MS06

A couple of days ago we reported on a problem with the MS06-042 patch which was released earlier this month. Microsoft created a hotfix for the problem and announced that the patch would be re-released. However, a couple of days ago, the company announced that the updated patch could only be released once final testing was completed.

Well, now it is. You can find the re-released patch here. This fixes a critical vulnerability, remember, so it’s important to download and install the update as soon as possible.

Kaspersky researchers have discovered new Mirage Kitten attacks using previously undocumented malware families: NodeRabbit in Node.js and PollCat in JavaScript.

Our experts discovered a new CoolClient backdoor variant with a kernel-mode rootkit driver that hides malicious processes, files, and network connections from security tools and threat analysts.

Kaspersky experts break down a new Armored Likho campaign that poses as a fundraising efforts and delivers a new Still Toolkit aimed at stealing Telegram data and eavesdropping on victims.

Kaspersky researchers reveal previously undocumented malware attributed to Mirage Kitten (UNC1549, Smoke Sandstorm, Nimbus Manticore): NightLedger backdoor, ArcBridge, and BridgeHead tunneling tools.