Google says a WinRAR exploit for Windows is in 'widespread' use by government-backed threat actors 'linked to Russia and China'

Google has warned that well-known and already-patched exploit for the WinRAR file archiving and compression tool for Windows ...

WinRAR under attack by state-level hackers, according to Google

A flaw that was patched six months ago is still being used by hackers aligned with Russia and China, among others.
Dark Reading

Months After Patch, WinRAR Bug Poised to Hit SMBs Hardest

Russian and Chinese nation-state attackers are exploiting a months-old WinRAR vulnerability, despite a patch that came out ...

Patched WinRAR vulnerability remains a favorite tool for hackers and spies

The WinRAR vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-8088 was discovered and patched in July 2025, but the popular file archiver continues to suffer from its fallout. According to ...
PCMag Australia

Hackers Still Exploiting WinRAR Flaw Even Though Fix Was Released 6 Months Ago

WinRAR doesn't have an auto-update function, meaning PCs are vulnerable until you manually update. The bug is still being ...

Hackers are now exploiting the safety of open-source apps to sideload malware, and on LinkedIn of all places

The good news is that not clicking on unknown links avoids it entirely.
How-To Geek on MSN

How to install Windows CD-ROM games on Linux

Those old CD games that have been sitting on your shelf for eternity? Linux can run them.
MUO on MSN

5 open-source tools that fix Windows 11’s worst organization problems

Windows 11 broke the basics; these tools put order back ...

Attacks on WinRAR vulnerability continue

Anyone who has WinRAR on their computer should ensure they install the latest version. Google warns of active attacks.
The Hacker News

Experts Detect Pakistan-Linked Cyber Campaigns Aimed at Indian Government Entities

Pakistan-linked hackers targeted Indian government entities using phishing, Google services, Golang malware, and GitHub-based ...
Security Boulevard

APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using GOGITTER, GITSHELLPAD, and GOSHELL | Part 1

IntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified two campaigns, tracked as Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack, by a threat actor that operates in Pakistan and primarily targets entities in the ...
TWCN Tech News

Files getting deleted automatically when clicked on Windows 11

If files are being deleted automatically when you click on them on your Windows 11/10 computer, these suggestions will help you fix the issue. Before proceeding, check for Windows Updates manually. If ...