Security News

New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement
2025-04-01 21:33

A previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use local accounts. [...]

Windows 11 quick machine recovery: Restoring devices with boot issues
2025-03-31 09:41

Microsoft has rolled out quick machine recovery, a new Windows feature aimed at preventing prolonged widespread outages like the one caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update in July 2024. The goal of...

Microsoft tests new Windows 11 tool to remotely fix boot crashes
2025-03-30 16:06

Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 tool called Quick Machine Recovery, which is designed to remotely deploy fixes for buggy drivers and configurations that prevent the operating system...

Microsoft's killing script used to avoid Microsoft Account in Windows 11
2025-03-30 12:16

Microsoft has removed the 'BypassNRO.cmd' script from Windows 11 preview builds, which allowed users to bypass the requirement to use a Microsoft Account when installing the operating system. [...]

Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows updates
2025-03-28 11:41

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused problems with Remote Desktop and RDS connections after installing Windows updates released since January 2025. [...]

Windows 11 KB5053656 update released with 38 changes and fixes
2025-03-27 18:21

​​Microsoft has released the KB5053656 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 38 changes, including real-time translation on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs and fixes for...

Microsoft: New Windows scheduled task will launch Office apps faster
2025-03-27 17:00

​In May, Microsoft plans to roll out a new Windows scheduled task that launches automatically to help Microsoft Office apps load faster. [...]

Mozilla warns Windows users of critical Firefox sandbox escape flaw
2025-03-27 14:48

Mozilla has released Firefox 136.0.4 to patch a critical security vulnerability that can let attackers escape the web browser's sandbox on Windows systems. [...]

Recent Windows Server 2025 updates cause Remote Desktop freezes
2025-03-27 13:59

​Microsoft says a known issue is causing Remote Desktop freezes on Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since the February 2025 Patch Tuesday. [...]

APT36 Spoofs India Post Website to Infect Windows and Android Users with Malware
2025-03-27 12:31

An advanced persistent threat (APT) group with ties to Pakistan has been attributed to the creation of a fake website masquerading as India's public sector postal system as part of a campaign...