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Microsoft says it broke some Windows 10 patching – as it fixes flaws under attack
2024-09-11 01:27

CISA wants you to leap on Citrix and Ivanti issues. Adobe, Intel, SAP also bid for patching priorities Patch Tuesday Another Patch Tuesday has dawned, as usual with the unpleasant news that there...

Microsoft fixes Windows Server performance issues from August updates
2024-09-10 20:45

​Microsoft says this month's Patch Tuesday cumulative updates also fix a known issue causing Windows Server 2019 boot problems, freezes, and performance issues after installing the August 2024...

Windows 10 KB5043064 update released with 6 fixes, security updates
2024-09-10 18:18

Microsoft has released the KB5043064 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes 6 changes and fixes, including a fix for Bluetooth devices that stop working due to a...

Microsoft fixes Windows Smart App Control zero-day exploited since 2018
2024-09-10 18:14

​Microsoft has fixed a Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen flaw that has been exploited in attacks as a zero-day since at least 2018. [...]

Windows 11 KB5043076 cumulative update released with 19 changes
2024-09-10 17:48

Microsoft has released the mandatory Windows 11 23H2 KB5043076 cumulative update to fix security vulnerabilities and make 19 improvements. [...]

Microsoft to start force-upgrading Windows 22H2 systems next month
2024-09-10 14:40

Microsoft announced that Windows 11 installs reaching the end of support next month, on October 8, will be force-upgraded to Windows 11 23H2. [...]

New Windows PowerToy launches, repositions apps to saved layouts
2024-09-03 18:38

​Microsoft has released a new Workspaces PowerToy that helps launch sets of applications using custom desktop layouts and configurations with a mouse click. [...]

New Rust-Based Ransomware Cicada3301 Targets Windows and Linux Systems
2024-09-03 13:16

Cybersecurity researchers have unpacked the inner workings of a new ransomware variant called Cicada3301 that shares similarities with the now-defunct BlackCat (aka ALPHV) operation. "It appears...

The 6 Best Antivirus Software Options for Windows in 2024
2024-09-03 10:26

Bitdefender GravityZone is best overall when it comes to our top choices for protection from malware like viruses, spyware, trojans, and bots.

Novel attack on Windows spotted in phishing campaign run from and targeting China
2024-09-02 03:06

Resources hosted at Tencent Cloud involved in Cobalt Strike campaign Chinese web champ Tencent's cloud is being used by unknown attackers as part of a phishing campaign that aims to achieve...