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Warning! Engineered Linux Malware Can Bypass Next-Gen Anti-Virus Solutions - Open Source For You
Tech Optimizer
December 9, 2025

Warning! Engineered Linux Malware Can Bypass Next-Gen Anti-Virus Solutions – Open Source For You

The author created a custom reverse TCP payload using Python, packaged it into an .elf executable, and tested its stealthiness against antivirus software. The payload included functionalities such as webcam snapshots, keylogging, screen capture, and file transfers. Established tools for obfuscation often triggered antivirus alerts, prompting the author to develop a custom solution to avoid signature-based detection, maintain behavioral control, and gain insights into detection engines. The payload was designed to connect back to the attacker's machine and execute commands, while the listener processed incoming data. After compiling the binary, it was submitted to VirusTotal, where only four out of 64 antivirus engines flagged it, indicating that custom code can bypass many next-gen antivirus products.
How to manage AI actions in File Explorer on Windows 11
Winsage
November 22, 2025

How to manage AI actions in File Explorer on Windows 11

Microsoft has introduced AI enhancements in Windows 11, particularly in File Explorer, featuring "Ask Copilot" and "Semantic Indexing." AI actions have been added to the context menu, allowing users to perform tasks based on file types, with integration into Microsoft 365 apps, Photos, or Paint. The rollout began with the September 2025 Security Update, but users in Europe may experience delays in access. To enable AI actions in File Explorer, users should open Settings, click on Apps, select the Actions page, and turn on the AI actions. Users can engage with AI actions by right-clicking on image files (JPG, JPEG, PNG) and selecting options like Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, Remove Background, and Describe Image. If Microsoft 365 apps are installed, users can summarize documents and convert tables without opening the apps. To disable AI actions, users can follow the same steps as enabling them but turn off the AI actions instead. The "AI actions" menu will still appear, but no active features will be displayed.
CVE-2025-50165: Critical Flaw in Windows Graphics Component
Winsage
November 21, 2025

CVE-2025-50165: Critical Flaw in Windows Graphics Component

In May 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified a critical remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-50165, with a CVSS score of 9.8, affecting the Windows Graphics Component within the windowscodecs.dll library. Applications relying on this library, including Microsoft Office documents, are vulnerable to exploitation via a malicious JPEG image. When a user opens such a file, their system can be compromised, allowing remote code execution. Microsoft released a patch for this vulnerability on August 12, 2025, affecting several versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 Version 24H2 for both x64 and ARM64-based systems. ThreatLabz recommends that all Windows users update their applications to the patched versions. The attack chain involves crafting a JPEG image to exploit the vulnerability, which can be triggered directly or indirectly through other files. The vulnerability's analysis revealed issues with uninitialized memory and the need for a Control Flow Guard bypass for exploitation. Attackers can manipulate the instruction pointer through heap spraying and Return-Oriented Programming. ThreatLabz developed a Proof-of-Concept application to demonstrate the exploitation process and has implemented protective measures against the vulnerability.
4 Essential Android Apps For Photography That You Should Be Using
AppWizard
October 21, 2025

4 Essential Android Apps For Photography That You Should Be Using

Many Android smartphones have hardware capable of capturing stunning images, and the right software can enhance mobile photography. The Google Play Store offers various photography apps, including: - ProShot: Provides extensive manual controls similar to a DSLR, supporting RAW and JPEG formats, with a one-time purchase and no subscription fees. It features various aspect ratio options and a Dual Dial interface. - Open Camera: A free app with features comparable to ProShot, supporting RAW and JPEG shooting, HDR, panorama mode, and GPS tagging. It includes Auto modes for beginners and advanced options like exposure bracketing. - Adobe Lightroom Mobile: Primarily a photo editing tool with a built-in camera offering professional controls. It captures images in RAW format and requires a subscription for full access to advanced editing features. - Snapseed: A free photo editing app without built-in camera functionality, capable of editing JPEG and RAW files. It offers a user-friendly interface, film-like filters, and a non-destructive editing workflow.
File Explorer's best features available in 2025 on Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2
Winsage
October 1, 2025

