Today, at Wild West Hackin’ Fest, security researcher Wietze Beukema disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in Windows LK shortcut files that allow attackers to deploy malicious payloads. […]
Category: Microsoft
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, News, update
Microsoft Store updated with a new CLI, analytics, and Web Installer improvements
Microsoft has introduced new developer tools, updates to developer analytics, and a Web Installer in the Microsoft Store on Windows to help developers build and scale apps on the platform. “The Microsoft Store on Windows continues to evolve, shaped by ongoing feedback from developers building and scaling apps on the platform. Over the past months,…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links
Microsoft has fixed a “remote code execution” vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking specially crafted Markdown links, without displaying any Windows security warnings. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft Store Outlook add-in hijacked to steal 4,000 Microsoft accounts
The AgreeTo add-in for Outlook has been hijacked and turned into a phishing kit that stole more than 4,000 Microsoft account credentials. […]
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
CVE-2026-21514: Actively Exploited Word Flaw Evades OLE Security
Microsoft patched an actively exploited Word flaw that bypasses OLE protections and executes malicious documents without standard warnings.
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Cybersecurity, Don't miss, Global Security News, Microsoft, News
Microsoft begins Secure Boot certificate update for Windows devices
Microsoft has begun updating Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure that Windows devices continue to verify boot software as older certificates reach the end of their lifecycle and begin expiring in June 2026. How Secure Boot certificate updates work For most individuals and businesses that allow Microsoft to manage updates, the new…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 26H1, but it’s not for existing PCs. Instead, it will ship on devices with Snapdragon X2 processors and possibly other rumored ARM chips.w […]
AI, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Patch Tuesday, Risk Management, Threats
Microsoft Patch Tuesday matches last year’s zero-day high with six actively exploited vulnerabilities
Microsoft’s latest security update is littered with zero-day vulnerabilities, actively exploited defects that account for more than 10% of the total CVEs the vendor addressed in this month’s Patch Tuesday update. The vendor addressed 59 vulnerabilities affecting its various products for business operations and underlying systems, including six defects that were actively exploited prior to…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update to fix February 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, and continue rolling out replacements for expiring Secure Boot certificates. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 58 flaws
Today is Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 KB5077181 & KB5075941 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft rolls out new Secure Boot certificates before June expiration
Microsoft has begun rolling out updated Secure Boot certificates through monthly Windows updates to replace the original 2011 certificates that will expire in late June 2026. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft 365 outage takes down admin center in North America
Microsoft is investigating an outage that blocks some administrators with business or enterprise subscriptions from accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center. […]
Apps, Cybersecurity, Don't miss, Global Security News, Microsoft, News, Windows
Microsoft tightens Windows security with app transparency and user consent
Microsoft is strengthening default protections in Windows through two security initiatives, Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent. User Transparency and Consent User Transparency and Consent introduces a structured approach to how Windows presents security decisions to users. The operating system will prompt users when applications request access to sensitive resources such as…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. […]
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft: Exchange Online flags legitimate emails as phishing
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing Exchange Online issue that mistakenly flags legitimate emails as phishing and quarantines them. […]
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft: Exchange Online flags legitimate emails as phishing
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing Exchange Online issue that mistakenly flags legitimate emails as phishing and quarantines them. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft to shut down Exchange Online EWS in April 2027
Microsoft announced today that the Exchange Web Services (EWS) API for Exchange Online will be shut down in April 2027, after nearly 20 years. […]
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, News, OneDrive
Microsoft brings project-focused AI agents into OneDrive
Teams often rely on shared document collections to track project history, decisions, and operational knowledge. To support this workflow, Microsoft introduced Agents in OneDrive, allowing users to create AI assistants built from selected files and folders. The feature allows users to group project plans, meeting notes, technical specifications, presentations, and research materials into a single…
AI, GitHub, Global Security News, Microsoft, News, open source, operating system
Microsoft launches LiteBox, a security-focused open-source library OS
Microsoft has released LiteBox, a project intended to function as a security-focused library OS that can serve as a secure kernel for protecting a guest kernel using virtualization hardware. LiteBox was developed in collaboration with the Linux Virtualization Based Security (LVBS) project. The goal is to isolate and protect a normal guest kernel by running…
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft rolls out native Sysmon monitoring in Windows 11
Microsoft has started rolling out built-in Sysmon functionality to some Windows 11 systems enrolled in the Windows Insider program. […]
APT28, cyber attack, cyber attacks, Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Op Neusploit: Russian APT28 Uses Microsoft Office Flaw in Malware Attacks
A new campaign by the Russian-linked group APT28, called Op Neusploit, exploits a Microsoft Office flaw to steal emails for remote control of devices in Ukraine, Slovakia, and Romania.
