Security News

Windows 10 KB5034122 update released with fix for shut down bug
2024-01-09 19:48

Microsoft has released the KB5034122 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes only a small number of fixes due to the holiday season. KB5034122 is a mandatory Windows 10 cumulative update containing the January 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates.

Windows 11 KB5034123 update released with security and Wi-Fi fixes
2024-01-09 18:52

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5034123 cumulative update for versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix a variety of issues, including a potential Wi-Fi bug that was fixed in a KIR last month. [...]

The best Windows 11 features added in 2023
2024-01-09 06:53

The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for Windows 11 with the introduction of several new features and improvements. Windows 11 introduces Windows Copilot, an innovative AI assistant that merges the capabilities of Bing Chat with additional plugins.

New Bandook RAT Variant Resurfaces, Targeting Windows Machines
2024-01-05 05:16

A new variant of remote access trojan called Bandook has been observed being propagated via phishing attacks with an aim to infiltrate Windows machines, underscoring the continuous evolution of...

Microsoft kills off Windows app installation from the web, again
2024-01-04 00:02

Microsoft has disabled a protocol that allowed the installation of Windows apps after finding that miscreants were abusing the mechanism to install malware. The move came just before Christmas, and seemingly mimicked issues first reported in December 2021, to address a Windows AppX Installer vulnerability in which an attacker could spoof App Installer into installing malicious software.

Steam drops support for Windows 7 and 8.1 to boost security
2024-01-02 20:39

Steam is no longer supported on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 as of January 1, with the company recommending users upgrade to a newer operating system. "As of January 1 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems," reads the support article.

New Variant of DLL Search Order Hijacking Bypasses Windows 10 and 11 Protections
2024-01-01 14:00

Security researchers have detailed a new variant of a dynamic link library (DLL) search order hijacking technique that could be used by threat actors to bypass security mechanisms and achieve...

Microsoft fixes Wi-Fi issues triggered by recent Windows updates
2023-12-20 16:15

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing Wi-Fi network connectivity problems on Windows 11 systems triggered by recently released cumulative updates. Microsoft resolved this widespread known issue through Known Issue Rollback, a Windows feature that helps reverse flawed non-security updates delivered via Windows Update.

New Go-Based JaskaGO Malware Targeting Windows and macOS Systems
2023-12-20 08:10

A new Go-based information stealer malware called JaskaGO has emerged as the latest cross-platform threat to infiltrate both Windows and Apple macOS systems. AT&T Alien Labs, which made the...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Wi-Fi issues, asks for user feedback
2023-12-19 18:40

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 11 devices experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues after installing recent cumulative updates. "Microsoft has received reports of an issue in which some Wi-Fi adapters might not connect to some networks after installing KB5032288," Redmond said in a new update to the Windows release health hub.