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Outdated Google Workspace Sync blocks Windows 11 24H2 upgrades
2024-12-09 18:34

Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with outdated Google Workspace Sync installs because they're causing Outlook launch issues. [...]

Micropatchers share 1-instruction fix for NTLM hash leak flaw in Windows 7+
2024-12-06 23:34

Microsoft's OS sure loves throwing your creds at remote systems Acros Security claims to have found an unpatched bug in Microsoft Windows 7 and onward that can be exploited to steal users' OS...

New Windows zero-day exposes NTLM credentials, gets unofficial patch
2024-12-06 16:32

A new zero-day vulnerability has been discovered that allows attackers to capture NTLM credentials by simply tricking the target into viewing a malicious file in Windows Explorer. [...]

Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware
2024-12-06 11:48

Downloading anything from the internet is a gamble these days: you might think that you are downloading an innocuous app from a legitimate firm but thanks to clever misuse of AI and some social...

Microsoft says having a TPM is "non-negotiable" for Windows 11
2024-12-05 00:44

Microsoft made it abundantly clear this week that Windows 10 users won't be able to upgrade to Windows 11 unless their systems come with TPM 2.0 support, stating it's a "non-negotiable" requirement. [...]

Microsoft says premature patch could make Windows Recall forget how to work
2024-12-04 14:03

Installed the final non-security preview update of 2024? Best not hop onto the Dev Channel Microsoft has pinned down why some eager Windows Insiders could not persuade the Recall preview to save...

Mozilla really wants you to set Firefox as default Windows browser
2024-12-02 13:48

In an effort to turn the tide, Mozilla is testing a fresh approach that could persuade more people to switch their default browser on Windows during the installation of the browser. [...]

Mozilla really wants you to easily set Firefox as default Windows browser
2024-12-02 13:48

Mozilla is testing a fresh approach that could persuade more people to switch their default browser on Windows. [...]

New Windows Server 2012 zero-day gets free, unofficial patches
2024-11-29 17:00

Free unofficial security patches have been released through the 0patch platform to address a zero-day vulnerability introduced over two years ago in the Windows Mark of the Web (MotW) security...

Bing Wallpaper app, now in Windows Store, accused of cookie shenanigans
2024-11-26 14:30

Microsoft free tool snooping on users? Surely not! If you've been tempted to download the Bing Wallpaper app to spice up your Windows 11 desktop backgrounds, you may want to think twice.…