File Explorer’s best features available in 2025 on Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2

In 2025, Microsoft is enhancing File Explorer on Windows 11 with AI features and improved usability. Key updates include: - Microsoft 365 Files: New "Activity" column and "Recommended" section display people icons for users with Microsoft Entra ID accounts. - Windows Share Experience: Users can pin favorite apps in the "Share using" section, generate preview thumbnails when sharing links, and adjust image compression settings. Basic image editing tools for cropping, rotating, and applying filters are now available before sharing. A new flyout suggests apps for quick sharing when dragging files. - File Explorer Address Bar: A file backup reminder can be snoozed or disabled if not already backing up files via OneDrive. - AI Integration: An "AI Actions" menu in the context menu offers features like Bing Visual Search, background blurring, object erasure, and background removal. Microsoft 365 subscribers can summarize files stored in OneDrive and SharePoint. - Performance Improvements: Faster archive extraction for large files and improved loading times for folders with extensive media collections and cloud files. Overall, these enhancements aim to refine and elevate the user experience in file management.
Microsoft Launches Largest Update for Paint Program in Years
Winsage
September 21, 2025

Microsoft Launches Largest Update for Paint Program in Years

The "Paint" application from Microsoft has received an update for Windows 11 users, introducing a new "Project File" format that allows users to save images with layers and edits intact, similar to Photoshop's PSD format. This feature is currently available for users in the preview versions of Windows 11 under the "Canary" and "Dev" channels. Additionally, a slider for controlling the transparency of pen and brush tools has been added, enabling users to create shading effects more easily. The update is part of broader enhancements to Windows applications, including improvements to the Snipping Tool and Notepad. Users can access the new features by joining the Windows 11 Insider program and updating to the latest version.
How Pixel and Android are bringing a new level of trust to your images with C2PA Content Credentials
AppWizard
September 11, 2025

How Pixel and Android are bringing a new level of trust to your images with C2PA Content Credentials

The Google Pixel 10 phones incorporate C2PA Content Credentials in their camera and Google Photos, marking them as the first to attach these credentials to every photograph taken. The Pixel Camera app has achieved Assurance Level 2, the highest security rating from the C2PA Conformance Program, ensuring a secure environment for digital content. The integration employs a private-by-design strategy for certificate management, preventing traceability back to the creator. On-device trusted time-stamps allow users to trust images even after the certificate expires. The technology is supported by the Google Tensor G5 and Titan M2 security chip, enhancing hardware-backed security features. Content Credentials provide detailed information about the creation and protection of media files, helping users identify AI-generated or altered content. Google is a steering committee member of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), which aims to establish industry standards for digital content verification. The Pixel 10 categorizes digital content based on verifiable proof of its creation process. Each JPEG photo captured includes Content Credentials, and Google Photos validates these credentials for edited images. The implementation architecture is designed to be secure, verifiable, and usable offline. Google employs a unique certificate management strategy to enhance user privacy, ensuring that each key and certificate is used for only one image. An on-device offline time-stamping authority allows for the generation of trusted time-stamps without requiring internet connectivity.
Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer
Winsage
September 9, 2025

Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is piloting AI-driven features in File Explorer for Windows 11, called "AI actions," which allow users to interact with images and documents without opening files. Users can perform tasks on JPG, JPEG, and PNG files such as removing backgrounds, erasing unwanted objects, and blurring backgrounds. A reverse image search tool is also integrated, enabling searches through Bing. Windows Insiders can access these features by right-clicking on supported image files and selecting "AI actions." This functionality is available to users in the Canary Channel with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938. The latest build also includes enhancements to user privacy and security, providing transparency on third-party applications using Windows' generative AI models. Additionally, Microsoft introduced new AI agents that simplify changing settings on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs using natural language processing.
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