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New Windows Server updates cause domain controller crashes, reboots
2024-03-20 20:40

The March 2024 Windows Server updates are causing some domain controllers to crash and restart, according to widespread reports from Windows administrators. Affected servers are freezing and rebooting because of a Local Security Authority Subsystem Service process memory leak introduced with the March 2024 cumulative updates for Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2022.

Oracle warns that macOS 14.4 update breaks Java on Apple CPUs
2024-03-19 16:52

Oracle warned Apple customers to delay installing the latest macOS 14.4 Sonoma update because it will break Java on ARM-based Macs. According to Garcia-Ribeyro, since the Java Virtual Machine uses dynamic code generation and accesses memory in protected memory regions to ensure correctness and performance, its process will be terminated after deploying the macOS 14.4 update.

Microsoft's March Updates Fix 61 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Hyper-V Flaws
2024-03-13 05:38

Microsoft on Tuesday released its monthly security update, addressing 61 different security flaws spanning its software, including two critical issues impacting Windows Hyper-V that could lead to...

Brave: Sharp increase in installs after iOS DMA update in EU
2024-03-12 22:25

Brave has seen a sharp increase in users installing its privacy-focused Brave Browser on iPhones after Apple introduced changes to adhere to the new European Digital Markets Act. To comply with the Digital Markets Act, Apple introduced a new feature in iOS 17.4 that asks EU users to pick a default web browser from a list that includes Brave, among other options.

Windows KB5035849 update failing to install with 0xd000034 errors
2024-03-12 22:25

The KB5035849 cumulative update released during today's Patch Tuesday fails to install on Windows 10 and Windows Server systems with 0xd0000034 errors. According to a wave of reports from administrators and users, KB5035849 will not install when checking online for updates via Windows and Microsoft update servers.

Windows 11 KB5035853 update released, here's what's new
2024-03-12 18:08

Microsoft has released the KB5035853 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3 and 22H2, with 21 fixes and changes, including fixing a bug causing 0x800F0922 errors when installing updates. You can install the update now by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.

Windows 10 KB5035845 update released with 9 new changes, fixes
2024-03-12 17:59

Microsoft has released the KB5035845 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes nine new changes and fixes. Windows 10 users can also manually download and install the KB5035845 update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Windows 10 KB5001716 update fails with 0x80070643 errors, how to fix
2024-03-07 18:00

Microsoft is pushing out a Windows 10 KB5001716 update used to improve Windows Update that is ironically failing to install, showing 0x80070643 errors. Titled 'KB5001716: Update for Windows Update Service components,' this update has been pushed out by Microsoft over the years when new functionality needs to be added to Windows Update.

Urgent: Apple Issues Critical Updates for Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws
2024-03-06 05:54

Apple has released security updates to address several security flaws, including two vulnerabilities that it said have been actively exploited in the wild. The shortcomings are listed below -...

Week in review: LockBit leak site is back online, NIST updates its Cybersecurity Framework
2024-03-03 09:00

Overcoming the pressures of cybersecurity startup leadershipIn this Help Net Security interview, Kunal Agarwal, CEO at Dope Security, offers a look into the CEO's leadership philosophy, the process of building a high-caliber team, and the unique challenges of navigating a startup in the tech industry. How organizations can navigate identity security risks in 2024In this Help Net Security interview, Deepak Taneja, CEO of Zilla Security, discusses identity security risks and threats.