Microsoft Users Now At Risk—New Update Destroys Windows

Just as Microsoft escalates warnings for the 800 million Windows users risking an end to security updates, here comes a reminder as to why that will be a nightmare come true: An updated malware threat not only “bypasses traditional security measures” to steal passwords, but it even now “has the capability to destroy Windows OS.”The updated version of Neptune RAT, reports Cyfirma, has now been shared on Github by its developers. The remote access trojan “incorporates advanced anti-analysis techniques and persistence methods to maintain its presence on the victim’s system for extended periods and comes packed with dangerous features, including a crypto clipper, password stealer with capabilities to exfiltrate over 270+ different applications’ credentials, ransomware capabilities, and live desktop monitoring.”ForbesFBI Warning—Stop These Calls On Your iPhone And Android PhoneBy Zak DoffmanOnce installed on a PC, a RAT can take over a system and conduit directly to its handlers to send and...