Windows systems

Data Thieves Test-Drive Unique Certificate Abuse Tactic

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October 11, 2023 at 11:41AM Attackers are using a new method of certificate abuse to spread info-stealing malware, including stealing cryptocurrency from Windows systems. The campaign involves search engine optimization poisoning to deliver malicious pages promoting illegal software downloads. The malware uses special certificates with long strings of non-English characters, making them difficult to detect. … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 12:38PM – Microsoft announces plans to kill VBScript malware delivery

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October 10, 2023 at 12:38PM Microsoft plans to phase out VBScript in future Windows releases, after 30 years of use. VBScript will become an on-demand feature until it is completely removed from the operating system. This decision is likely related to the discontinuation of Internet Explorer, which eliminates a major infection vector for malware. Microsoft … Read more