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AppWizard

May 10, 2025

Beware! This Android ad scam is targeting 2.5M users monthly

A sophisticated ad fraud scheme called Kaleidoscope is affecting over 2.5 million Android devices each month, with India accounting for 20% of the total impacted devices. Other countries experiencing the effects include Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The scheme spreads through unofficial app stores and direct download links shared on social media and messaging platforms.

Winsage

March 17, 2025

Invisible Windows Rootkit Hides Dangerous Files Using This Prefix

Obscure#Bat is a malware campaign targeting Windows users that uses obfuscated batch scripts to deploy a user-mode rootkit, which can hide its activities from standard security measures. It stores hidden scripts in the Windows Registry and can conceal files, registry entries, and running processes through application programming interface hooking. The malware can embed itself within legitimate Windows processes, making it undetectable by conventional security methods, and is capable of deleting evidence of its activity. Attackers use social engineering tactics, such as fake CAPTCHA tests and legitimate software tools, to lure victims into executing the malicious batch file. The rootkit obscures files, processes, or registry keys that begin with the “$nya-” prefix and is identified as an open-source ring-3 rootkit known as r77. It avoids kernel modifications and relies on registry and scheduled tasks for persistence, allowing it to evade detection by traditional kernel-based security tools. Windows users are advised to be cautious of social engineering tactics and to inspect batch files in a text editor before execution.

Winsage

February 14, 2025

Windows Server 2022 KB5051979 released, direct download .msu

The February 2025 security patch for Windows Server 2022, KB5051979, resolves issues with Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) devices and USB peripherals that previously displayed error code 10. It upgrades the system to Build 20348.3207, fixing a memory leak related to predictive input ideas and issues with the Device Health Attestation service. The update also addresses crashes related to symbolic links and acknowledges lingering harmless errors from the January 2025 update, specifically concerning the System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker Service. Users of OpenSSH and Citrix may face conflicts due to the January update. Some fixes are also applied to Windows 10 with KB5051974. Additionally, Microsoft has resolved a boot error in Windows Server 2025 and released cumulative updates KB5051989 and KB5051987 for Windows 11.

Winsage

February 9, 2025

Save Big on the Top 8 MS Office Programs, Only one Payment of $60

Nearly 60% of entrepreneurs have transitioned from the corporate world to launching their own ventures, often being well-acquainted with Microsoft Office programs. A limited-time offer allows individuals to secure a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for .97. This suite includes Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Access, Outlook, Publisher, and OneNote, designed to enhance productivity with a familiar interface. The license is compatible with a single PC running Windows 10 or 11 and is tied to the device rather than a Microsoft account. Customers will receive download links and software license keys via email upon purchase, which includes complimentary customer service. The offer is available until 11:59 p.m. PT on February 23.

Winsage

December 21, 2024

Windows 11 Pro (2 devices) + Microsoft Office 2021 license drops to lowest price

Users can purchase Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for two devices at an 87% discount, making the bundle available for .97 instead of the typical 9. This package includes a lifetime license for essential Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, and allows installation on a single Windows PC. Windows 11 Pro features a new interface, biometric login, DirectX 12 Ultimate, widgets, Microsoft Teams integration, and productivity enhancements. It also offers enterprise-level functionalities like local account setup, Active Directory integration, Hyper-V, BitLocker encryption, and support for up to 2TB of RAM and 128 CPU cores. The deal is globally accessible for digital purchase and includes instant delivery and customer service support.

Winsage

December 11, 2024

Windows 10 KB5048652 out with fixes (direct download .msu)

Today marks the rollout of Windows 10 KB5048652, the final security update for this operating system. This update focuses on essential bug fixes and will automatically download and install unless auto-updates are blocked. Users can also manually install it via Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update, upgrading their system to build 19045.5427. The update addresses existing vulnerabilities and includes offline installer files (.msu) for those unable to update through the Settings app. The update omits the new Recommended section in the Start menu, which has been criticized for promoting unnecessary Microsoft Store apps. Bug fixes in this update resolve issues with copying files from cloud storage services, ensure Win32 app shortcuts back up correctly to the cloud, and address Windows 10 activation issues after a motherboard change, as well as problems with Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printers. As the end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users are encouraged to consider their options, as security and feature updates will cease after the deadline. There is an option to extend Windows 10 security support for an additional year at a cost, but opportunities to continue using the operating system are limited.

