Security News

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug letting attackers trigger BSOD crashes
2021-02-10 08:30

Microsoft has fixed a bug that could allow a threat actor to create specially crafted downloads that crash Windows 10 simply by opening the folder where they are downloaded. Last month, we reported on a bug in the Windows 10 console multiplexer driver, condrv.

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 console bug leading to blue screens
2021-02-10 08:30

Microsoft has fixed a bug that could allow a threat actor to create specially crafted downloads that crash Windows 10 simply by opening the folder where they are downloaded. Last month, we reported on a bug in the Windows 10 console multiplexer driver, condrv.

Microsoft fixes the Windows 10 console driver crash bug
2021-02-10 08:30

Microsoft has fixed a bug that could allow a threat actor to create specially crafted downloads that crash Windows 10 simply by opening the folder where they are downloaded. Last month, we reported on a bug in the Windows 10 console multiplexer driver, condrv.

Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4601315 & KB4601319 released
2021-02-09 18:29

As part of the February Patch cycle, Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update for all supported version of Windows. The cumulative update with security fixes is rolling out to PCs with October 2020 Update, May 2020 Update, November 2019 Update, and May 2019 Update.

Microsoft: Recent Windows 10 gaming issues caused by Discord bug
2021-02-09 13:37

Microsoft has acknowledged a known issue that was causing Direct3D 12 games to fail to launch or crash with an error on some Windows 10 devices. "Microsoft and Discord have found incompatibility issues with some games using Direct3D 12 when the in-game overlay feature of Discord is enabled," Microsoft said.

Mozilla fixes Windows 10 NTFS corruption bug in Firefox
2021-02-06 20:07

Mozilla has released Firefox 85.0.1 and includes a fix that prevents a Windows 10 NTFS corruption bug from being triggered from the browser. Last month, BleepingComputer reported that a bug in Windows 10 and Windows XP allows non-privileged users to mark an NTFS volume as dirty.

Windows 10 April updates remove Microsoft Edge Legacy permanently
2021-02-05 17:56

Microsoft has announced today that Microsoft Edge Legacy will be permanently removed and replaced with the new Microsoft Edge after installing April's Windows 10 Patch Tuesday security update. "To replace this out of support application, we are announcing that the new Microsoft Edge will be available as part of the Windows 10 cumulative monthly security update-otherwise referred to as the Update Tuesday release-on April 13, 2021," the Microsoft Edge Team said.

Recent Windows 10 updates cause Visual Studio, WPF app crashes
2021-02-05 15:27

Visual Studio is crashing when docking or dragging windows around after installing recently released. NET Framework cumulative update previews for Windows 10 and Windows Server.

Windows 10 2004 now in broad deployment, available to everyone
2021-02-04 18:01

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10, version 2004 has now been added to the broad deployment channel and will be available to everyone via Windows Update. Microsoft officially started rolling out Windows 10 2004 in May 2020, but for many people, it wasn't yet being offered when checking via Windows Update.

Microsoft fixes issue causing Windows 10 apps to forget passwords
2021-02-03 19:12

Microsoft has addressed a known issue impacting multiple Windows 10 apps and causing them to forget users' passwords after upgrading devices to certain Windows 10, version 2004 builds. The issue was resolved in the KB4598291 release preview cumulative update for all editions of Windows 10 and Windows Server versions 2004 and 20H2. This update also comes with fixes for device deactivation issues and freezing problems while playing games full-screen.