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Security researchers flagged a fake Moltbot AI coding assistant extension for Visual Studio Code that auto-runs on launch, fetches payloads from malicious domains, and installs a remote-access backdoor (via ScreenConnect) with a DLL sideloading fallback, highlighting broader Moltbot misconfigurations and credential exposure across deployments.
Microsoft issued out-of-band patches to fix bugs introduced by the January 2026 Windows update, including Remote Desktop sign-in failures and a Secure Launch restart issue affecting Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server; affected systems should install the updates via Windows Update or have IT push them in managed environments.
Microsoft has released its Windows 11 remote desktop feature on Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, allowing users to beam multiple high-resolution monitors and try an immersive ultrawide mode, similar to Apple’s Vision Pro, with additional features like resizing displays and a passthrough environment view.
Microsoft has disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-49115) in Windows Remote Desktop Services, allowing remote code execution on affected systems. The flaw, with a CVSS score of 8.1, arises from improper memory handling and use-after-free conditions. It affects multiple Windows Server versions, including 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Although no active exploits have been reported, Microsoft has released patches as part of December 2024's Patch Tuesday updates. Users are urged to install these updates immediately to mitigate risks.
Remote desktop software provider AnyDesk experienced a cyberattack that led to unauthorized access to its production systems, prompting the company to reset passwords and revoke certificates. The company's software, used by millions of IT professionals, was targeted by threat actors and ransomware gangs. AnyDesk confirmed the incident and stated that customer data was not accessed, but security researchers reported stolen account details being sold on cybercrime forums, likely sourced from previous malware infections. The company has faced criticism for its handling of the cyberattack and is working with CrowdStrike to remediate the situation.
AnyDesk, the popular remote desktop application, has confirmed a hack of their production systems and urged users to change their passwords. The company has called in cyberattack response services to investigate and remediate the compromise, and has revoked all security-related certificates and systems. While they claim the situation is under control and safe to use AnyDesk, users are advised to download the latest client software and change their web portal passwords, as well as consider adding a second authentication factor for account security.