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Microsoft delays Windows Recall again, now by December
2024-10-31 19:34

​Microsoft is again delaying the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature after announcing in August that it will be available for Insiders with Copilot+ PCs in October. [...]

Microsoft wants $30 if you want to delay Windows 11 switch
2024-10-31 18:07

​Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 home users can delay the switch to Windows 11 for one more year if they're willing to pay $30 for Extended Security Updates (ESU). [...]

Windows 11 Task Manager bug shows wrong number of running processes
2024-10-31 16:45

​Microsoft is investigating a new Windows 11 issue that causes the Task Manager to say there are zero running apps and background processes. [...]

Windows 11 Task Manager says no apps are active after preview update
2024-10-31 16:45

​Microsoft is investigating a new Windows 11 issue that causes the Task Manager to say there are zero running apps and background processes. [...]

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug causing apps to stop working
2024-10-31 14:40

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevents some apps launched from non-admin accounts from starting on Windows 10 22H2 systems after installing the September preview cumulative update. [...]

Windows Themes zero-day bug exposes users to NTLM credential theft
2024-10-30 21:30

Plus a free micropatch until Redmond fixes the flaw There's a Windows Themes spoofing zero-day bug on the loose that allows attackers to steal people's NTLM credentials.…

New Windows Themes zero-day gets free, unofficial patches
2024-10-29 20:21

Free unofficial patches are now available for a new Windows Themes zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to steal a target's NTLM credentials remotely. [...]

Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability
2024-10-29 10:16

Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attackers to compromise Windows user’s NTLM (authentication) credentials via a malicious Windows themes file still affects...

Russia targets Ukrainian conscripts with Windows, Android malware
2024-10-28 18:36

A hybrid espionage/influence campaign conducted by the Russian threat group 'UNC5812' has been uncovered, targeting Ukrainian military recruits with Windows and Android malware. [...]

Researchers Uncover OS Downgrade Vulnerability Targeting Microsoft Windows Kernel
2024-10-28 05:29

A new attack technique could be used to bypass Microsoft's Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE) on fully patched Windows systems, leading to operating system (OS) downgrade attacks. "This bypass...