Winsage

December 11, 2024

Windows 10 (KB5048652 / KB5048661 / KB5048671 / KB5048703) December 2024 Patch Tuesday out

Microsoft has released its December 2024 security update, known as the "B release," for Windows Server 20H2 and supported versions of Windows 10 (20H2, 21H2, and 22H2). The updates are cataloged under KB5048652, raising the builds to 19044.5247 and 19045.5247. There are no known issues with this update. Older versions of Windows 10, including 20H2, 1909, and non-LTSC editions of 21H2, have also received updates, with all older versions reaching the end of servicing.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

New Android Spyware Alert—Delete All These Apps Now

Samsung is tightening security measures against apps from unofficial app stores due to a newly discovered threat from a sophisticated malware called DroidBot. Cleafy, a cybersecurity firm, describes DroidBot as an advanced Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that combines traditional hidden VNC and overlay functionalities with spyware capabilities, including keylogging and data exfiltration. The malware has infected 77 applications, including those from banking institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges, and is present in countries such as the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, with potential expansion into Latin America and the United States. DroidBot operates as Malware as a Service, available for rent to various threat actors, with 17 identified affiliate groups. It disguises itself as popular applications to entice users into downloading it and exploits permissions to operate covertly, particularly using Accessibility Services. Its functionalities include intercepting SMS messages, keylogging, and creating fake login screens to capture user credentials. Users are advised to avoid installing banking apps from unofficial sources, delete any malicious applications, and ensure their devices are secure by enabling Play Protect and keeping the operating system updated. Key safety measures include using official app stores, verifying app developers, being cautious with permissions, avoiding direct download links, and checking the legitimacy of apps claiming to link to established services.

Winsage

November 22, 2024

Windows 11 KB5046732 23H2 out with new features, direct download .msu

Windows 11 has released an optional update, KB5046732, for versions 23H2 and 22H2, accessible via Windows Update or direct download from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Installing this update upgrades users to Windows 11 Build 22631.4541, introducing several changes: - The "Tailored Experiences" feature is now called "Personalized Offers" and is located in the Privacy & Security section. - Touchscreen settings now allow disabling edge gestures, and mouse options include pointer precision and scroll direction controls. - The taskbar features a more compact date and time format, with the notification bell icon disappearing when "Do Not Disturb" is activated. - File Explorer enhancements enable sharing content directly to Android devices via the context menu, and it resolves spacing issues and search box functionality in smaller windows. - The Start menu allows pinned apps to display jump lists, and users can open items with administrative privileges using Shift and CTRL. - The Dynamic Lighting Settings page shows placeholder messages for unconnected devices and new directional options for lighting effects. - Task Manager's disconnect and log-off dialogs now support dark mode, and users can view disk types in the Performance section. Additional improvements include enhanced audio streaming for Bluetooth LE devices, a fix for mouse issues in multi-monitor setups, resolution of Windows activation problems after motherboard replacements, fixes for IPP USB printer-related system freezes, and more secure operation for Windows Search processes. The update is being rolled out gradually.

Winsage

October 21, 2024

New Rufus-like app brings simple Windows 11 24H2 unsupported PC (CPU/TPM) bypass

Rufus has released version 4.6 beta, which includes a method to bypass Windows 11 24H2 system requirements. This is facilitated by a PowerShell script called Fido, allowing access to official Microsoft Windows retail ISO download links. The new application, Flyby11, enables the installation of Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware by using a Server setup bypass that skips hardware compatibility checks like CPU specifications, TPM, and Secure Boot. Flyby11 is available on GitHub, but it has not been signed, which may cause security warnings from Microsoft Defender. Users are advised to test it in a virtual machine environment.