Cybersecurity articles tagged #Windows Security on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/weaponizing-defender-s-btr-sys-to-disable-security-softwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/weaponizing-defender-s-btr-sys-to-disable-security-softwareAttackers can weaponize a legitimate Microsoft Defender driver to delete security software at boot, impacting Windows 7-11.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:17:55 GMTMicrosoft DefenderKernel DriverDefense EvasionCheck Point ResearchWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/powershell-and-wmi-detection-analyzing-suspicious-command-lineshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/powershell-and-wmi-detection-analyzing-suspicious-command-linesLearn to detect obfuscated PowerShell commands and malicious WMI activity through advanced command-line monitoring and log analysis for security teams.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:18:20 GMTPowerShellWMICommand Line AnalysisWindows SecurityDetection Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-bind-link-evasion-how-to-detect-malware-hiding-from-edrhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-bind-link-evasion-how-to-detect-malware-hiding-from-edrBitdefender researchers reveal how Windows bind links create filesystem discrepancies to bypass security tools. Learn how to mitigate this evasion technique.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:48:18 GMTWindows SecurityBind LinkEDR EvasionBitdefenderFilesystem Attackshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-patch-tuesday-addressing-570-security-flawshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-patch-tuesday-addressing-570-security-flawsMicrosoft released updates for a record 570 security flaws in Windows and other software, with AI aiding discovery. Learn the impact and mitigation.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:16:23 GMTMicrosoftPatch TuesdayVulnerability ManagementSoftware UpdatesAIWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-patches-record-622-flaws-and-two-zero-days-patch-nowhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-patches-record-622-flaws-and-two-zero-days-patch-nowMicrosoft releases its largest Patch Tuesday ever, addressing 622 vulnerabilities and two zero-days under active attack. Analyze the security impact here.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:01:48 GMTMicrosoftPatch TuesdayZero-DayWindows SecurityRCEPrivilege Escalationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-defender-rogueplanet-zero-day-vulnerability-patching-guidehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-defender-rogueplanet-zero-day-vulnerability-patching-guideMicrosoft addresses the RoguePlanet zero-day in Defender. Learn about the exploitation risks, detection methods, and how to update systems effectively.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:41:23 GMTMicrosoft DefenderRoguePlanetZero-DayWindows SecurityEndpoint Protectionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-phishing-campaign-deploys-vbscript-to-compromise-pcshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-phishing-campaign-deploys-vbscript-to-compromise-pcsAttackers target WhatsApp users with malicious ZIP files disguised as business documents to deliver VBScript-based remote access malware.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:27:07 GMTWhatsAppVBScriptAsyncRATSocial EngineeringWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/june-2026-patch-tuesday-microsoft-fixes-200-flaws-patch-nowhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/june-2026-patch-tuesday-microsoft-fixes-200-flaws-patch-nowMicrosoft’s June 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses a record-breaking 200 vulnerabilities, including 36 critical flaws and several with public exploit code.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:40:38 GMTMicrosoftPatch TuesdayWindows SecurityRCEExploit Codehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-defender-rogueplanet-zero-day-grants-system-privilegeshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-defender-rogueplanet-zero-day-grants-system-privilegesAnalysis of 'RoguePlanet' zero-day in Microsoft Defender allowing local privilege escalation to SYSTEM, its impact, and critical patch guidance.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:03:15 GMTMicrosoft DefenderRoguePlanetPrivilege EscalationZero-DayWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-rust-based-coreutils-for-windows-security-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-rust-based-coreutils-for-windows-security-analysisMicrosoft is adopting Rust-based Coreutils for Windows, offering a memory-safe alternative to legacy GnuWin32 tools. Learn about the security implications.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:27:24 GMTMicrosoftRustCoreutilsMemory SafetyWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-coreutils-for-windows-security-and-memory-safety-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-coreutils-for-windows-security-and-memory-safety-analysisMicrosoft introduces native Linux Coreutils for Windows via Rust. Analyze the security impact, memory safety benefits, and potential living-off-the-land risks.