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Thu, 10 Sept 2026
- BlueMoon exploit kit turns Chrome and Windows flaws into attacks
Four different espionage groups used the same exploit kit to target recently fixed flaws, showing why “patch later” is a dangerous gamble.
Malwarebytes LabsWindows, Chrome - Nightmare-Eclipse Strikes Again With 'ShieldCrash' Windows Exploit
The disgruntled researcher continued their vendetta against Microsoft by publishing yet another zero-day exploit for Windows Defender.
Dark ReadingMicrosoft, Windows - New 'BlueMoon' kit exploited Windows and Chrome zero-day flaws
Multiple cyber-espionage groups deployed an exploit kit dubbed "BlueMoon" that leveraged zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome.
BleepingComputerGoogle, Microsoft, Windows - The Windows Registry Adventure #7: Attack surface analysisProject ZeroWindows
- 2026-007: Critical Vulnerability in Windows Netlogon
On 12 May 2026, Microsoft published a security advisory addressing a critical vulnerability affecting Windows Server when acting as a domain controller. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. According to The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), this vulnerability is currently exploited by threat actors. It is strongly recommended updating affected Windows servers as soon as possible.
CERT-EUMicrosoft, Windows - Microsoft says September updates fix mouse settings reset issues
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that wiped mouse settings on some Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update.
BleepingComputerMicrosoft, Windows - Microsoft fixes bug that wiped Windows desktop settings
Microsoft says the September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates fix a known issue causing desktop settings to be lost or reset on some Windows devices.
BleepingComputerMicrosoft, Windows - New ‘ShieldCrash’ Zero-Day Exploit Targets Microsoft Defender
The exploit provides full System privileges on Windows machines running the September 2026 patches.
SecurityWeekMicrosoft, Windows
Wed, 9 Sept 2026
- Novel Blue Moon kit targeting Chrome and Windows reflects new reality of AI-driven exploits
Mind the patch gap, please and thank you
The RegisterWindows, Chrome
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