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New Windows Server KB5039227 and KB5039217 updates fix LSASS crashes
2024-06-11 19:27

Microsoft has released the Windows Server 2022 KB5039227 and Windows Server 2019 KB5039217 cumulative updates with security fixes and fixes for a variety of bugs. These updates are mandatory as they are part of Microsoft's June 2024 Patch Tuesday and contain security updates for 51 vulnerabilities.

Windows 11 KB5039212 update released with 37 changes, fixes
2024-06-11 18:06

Microsoft is rolling out the KB5039212 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H3 with thirty-seven improvements and changes, including better drag-and-drop support in the File Explorer address bar. You can go to Start > Settings > Windows Update and click 'Check for Updates' to download the update.

Windows 10 KB5039211 update released with new feature, 12 fixes
2024-06-11 17:45

Microsoft has released the KB5039211 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with 12 changes, including a Snipping Tool feature that allows you to edit Android photos in Windows. The Windows 10 KB5039211 update is mandatory as it contains containing Microsoft's June 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates.

LastPass says 12-hour outage caused by bad Chrome extension update
2024-06-07 22:02

LastPass says its almost 12-hour outage yesterday was caused by a bad update to its Google Chrome extension. The impact did not go unnoticed, with LastPass customers venting their frustration on Reddit and Twitter about the outage and their inability to retrieve their saved credentials and log in to sites.

Kali Linux 2024.2 released: 18 new tools, countless updates
2024-06-05 18:23

It includes future package compatibility for 32-bit platforms, improvements to GNOME 46 and Xfce, and 18 new tools. Kali 2024.2 introduces GNOME 46, offering a refined experience that builds on the enhancements from previous versions.

Beware: Fake Browser Updates Deliver BitRAT and Lumma Stealer Malware
2024-06-03 03:51

Fake web browser updates are being used to deliver remote access trojans (RATs) and information stealer malware such as BitRAT and Lumma Stealer (aka LummaC2). "Fake browser updates have been...

Mystery miscreant remotely bricked 600,000 SOHO routers with malicious firmware update
2024-05-31 00:15

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Microsoft: Windows 11 preview update causes taskbar crashes
2024-05-30 22:22

Microsoft warned customers on Thursday that the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 is causing taskbar crashes and glitches. Today, one day after this cumulative update was rolled out, Redmond added a new known issue to the KB5037853 support document confirming that Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 users might experience taskbar issues.

Windows 11 KB5037853 update fixes File Explorer issues, 20 bugs
2024-05-29 22:18

Microsoft has released the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which includes 32 fixes and changes. Among this cumulative update's highlights, Microsoft mentions fixing an issue causing the Windows File Explorer to freeze when swiping from the screen edge after turning off edge swiping and a second bug fix that causes it to start with a two-minute delay after pining a folder on a network share to Quick Access.

Windows 10 KB5037849 update released with 9 changes or fixes
2024-05-29 21:29

Microsoft has released the optional KB5037849 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with nine fixes or changes. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing a 'Check for Updates.