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:09:39 GMTMicrosoftCoreutilsRustWindows SecurityLiving-off-the-Landhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-mdash-ai-discovers-16-windows-vulnerabilitieshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-mdash-ai-discovers-16-windows-vulnerabilitiesMicrosoft reveals MDASH, a new AI-driven agentic scanning harness that discovered 16 vulnerabilities in Windows, now fixed in recent Patch Tuesday updates.Wed, 13 May 2026 16:52:01 GMTMicrosoftMDASHWindows SecurityAI SecurityPatch Tuesdayhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/analysis-of-the-deep-door-backdoor-framework-and-windows-implantshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/analysis-of-the-deep-door-backdoor-framework-and-windows-implantsTechnical analysis of Deep#Door, a Python-based backdoor using Discord for C2. Learn about its persistence, stealth, and mitigation strategies.Fri, 01 May 2026 12:29:42 GMTDEEP DOORDiscord C2Python BackdoorWindows SecurityBitdefenderhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-33825-microsoft-defender-access-control-exploit-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-33825-microsoft-defender-access-control-exploit-analysisCISA adds CVE-2026-33825 to the KEV catalog following active exploitation of Microsoft Defender's access control mechanisms. Learn how to secure your systems.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:39 GMTCVE-2026-33825Microsoft DefenderCISA KEVAccess ControlWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2024-36985-splunk-enterprise-rce-via-file-upload-patch-guidehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2024-36985-splunk-enterprise-rce-via-file-upload-patch-guideSplunk patches a high-severity RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-36985) allowing low-privileged users to execute code on Windows-based Enterprise instances.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:34:23 GMTCVE-2024-36985Splunk EnterpriseRemote Code ExecutionWindows SecurityPatch Managementhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/google-chrome-146-dbsc-implementation-hardens-windows-against-session-hijackinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/google-chrome-146-dbsc-implementation-hardens-windows-against-session-hijackingGoogle releases Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) in Chrome 146 for Windows to mitigate cookie theft and session hijacking via hardware-backed security.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:37:21 GMTGoogle ChromeDBSCSession HijackingCookie TheftTPMWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/54-edr-killers-use-byovd-to-abuse-34-signed-drivershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/54-edr-killers-use-byovd-to-abuse-34-signed-driversAnalysis reveals 54 EDR killer programs abusing 34 signed drivers via BYOVD to neutralize security before ransomware deployment.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:15:35 GMTBYOVDEDR KillerRansomwareKernel ExploitationWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-march-patch-tuesday-84-flaws-fixed-including-public-zero-dayshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-march-patch-tuesday-84-flaws-fixed-including-public-zero-daysMicrosoft releases March security updates for 84 vulnerabilities, including 8 Critical flaws and 2 public zero-days. Patch now to prevent RCE and privilege escalation.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:19:24 GMTMicrosoftPatch TuesdayWindows SecurityZero-DayRemote Code Executionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/march-2026-patch-tuesday-microsoft-fixes-77-vulnerabilitieshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/march-2026-patch-tuesday-microsoft-fixes-77-vulnerabilitiesMicrosoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 77 vulnerabilities across Windows and other software. Learn about the risks and how to prioritize patching.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:37:49 GMTMicrosoftPatch TuesdayWindows SecurityRCEPrivilege Escalationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/credential-abuse-risks-solving-microsoft-entra-id-mfa-coverage-gapshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/credential-abuse-risks-solving-microsoft-entra-id-mfa-coverage-gapsExamine how coverage gaps in Microsoft Entra ID and Okta MFA implementations allow attackers to exploit valid credentials within Windows network environments.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:18:56 GMTMFAMicrosoft Entra IDCredential AbuseWindows SecurityIdentity Providerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/getprocesshandlefromhwnd-api-uac-bypass-implicationshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/getprocesshandlefromhwnd-api-uac-bypass-implicationsInvestigate the GetProcessHandleFromHwnd API's role in a Quick Assist UAC bypass. Understand its mechanism, UIAccess implications, and defender recommendations.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:17:06 GMTGetProcessHandleFromHwndUAC BypassUI AccessQuick AssistWindows SecurityAPI AnalysisPrivilege Escalation