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‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload

BlackSanta is a malware module that kills EDR and AV at the kernel level prior to unleashing the malware’s final purpose.

Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are ...

Feud between Vegas gambler and Paramount exec sparks $150-million fraud lawsuit

R.J. Cipriani filed a lawsuit against Jeff Shell alleging fraud and other counts, saying Shell reneged on an oral agreement to develop an English-language version of a Spanish music show.

Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to

A modern Task Scheduler for Windows 11 exists now, and honestly Microsoft should be embarrassed. Plus, it's free.

ClickFix attackers using new tactic to evade detection, says Microsoft

Unwitting victims are now being tricked into installing malware via Windows Terminal, but some experts say this is old news.
How-To Geek on MSN

4 simple habits that instantly transform Bash scripts into cleaner, more readable code

Techniques so absurdly simple, you'll curse all the code you wrote without them.
GitHub

install-new-teams-v2.ps1

including the Outlook Add-in and sets required registry keys for Citrix VDA as well. The new Teams is based on EdgeWebView Runtime and willbe installed as well. You ...
Security Boulevard

Dust Specter APT Targets Government Officials in Iraq

IntroductionIn January 2026, Zscaler ThreatLabz observed activity by a suspected Iran-nexus threat actor targeting government officials in Iraq. ThreatLabz discovered previously undocumented malware ...

Forget 'debloat apps.' Sophia Script gives you real control over Windows 11. Here's how it works.

The Sophia Script is an open-source PowerShell module designed to debloat and fine-tune Windows 11 (and Windows 10). It is ...

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve reporting, and supercharge your workflow.
Security Boulevard

APT37 Adds New Capabilities for Air-Gapped Networks

IntroductionIn December 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered a campaign linked to APT37 (also known as ScarCruft, Ruby Sleet, and Velvet Chollima), which is a DPRK-backed threat group. In this campaign ...

Single character in AI-generated script wipes developer’s entire hard drive

The user had asked for a simple PowerShell script to remove Python pycache folders. Instead, the script ended up deleting the contents of the user’s F: drive, including project files and Docker data.