Bleeping Computer

Telegram captcha tricks you into running malicious PowerShell scripts

Threat actors on X are exploiting the news around Ross Ulbricht to direct unsuspecting users to a Telegram channel that tricks them into run PowerShell code that infects them with malware. However, ...
Bleeping Computer

ViperSoftX malware covertly runs PowerShell using AutoIT scripting

The latest variants of the ViperSoftX info-stealing malware use the common language runtime (CLR) to load and execute PowerShell commands within AutoIt scripts to evade detection. CLR is a key ...
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3 PowerShell scripts I use for every fresh Windows install

In the last year, I have had to install Windows on a couple of devices, some due to work-related commitments, and others purely for experimental purposes. After the first few installs, I knew I had to ...
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6 Task Scheduler and PowerShell automations I use that make Windows maintain itself

I have a terrible memory, which is why I think Windows Task Scheduler doesn’t get enough recognition for remembering to run tasks for me. Since it can call on all sorts of programs – including the ...
Redmond Magazine

Using PowerShell To Back Up Windows 11

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users. Over the last couple of years, I have written a few blog ...
PC Magazine

Warning: AI-Generated TikTok Videos Want to Trick You Into Installing Malware

These scripts might appear legitimate at first, but they are “designed to socially engineer viewers into running a PowerShell command that downloads and executes a remote script, ultimately ...
PC Magazine

Warning: AI-Generated TikTok Videos Want to Trick You Into Installing Malware

Cybercriminals are using AI to create fake tutorials on TikTok to trick you into downloading information-stealing malware on your PCs, according to cybersecurity firm Trend Micro. In the videos, ...