Cymulate researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in Windows Task Scheduler (schtasks.exe) that allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges, bypass UAC prompts, and manipulate or erase audit logs. This enables privilege escalation and stealthy actions, significantly increasing risks within Windows environments, including potential data exfiltration and evasion of detection, even for low-privileged users.

IPVanish’s malware protection confirmed among the best on the market
IPVanish’s malware and tracker blocking technology is among the best in the market, according to independent auditors. VIPRE Advanced Security, the service fuelling IPVanish, received