, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, SMB, Task Scheduler and more. According to NVD, 84 of them are HIGH ... Microsoft January Patch Tuesday 2023: 98 Security Vulnerabilities and a Zero Day

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]]> 1958062 Rezilion’s Dynamic SBOM Provides Superior Support for Windows When Compared to the Competition https://securityboulevard.com/2022/11/rezilions-dynamic-sbom-provides-superior-support-for-windows-when-compared-to-the-competition/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:02:35 +0000 https://www.rezilion.com/?p=10274 Rezilion’s Dynamic SBOM is a first-of-its-kind technology that consolidates Windows and Linux software risk together in one UI. The Rezilion Windows SBOM helps teams efficiently manage software vulnerabilities and meet new regulatory standards for the 56% of software today that’s built for Windows OS.   There are many tools out there for vulnerability management, but most ... Rezilion’s Dynamic SBOM Provides Superior Support for Windows When Compared to the Competition

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]]> 1947246 What Do You Need to Secure a Blended Windows-Linux Environment? https://securityboulevard.com/2022/11/what-do-you-need-to-secure-a-blended-windows-linux-environment/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:23:33 +0000 https://www.rezilion.com/?p=10265 Linux and Windows are a study in contrasts—the former operating system is open and users can easily copy and modify the code at will, while the latter is closed and proprietary. However, Windows is no longer the only game in town; increasingly, both are used in enterprises, which makes securing them a tall task. While ... What Do You Need to Secure a Blended Windows-Linux Environment?

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]]> 1946645 Securing a Windows Development Environment https://securityboulevard.com/2022/11/securing-a-windows-development-environment/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.rezilion.com/?p=10238 For many development organizations, Microsoft Windows remains the dominant operating platform. Therefore, ensuring the security of these systems needs to be a high priority for security leaders and teams and a Windows security guide can help. This is particularly true with the growing use of DevSecOps, a model in which security is accounted for at ... Securing a Windows Development Environment

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