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Identify and Resolve File Lock Issues in Windows with Built-in Utilities

Microsoft has provided comprehensive guidance for Windows users encountering the frustrating "The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process" error message. The technology giant has outlined three effective methods to identify and resolve file-locking issues using built-in Windows...

Critical RCE Flaw in Windows and Server Systems Fixed by Microsoft

On July 8, 2025, Microsoft and CVE.org disclosed a critical security flaw, CVE-2025-47981, affecting the SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) security mechanism—a core component in Microsoft Windows authentication protocols. Rated an alarming 9.8 on the CVSS severity scale, this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely,...

Iranian Pay2Key Group Leverages PowerShell to Evade Windows Defender and Encrypt Systems

A sophisticated Iranian-backed ransomware operation has emerged as a significant threat to Western organizations, utilizing advanced PowerShell techniques to bypass Windows security systems. Pay2Key.I2P, linked to the notorious Fox Kitten APT group, has rapidly expanded since its February 2025 debut, collecting over $4 million...

NordDragonScan Strikes – Windows Users Under Attack

FortiGuard Labs has exposed a sophisticated cyber campaign utilizing weaponized HTA scripts to deploy the NordDragonScan infostealer, targeting Windows users through deceptive Ukrainian-language documents. This malware demonstrates advanced capabilities for data exfiltration, network reconnaissance, and persistent system compromise, representing a significant threat to both...

Researchers Bypass ChatGPT Safeguards to Extract Windows Product Keys

A vulnerability in AI language models, including GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini, by using a sophisticated social engineering technique that bypasses built-in guardrails designed to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information. The attack, framed as a harmless guessing game, demonstrates critical weaknesses in current AI content...

Critical Windows BitLocker Vulnerability Lets Attackers Bypass Encryption

A new security vulnerability in Windows BitLocker that could allow attackers to bypass the encryption software's security features through a physical attack. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-48818, was released on July 8, 2025, and has been classified as "Important" severity by Microsoft, with a CVSS...