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Winsage

April 16, 2025

Don’t Delete This Empty Folder on Windows 11

The "inetpub" folder, which appeared after the latest Patch Tuesday update on Windows 11, is part of a security enhancement addressing the CVE-2025-21204 vulnerability that could allow attackers to modify system files. Users are advised not to delete this folder, as it contributes to increased protection. If deleted, it can be restored by navigating to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, selecting "Turn Windows features on or off," checking the box next to Internet Information Services, and clicking OK. This process recreates the folder with the same security protections.

Tech Optimizer

December 16, 2024

Novel phishing campaign uses corrupted Word documents to evade security

A recent phishing campaign exploits Microsoft’s Word file recovery feature by sending corrupted Word documents as email attachments, which can bypass conventional security measures. Identified by the malware hunting firm Any.Run, these documents appear to be legitimate communications from payroll and human resources, featuring themes related to employee benefits and bonuses. The filenames of the attachments include variations such as "AnnualBenefits&Bonusfor[name]IyNURVhUTlVNUkFORE9NNDUjIw.docx" and "Due&Paymentfor[name]IyNURVhUTlVNUkFORE9NNDUjIw_.docx.bin." Each document contains a base64 encoded string that decodes to "##TEXTNUMRANDOM45##." When opened, Microsoft Word prompts the user about unreadable content and offers recovery options. Upon recovery, users are instructed to scan a QR code, which leads to a phishing site mimicking a Microsoft login page to harvest credentials. These documents often feature company logos to enhance credibility and have been successful due to their ability to evade detection by security solutions, with many returning "clean" results on VirusTotal. Users are advised to exercise caution with unknown emails and verify attachments' legitimacy.

Winsage

October 3, 2024

Microsoft Office 2024 is now available for Macs and PCs

Microsoft is launching a new standalone version of its Office suite, Office 2024, aimed at users who prefer not to use the Microsoft 365 subscription model. This version includes essential applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, and is compatible with both Mac and PC. Key enhancements include a new default theme, improved accessibility features, and significant updates in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Excel 2024 introduces new functionalities such as the IMAGE function and Dynamic Arrays in charts. PowerPoint adds a cameo feature for live camera feeds and a recording studio feature. Outlook 2024 improves search functionality and meeting options. Users can insert images directly from Android devices, and Word 2024 features an improved file recovery mechanism. Office 2024 requires a Microsoft account and internet connection for installation and activation and is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, as well as the latest macOS versions. It will be available in two editions: Office Home 2024 for .99 and Office Home and Business 2024 for .99, which includes Outlook and commercial use rights.

Winsage

August 23, 2024

How to recover deleted files on your Windows PC – Panda Security

To recover deleted files, you can use several methods: 1. Recycle Bin: Deleted files are typically sent to the Recycle Bin. To restore, double-click the Recycle Bin icon, locate the file, right-click it, and select Restore. 2. Restore Previous Versions: Windows creates shadow copies of documents. To restore, navigate to the folder where the file was saved, right-click the folder, select Restore previous versions, and choose the correct version to restore. 3. Windows File Recovery Tool: Download the tool from the Microsoft Store. You need to know the name of the deleted file, the drive where it was saved, and the destination drive for recovery. Use a command in the format: winfr source-drive: destination-drive: [/mode] [/switches]. 4. Backup Recovery: If you have a backup, open the backup tool, locate the most recent backup, find the deleted file, and execute the restore process to recover it.

Winsage

July 23, 2024

MyRecover Introduces Advanced Windows Recovery Solutions for Seamless System Restoration

MyRecover is a Windows data recovery software developed by AOMEI Tech that supports various Windows platforms and can retrieve a wide range of file types. It offers up to 500MB of free data recovery, has a success rate of up to 95%, and can scan 100GB of data in just a few minutes. The software supports over 200 file formats, maintains the original file name, path, format, and quality of recovered files, and includes a preview feature. It does not support Mac or Linux systems and does not include a backup function. Tests conducted on MyRecover confirmed its efficiency in recovering deleted files with quick scanning and recovery processes.

Winsage

July 10, 2024

Eldorado Ransomware Targeting Windows and Linux with New Malware

- Eldorado ransomware attacks have significantly increased, targeting various industries with cross-platform encryption operations. - Affiliates of Eldorado ransomware are actively seeking skilled partners on RAMP ransomware forums, posing a threat to users, especially those on Linux servers. - RAMP forum has promoted 60% of new RaaS programs between 2022 and 2023, indicating a growing demand for skilled affiliates in the ransomware landscape. - Eldorado ransomware utilizes advanced encryption algorithms on Windows and Linux platforms, leveraging SMB protocol to encrypt large files on victim networks. - Until June 2024, Eldorado ransomware attacks have targeted 16 companies across different countries and industries, with the US being the most affected.

Winsage

July 9, 2024

How to recover lost or deleted files on Windows | Digital Trends

Windows has a recycle bin where deleted files are stored until they are permanently removed. If a file is deleted from the recycle bin or never made it there, Microsoft offers a free file recovery tool called Windows File Recovery. This tool requires manual input of the file name, the drive it was on when deleted, and the destination drive to send it to. The tool can also recover all files of a certain type.