New ClickFix attack abuses nslookup to retrieve PowerShell payload via DNS

Threat actors are now abusing DNS queries as part of ClickFix social engineering attacks to deliver malware, making this the first known use of DNS as a channel in these campaigns.

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft ...
Cyber Defense Magazine

Dormant Access and the Hidden Risk inside your IAM Program

Dormant access refers to any account or entitlement that keeps its privileges but shows no sign of use for an extended period ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I automate every boring task with this amazing tool built into Windows

Say goodbye to repetitive tasks forever with this surprising Windows feature.

Supreme Court Rules Most of Donald Trump’s Tariffs Are Illegal

In a 6-3 ruling, justices upended the Trump administration’s signature economic policy, potentially putting the US government on the hook for at least $175 billion in tariff refunds.

Windows: MIDI 2.0 has arrived

However, Microsoft is only gradually enabling the MIDI 2.0 features, but intends to complete the process by the end of ...
Security Boulevard

What the Nike Breach Teaches Us About the Microsegmentation Imperative of Integrating with EDR

UTC on January 22, 2026, Nike appeared on WorldLeaks’ Tor-based leak site. The countdown timer showed 48 hours until 1.4 terabytes — 188,347 files — would be dumped onto the dark web for anyone to ...
Cyber Defense Magazine

Deepfakes, Synthetic Media, and Digital Trust: The Cybersecurity Implications of Deepfake Technology and Methods for Detection and Mitigation

Introduction The proliferation of deepfake technology, synthetic media generated using advanced artificial intelligence techniques, has emerged as a ...

Acronis H2 2025 Cyberthreats Report: Cyberattacks Surge as Phishing, Ransomware, and AI-Driven Threats Escalate

Global organizations face AI-enhanced cybercrime, record ransomware incidents, and an uptick in phishing attacks, highlighting the need for strong cyber defensesSCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 18, ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I finally understood Docker Compose and regret every CLI command I typed

This method is so much easier.

Acronis, Inc.: Acronis H2 2025 Cyberthreats Report: Cyberattacks Surge as Phishing, Ransomware, and AI-Driven Threats Escalate

Global organizations face AI-enhanced cybercrime, record ransomware incidents, and an uptick in phishing attacks, ...

Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.