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Following the recent events with the CrowdStrike Falcon update, a new threat has surfaced: cybercriminals are taking advantage of the confusion to distribute a malware disguised as a fix called Daolpu.  Disguised as a recovery manual that claims to fix the update issues, this malware poses a serious risk to users globally. For a deep dive into the Falcon update and its aftermath, check out the full article here . Here's what you need to know to protect your systems and data from this new possible fallout. Spotting the Fake Recovery Manual   A new campaign is being run through phishing emails that pretend to be instructions for a Recovery Tool designed to fix Windows devices affected by the recent CrowdStrike Falcon crashes. According to CrowdStrike the crooks are sharing a document called: ‘New_Recovery_Tool_to_help_with_CrowdStrike_issue_impacting_Windows.docm,’ . When opened, the document shows a copy of a Microsoft support bulletin that instructs the reader on how to use...

In an unexpected and widespread interruption, Windows users worldwide are encountering system crashes due to CrowdStrike's flawed software update. This situation has left many users feeling confused and worried. Here's an overview of what CrowdStrike is, the impact of the "blue screen of death" (BSOD), and the actions you should take next.   What is CrowdStrike and Falcon Sensor? CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity giant that plays an important role in helping companies find and prevent security breaches, billing itself as having the “fastest mean time” to detect threats. Falcon Sensor is a cloud-based solution that combines multiple security solutions into a single hub, including antivirus capabilities, endpoint protection, threat detection, and real-time monitoring to prevent unauthorized access to a company’s system. On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike acknowledged that a recent update to Falcon Sensor caused Windows systems to experience critical errors, which has caused the...