Dark Reading

Less Lucrative Ransomware Market Makes Attackers Alter Methods

Ransomware actors are ditching Cobalt Strike in favor of native Windows tools, as payment rates hit record lows and data theft surges.
How-To Geek on MSN

If you've never opened Windows Terminal, you're missing the most powerful tool already on your PC

Harness the power of the command line on Windows.
Redmondmag.com

Best Practices for PowerShell Script Version Control, Part 1

Semantic versioning gives PowerShell script changes clear meaning so you can evolve scripts quickly without letting updates devolve into chaos.
Dark Reading

Russian Threat Actor Sednit Resurfaces With Sophisticated Toolkit

After several years of using simple implants, the Russia-affiliated threat actor is back with two new sophisticated malware tools.

ClickFix attackers using new tactic to evade detection, says Microsoft

Unwitting victims are now being tricked into installing malware via Windows Terminal, but some experts say this is old news.
The Hacker News

Dust Specter Targets Iraqi Officials with New SPLITDROP and GHOSTFORM Malware

Iran-linked Dust Specter targeted Iraqi officials using fake ministry lures and new malware families uncovered by Zscaler.
MUO on MSN

5 PowerShell commands that fix most of my Windows problems

A precise approach to everyday Windows breakdowns.
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
GitHub

Stoppers for using System.Text.Json in PowerShell ConvertTo-Json

There have been a couple of unsuccessful attempts in the PowerShell repository to migrate from NewtonSoft.Json on System.Text.Json . (The last one PowerShell/PowerShell#26654 (comment)) The problem ...
Windows Central

I always make these 9 tweaks in Windows Terminal for a more readable and consistent experience on Windows 11 — and they're for more than just aesthetics

Check out my tweaks that make the Terminal more readable, consistent, and productive across all the command-line tools. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...
Windows Report

How To Convert PowerShell To EXE On Windows Using PS2EXE

PS2EXE installs through the PowerShell Gallery, so you can set it up quickly. Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell as administrator. Run the module installation command: Install-Module -Name PS2EXE ...