Security News
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was blocking customers from upgrading some devices running Windows 10 1903 and 1909 to newer OS versions. The issue was first acknowledged one month after the release of the KB4577062 Windows 10 optional update for versions 1903 and 1909 on September 16.
Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue affecting some Windows 10 devices and preventing users from using 'Reset this PC' to reinstall Windows. The Reset this PC feature comes with all Windows 10 versions and it allows users to reinstall the OS using a local recovery image or the latest Windows 10 version on Microsoft's servers.
Microsoft has added a new Windows 10 group policy that allows users to bypass safeguard holds placed on devices due to conflicts with hardware or software. A safeguard hold is when Microsoft prevents devices from being offered a new Windows 10 feature update if there are known compatibility issues with hardware, software, or settings.
Microsoft has improved the defrag experience and introduced theme-aware app splash screens with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20241, the latest Windows build available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. We fixed a recent issue where closing a tab in Microsoft Edge while Task Manager was up and running could result in Task Manager crashing.
Network-attached storage device maker QNAP warns customers that some NAS storage devices running vulnerable versions of the QTS operating system are exposed to attacks attempting to exploit the critical Windows ZeroLogon vulnerability. While NAS devices aren't commonly used as a Windows domain controller, some organizations might want to use this feature to allow IT admins to use some NAS models to manage user accounts, authentication, and enforce domain security.
Microsoft announced the security baseline draft release for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 20H2, as well as the intention to include the Microsoft Defender Antivirus 'Block At First Sight' feature within the new baseline. The Windows 10 security baseline enables security admins to use Microsoft-recommended Group Policy Object baselines to reduce Windows 10's attack surface and for boosting the overall security posture of enterprise endpoints.
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 1909 KB4580386 monthly "C" release preview cumulative update with quality improvements and fixes for Microsoft Xbox Game Pass, USB printer, and screen flashing issues. This preview cumulative update addresses an issue preventing Microsoft Xbox Game Pass users from playing some games that they were eligible to play and fixes a reliability issue that causes the display to flash constantly.
In this article we will explain how to download the Windows 10 20H2 ISO directly from Microsoft. How to download a Windows 10 20H2 ISO from Microsoft.
Adobe has released security updates to address critical vulnerabilities affecting ten of its Windows and macOS products that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable software versions. Adobe has released a security update for Adobe InDesign that fixes an Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability in the Creative Cloud Desktop Application installer for Windows that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Today's release of Windows 10 20H2 is the first release to automatically replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge regardless of any policies you have in place. When installed, Microsoft Edge Legacy will automatically be removed and be replaced with the new Microsoft Edge.