The vulnerability of the secure kernel mode of Windows operating systems allows attackers to enhance their privileges.

The vulnerability of the Windows operating system’s safe mode is related to overflowing buffers in dynamic memory. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain increased privileges...

New Ransomware Variants Flourish Amid Law Enforcement Actions

Ransomware groups continue to evolve their tactics and techniques to deploy file-encrypting malware on compromised systems, notwithstanding law enforcement's disruptive actions against the cybercrime gangs to prevent them from victimizing additional companies. "Be it due to law enforcement,...

Attack Leverages Windows Safe Mode

Researchers warn the Windows diagnostic feature Safe Mode can be used as a remote attack vector by hackers who already have access to a compromised PC or server. The method of attack is unusual, researchers said, and places attention on the diagnostic tool used to fix PC problems and remove...