Malicious Scripts
The latest Malicious Scripts coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Critical CVE-2025-8582 DOM Vulnerability Patched in Chrome and Edge – Users Urged to Update
On August 5, 2025, Google shipped an urgent security update for Chrome that plugs a dangerous hole in the browser's Document Object Model (DOM) handling. Tracked as CVE-2025-8582, the vulnerability...
DeepSeek-R1 Malware Alert: How AI Hype is Being Weaponized Against Windows Users
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a disturbing new trend as cybercriminals capitalize on the popularity of AI tools like DeepSeek-R1 to distribute malware. Security researchers have...
Google Apps Script Hijacked to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials in New Phishing Wave
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Google Apps Script to launch sophisticated phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users. This alarming trend demonstrates how attackers abuse legitimate...
ModiLoader Malware Bypasses Windows Defenses: A Sophisticated Threat Analysis
In the shadowy corners of the digital ecosystem, a new strain of malware named ModiLoader is demonstrating alarming sophistication in bypassing Windows defenses, leveraging decades-old system...
Node.js Exploited as Malware Engine for NodeStealer and NodeLoader Attacks
Introduction In recent years, cybercriminals have increasingly exploited Node.js, a popular JavaScript runtime, to develop and deploy sophisticated malware. This trend leverages the cross-platform...
Cybercriminals Exploit Microsoft Teams to Deliver Malware to Windows Users
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a disturbing new trend has emerged: cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Teams, a cornerstone of modern remote work, to deliver malicious payloads...