PowerShell scripts containing Japanese can stop working just because of how they are saved

While working as a company employee, I run four side-project pipelines on my home Windows PC unattended. They are run by the ...
cyberpress

TASK#STOMP PowerShell Backdoor Steals Business Documents and Maintains Persistent Remote Access

Its decoded payloads search local drives, watch for new files, and send collected data to two command-and-control servers. The malware ...

Should you use PowerShell or Git Bash for Claude Code on Windows - How to choose between the three screens

When you look up how to get started with Claude Code, the information varies from article to article. One article says "open ...
Windows Latest

I tested Microsoft’s secret tool that debloats Windows 11 and makes you a power user

Windows Developer Config automates setup for power users, killing MSN clutter and tweaking Windows 11 with one command. Here ...
Phoronix

Linux's Perf Script Command Much Faster With Overhaul As Python Module

A big patch series sent out this weekend for the Linux kernel's perf subsystem removes the embedded Python and Perl scripting ...
The Windows Club

Use PowerShell OSLicense Module to manage Windows Activation

Advances in technology have given us more powerful and versatile scripting languages, such as PowerShell and JavaScript. These languages offer broader capabilities and are better suited for modern web ...
The Hacker News

Iran-Linked Handala Hack Tied to HEAVYGRAM Telegram Backdoor That Can Steal Passwords

The Iran-linked "hacktivist" persona known as Handala Hack has been attributed to a Telegram-based surveillance backdoor called HEAVYGRAM and a Delphi-based utility known as CRUDEEXCLUDE. "HEAVYGRAM ...
BleepingComputer

New SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaign

A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns to steal credentials via a fake lock screen. The attacker impersonates the target ...
Redmond

How To Use PowerShell To Prepare for a Hardware Refresh

A simple PowerShell script can inventory installed applications and help determine what stays and what goes during a PC refresh. As someone who writes about all things Microsoft, I have quite a few ...
nytimes.com

What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing?

Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills. By Dana Goldstein After years of studying how human beings write, the ...
KDnuggets

5 Easy Ways to Install Python on Windows

Learn how to install Python on Windows using the Python Install Manager, WinGet, uv, Miniconda, or the official Python installer, and choose the best setup for beginners and Python development.
Microsoft

ACR Stealer: Two observed intrusion chains amid increased threat activity

From late April 2026 to mid-June 2026, Microsoft Defender Experts observed increased ACR Stealer activity across customer environments. These campaigns are successfully using ClickFix lures to steal ...