Security News

Windows 11 stock photo leaks upcoming Microsoft Paint redesign
2021-08-01 15:56

An official stock photo of Windows 11 has accidentally leaked the upcoming redesign of the Microsoft Paint application. Microsoft Paint was introduced with the first release of Windows in 1985, and while it is not the most advanced tool, it has become a fixture of the operating system.

Registry Explorer is the registry editor every Windows user needs
2021-08-01 15:12

Last week, a new open-source Registry Editor was released that puts Windows Regedit software to shame by supporting a host of advanced features, making editing the Registry easier than ever. If you are a Windows administrator or power user, then you have likely made changes to the Registry at one point using Windows built-in Registry Editor to fix a bug or tweak a configuration setting.

Remote print server gives anyone Windows admin privileges on a PC
2021-07-31 18:23

A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a device simply by installing a print driver. In June, a security researcher accidentally revealed a zero-day Windows print spooler vulnerability known as PrintNightmare that allowed remote code execution and elevation of privileges.

Public print server gives anyone Windows admin privileges
2021-07-31 18:23

A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a device simply by installing a print driver. In June, a security researcher accidentally revealed a zero-day Windows print spooler vulnerability known as PrintNightmare that allowed remote code execution and elevation of privileges.

Windows 10 now lets you install WSL with a single command
2021-07-30 19:08

Microsoft says the Windows Subsystem for Linux can now be installed on Windows 10, version 2004 or later using a single terminal command. "In the latest Windows Insider Preview builds, you can install everything you need to run WSL just by running wsl.exe -install," Windows Developer Platform Program Manager Craig Loewen said.

Microsoft shares mitigation for recent Windows Server printing issues
2021-07-30 12:00

Microsoft has released temporary mitigation info for a known issue that might cause print and scan failures on multiple Windows Server versions after installing July 2021 security updates on domain controllers. If the known issue still appears on up-to-date devices, affected customers should contact the device manufacturer and ask for setting changes or updates to make the printer or scanner compliant with CVE-2021-33764 hardenings deployed via July Windows 10 security updates.

Microsoft Warns of LemonDuck Malware Targeting Windows and Linux Systems
2021-07-29 23:23

An infamous cross-platform crypto-mining malware has continued to refine and improve upon its techniques to strike both Windows and Linux operating systems by setting its sights on older vulnerabilities, while simultaneously latching on to a variety of spreading mechanisms to maximize the effectiveness of its campaigns. "LemonDuck, an actively updated and robust malware that's primarily known for its botnet and cryptocurrency mining objectives, followed the same trajectory when it adopted more sophisticated behavior and escalated its operations," Microsoft said in a technical write-up published last week.

Windows 10 gaming issues fixed in KB5004296 — How to download
2021-07-29 21:30

Microsoft has released the optional KB5004296 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This update fixes Windows 10 gaming issues that have been plaguing users since March. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting 'Check for Updates.

Windows 10 KB5004296 Cumulative Update released with gaming fixes
2021-07-29 21:30

Microsoft has released the optional KB5004296 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This update fixes Windows 10 gaming issues that have been plaguing users since March. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting 'Check for Updates.

Windows 11 closer to release, latest build enters Beta Channel
2021-07-29 17:59

Microsoft today announced that Windows 11 is getting more stable and closer to release, with the latest Insider build being promoted to the Beta Channel. "If you are in the Dev Channel, now would be the right time to consider switching to the Beta Channel if you want to stay on more stabilized builds of Windows 11," the Windows Insider team said.