A dangling COM object registration sounds obscure, but it’s a real Windows privilege escalation path. Here’s what admins actually need to check.
Tag: Zero-Day
Does Your Antivirus Stop Ransomware? Modern Protection in 2026
Signature-based antivirus was never built to stop encrypting malware. In 2026, real ransomware protection means behavioral engines, zero-trust controls, and rollback — here’s what to look for.
PaperCut Zero-Day Patch: What Every Server Admin Must Deploy Now
PaperCut’s critical zero-day is under active attack. Here’s exactly what CVE-2026-81578 and CVE-2026-82078 do, which versions are patched, and how to deploy the emergency fix safely.
Windows Defender Kernel Exploitation: How the BTR Reforged Attack Works
Check Point Research revealed that Windows Defender’s own signed driver can be weaponised to kill security software at boot — no physical access required. Here’s what you need to know.
USB Physical Access Attack: How Fake USB Devices Hijack Windows
Fake USB devices can silently escalate to SYSTEM-level access on Windows with zero user interaction. Here’s how the Plug and Pwn attack works and how to defend against it.
Windows Hello Security Upgrade: What KB5101684 Changes in Windows 11
KB5101684 delivers a major Windows Hello security upgrade, extending Enhanced Sign-in Security to external fingerprint readers and boosting biometric encryption for all Windows 11 users.
Windows 11 Dell Security Update: What You Need to Do Right Now
Over 100 Dell laptop models are exposed to the ReVault firmware vulnerabilities. Here’s exactly what the Windows 11 Dell security update fixes and how to apply it now.
Windows 11 24H2 End of Support: What You Must Do Before October 2026
Windows 11 Home and Pro 24H2 lose all security updates on October 13, 2026. Here’s exactly what that means for your PC and how to act before the deadline.
Windows 0-Day July 2026: What You Must Do Right Now
Microsoft’s July 2026 Patch Tuesday broke every record with 622 CVEs — and a live Windows 0-day exploit landed the same day. Here’s what you need to know and do.
