Bleeping Computer

Malicious PowerShell script pushing malware looks AI-written

A threat actor is using a PowerShell script that was likely created with the help of an artificial intelligence system such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, or Microsoft's CoPilot. The adversary ...
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 ...
Redmond Magazine

Launching a PowerShell Script from Excel, Revisited

We're going to build off my previous series to show how to further the communication channel between Excel and PowerShell. In a recent series of posts, I explained how to launch a PowerShell script ...
Hosted on MSN

4 PowerShell scripts I run on every Windows install

For many users, Windows isn't ready to use out of the box, and one of the most frustrating parts isn't the actual install itself, but everything that comes after. Fixing the bad defaults, renaming the ...
Bleeping Computer

ViperSoftX malware covertly runs PowerShell using AutoIT scripting

The latest variants of the ViperSoftX info-stealing malware use the common language runtime (CLR) to load and execute PowerShell commands within AutoIt scripts to evade detection. CLR is a key ...
Hosted on MSN

3 PowerShell scripts I use for every fresh Windows install

In the last year, I have had to install Windows on a couple of devices, some due to work-related commitments, and others purely for experimental purposes. After the first few installs, I knew I had to ...
TechSpot

This PowerShell script promises to remove every AI feature from Windows

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Delays Exchange Online PowerShell Credential Cutoff

Microsoft has delayed Exchange Online PowerShell's credential cutoff to December 2026, while scripts using stored passwords ...
Redmond Magazine

Challenges With Using RemoteApp to Host Custom Applications Part 2

RemoteApp cannot directly execute PowerShell .PS1 files -- a .CMD launcher script can be used to call powershell.exe and run the script. Execution policy and blocked script files can prevent ...
TechRepublic

Windows Administrator’s PowerShell Script Kit (Part 1)

Enhance Active Directory tasks with these 21 PowerShell scripts, such as creating accounts, checking for account lockouts, and finding domain administrators. Save Time — Boost efficiency by automating ...
TechRepublic

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve reporting, and supercharge your workflow. If you spend any time working with systems, chances ...