Security News

Windows 11 Media Update Bug Stops Security Updates
2024-12-30 19:21

Microsoft advises users not to install recent security updates using physical media. The company is working on a fix.

Microsoft adds another problem to the Windows 11 24H2 naughty list
2024-12-27 17:30

Santa Satya pops one more issue into his sack just in time for Christmas The trickle of known issues with Windows 11 24H2 has continued with a new one just in time for festive season: installed...

Windows 11 installation media bug causes security update failures
2024-12-26 15:31

Microsoft is warning of an issue when using a media support to install Windows 11, version 24H2, that causes the operating system to not accept further security updates. [...]

Five lesser known Task Manager features in Windows 11
2024-12-25 15:55

Windows 11 is far from perfect, but it does make Task Manager significantly better. In this article, we're going to take a closer look at some of our favourite Task Manager features. [...]

Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
2024-12-19 17:28

​Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output. [...]

Microsoft says Auto HDR causes game freezes on Windows 11 24H2
2024-12-19 16:23

​Microsoft is now blocking Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with Auto HDR enabled due to a compatibility issue that causes game freezes. [...]

Windows kernel bug now exploited in attacks to gain SYSTEM privileges
2024-12-16 19:50

CISA has warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a high-severity Windows kernel vulnerability. [...]

Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block on PCs with USB scanners
2024-12-11 19:06

Microsoft has lifted a compatibility block preventing Windows 11 24H2 upgrades after fixing a bug causing USB connection issues to some scanners. [...]

New Malware Technique Could Exploit Windows UI Framework to Evade EDR Tools
2024-12-11 15:13

A newly devised technique leverages a Windows accessibility framework called UI Automation (UIA) to perform a wide range of malicious activities without tipping off endpoint detection and response...

Windows 10 KB5048652 update fixes new motherboard activation bug
2024-12-10 18:45

Microsoft has released the KB5048652 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, which contains six fixes, including a fix that prevented Windows 10 from activating when you change a device's motherboard. [...]