Security News

Windows 10 KB4598298 update fixes crashes and restart issues
2021-01-22 12:54

Microsoft has released the KB4598298 update for all editions of Windows 10 and Windows Server versions 1809 and 1909, with fixes for unexpected system restart issues, system crashes due to BitLocker, and multiple LSASS issues. After installing the KB4598298 non-security preview cumulative update you may experience issues with system and user certificates getting lost if updating from Windows 10 1809 or later versions using outdated update media.

New Windows 10 update leaks info on upcoming 21H1 feature update
2021-01-22 05:05

A Windows 10 20H2 cumulative update released to Insiders on the 'Release' channel leaked that the next feature updated will be 21H1. When Microsoft releases new feature updates, it typically alternates between releasing them as a full-featured update or a small enablement package, which simply turns on dormant features already built into Windows 10. As the last feature update was Windows 10 20H2 and was distributed as an enablement package, the thought was the Windows 10 21H1 would be released as a full feature update.

Windows 10 bug crashes your PC when you access this location
2021-01-17 15:21

A bug in Windows 10 causes the operating system to crash with a Blue Screen of Death simply by opening a certain path in a browser's address bar or using other Windows commands. Today, we look at the second bug that causes Windows 10 to perform a BSOD crash by merely attempting to open an unusual path.

Windows 10 bug causes a BSOD crash when opening a certain path
2021-01-17 15:21

A bug in Windows 10 causes the operating system to crash with a Blue Screen of Death simply by opening a certain path in a browser's address bar or using other Windows commands. Today, we look at the second bug that causes Windows 10 to perform a BSOD crash by merely attempting to open an unusual path.

Windows 10 bug corrupts your hard drive on seeing this file's icon
2021-01-14 05:05

An unpatched zero-day in Microsoft Windows 10 allows attackers to corrupt an NTFS-formatted hard drive with a one-line command. The researcher told BleepingComputer that the flaw became exploitable starting around Windows 10 build 1803, the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, and continues to work in the latest version.

Microsoft addresses issue breaking Windows 10 'Reset this PC'
2021-01-13 12:14

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused the Windows 10 "Reset this PC" feature to fail in some cases, on both client and server platforms. The 'Reset this PC' feature allows Windows 10 customers to reinstall the operating system using either a local recovery image or the latest Windows 10 version available on Microsoft's servers.

Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4598229 & KB4598242 released
2021-01-12 13:30

Like every Windows Update, you can open the Settings app and click on the Windows Update option to install the patches. Devices will only be impacted if they have already installed any Latest cumulative update released September 16, 2020 or later and then proceed to update to a later version of Windows 10 from media or an installation source which does not have an LCU released October 13, 2020 or later integrated.

Windows 10 hardware security enabled by default on new Surface PC
2021-01-11 13:46

Microsoft has unveiled today the new Surface Pro 7+ for enterprise and educational customers, an ultra-light 2-in-1 device that comes with Windows Enhanced Hardware Security features enabled by default. The new Surface PC will help defend against escalation of privilege attacks which target sensitive info stored in a device's memory with the help of virtualization-based security and Hypervisor-protected code integrity - also known as Memory Integrity.

What to expect from Microsoft and Windows 10 in 2021
2021-01-10 18:01

With 2021 finally here, Microsoft is planning on releasing some exciting new features and updates this year for Windows 10 operating system and other products. Microsoft has already confirmed that Windows 11 wouldn't be released, and the company plans to update Windows 10 with new variants, features, improvements, and fixes.

How to integrate Everything search in the Windows 10 taskbar
2021-01-10 17:37

Windows 10 users can now integrate the Everything search engine directly into the Windows taskbar using the new 'EverythingToolbar' application. If you are a user of voidtool's Everything search engine for Windows, you know what a terrific search tool it is for Windows.