Winsage
August 28, 2025
Microsoft investigated reports of a Windows 11 update causing SSDs to become unrecognizable during large file transfers but found no users to substantiate these claims. Phison conducted over 4,500 hours and more than 2,200 test cycles on the affected drives and found no evidence of the reported issue. Phison suggested that user-side factors, such as heat during large transfers, could be responsible for the concerns, indicating that neither Phison nor Microsoft is at fault.
” to appear legitimate. They establish trust and persuade employees to install remote access software, allowing direct access to corporate networks. Recent incidents involve malware loaders like DarkGate and Matanbuchus, with attackers executing PowerShell commands to download malicious payloads designed for credential theft and remote code execution. The malware can designate its process as “critical” to evade detection and trick users into entering passwords through a legitimate-looking prompt. Analysis links these campaigns to the financially motivated threat actor known as Water Gamayun. Employees must be trained to verify unsolicited requests for credentials or software installations through separate communication channels.