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: January update shutdown bug affects more Windows PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that a known issue preventing some Windows 11 devices from shutting down also affects Windows 10 systems with Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft fixes bug causing password sign-in option to disappear
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that was causing the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options after installing Windows 11 updates released since August 2025. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft to disable NTLM by default in future Windows releases
Microsoft announced that it will disable the 30-year-old NTLM authentication protocol by default in upcoming Windows releases due to security vulnerabilities that expose organizations to cyberattacks. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a recent update. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Windows 11 KB5074105 update fixes boot, sign-in, and activation issues
Microsoft has released the KB5074105 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 32 changes, including fixes for sign-in, boot, and activation issues. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft links Windows 11 boot failures to failed December 2025 update
Microsoft has linked recent reports of Windows 11 boot failures after installing the January 2026 updates to previously failed attempts to install the December 2025 security update, which left systems in an “improper state.” […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
New Microsoft Teams feature will let you report suspicious calls
Microsoft plans to introduce a call reporting feature in Teams by mid-March, allowing users to flag suspicious or unwanted calls as potential scams or phishing attempts. […]
Commentary, Global Security News, Microsoft, op-ed
If you don’t control your keys, you don’t control your data
A recent Forbes investigation revealed that Microsoft has allegedly been handing over Bitlocker encryption recovery keys to law enforcement when served with warrants. Microsoft says it receives about 20 such requests annually. Taken narrowly, this may appear to be a routine case of lawful compliance. On closer inspection, it raises a consequential question about how…
Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft patches actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity Office zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks. […]
Check Point, Global Security News, Microsoft, Phishing Scam, Security
Fake Microsoft Teams Billing Phishing Alerts Reach 6,135 Users via 12,866 Emails
Scammers are abusing Microsoft Teams invitations to send fake billing notices, with 12,866 emails reaching around 6,135 users in a phone-based phishing campaign.
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates
Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft releases emergency OOB update to fix Outlook freezes
Microsoft has released emergency, out-of-band updates on Saturday for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix an issue that prevented Microsoft Outlook from opening when using PSTs stored in cloud storage. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Malicious AI extensions on VSCode Marketplace steal developer data
Two malicious extensions in Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace that were collectively installed 1.5 million times, exfiltrate developer data to China-based servers. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Outlook for iOS crashes, freezes due to coding error
Microsoft confirmed today that Outlook mobile may crash or freeze when launched on iPad devices due to a coding error. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft Teams to add brand impersonation warnings to calls
Microsoft will soon add new fraud protection features to Teams calls, warning users about external callers who attempt to impersonate trusted organizations in social engineering attacks. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft updates Notepad and Paint with more AI features
Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features with the latest updates to the Notepad and Paint apps for Windows 11 Insiders. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook freezes after Windows update
Microsoft shared a temporary workaround for customers experiencing Outlook freezes after installing this month’s Windows security updates. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft PowerToys adds new CursorWrap mouse ‘teleport’ tool
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.97, with a new mouse utility for multi-monitor setups and significant improvements to the Command Palette quick launcher. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs
Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday updates. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users
Microsoft confirmed that the KB5074109 January Windows 11 security update causes the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze and hang for users with POP email accounts. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from shutting down. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft Copilot Studio extension for VS Code now publicly available
Microsoft announced that the Copilot Studio extension for the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) integrated development environment is now available to all users. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, North America, Security
Microsoft disrupts massive RedVDS cybercrime virtual desktop service
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it disrupted RedVDS, a massive cybercrime platform linked to at least $40 million in reported losses in the United States alone since March 2025. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft updates Windows DLL that triggered security alerts
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to incorrectly flag a core Windows component, the company said in a service alert posted this week. […]
0day, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Patch Tuesday, Security
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday: 115 Vulnerabilities Fixed
Microsoft kicks off 2026 with 115 security updates, including a fix for an actively exploited zero-day. Protect your Windows and Office systems today.
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Windows 365 update blocks access to Cloud PC sessions
Microsoft confirmed that a recent Windows 365 update is blocking customers from accessing their Microsoft 365 Cloud PC sessions. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Patch Tuesday, Research, Threats
Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses 112 defects, including one actively exploited zero-day
Microsoft’s first security update of 2026 addressed 112 vulnerabilities affecting its products and underlying systems, including one actively exploited zero-day in Desktop Window Manager. The company’s latest Patch Tuesday update marks the second consecutive month with no critical vulnerabilities disclosed. The batch of patches also contains more than 110 CVEs for the second January in…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
New Windows updates replace expiring Secure Boot certificates
Microsoft has started rolling out new Secure Boot certificates that will automatically install on eligible Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5073724 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5073724 extended security update to fix the Patch Tuesday security updates, including 3 zero-days and a fix for expiring Secure Boot certificates. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 KB5074109 & KB5073455 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5074109 and KB5073455 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 114 flaws
Today is Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 114 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft is retiring the Lens scanner app for iOS, Android
Microsoft has started retiring the Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS devices on Friday, January 9th, with plans to remove it from app stores next month. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft is retiring ‘Send to Kindle’ in Word
Microsoft is retiring a feature that allowed you to send your documents to Kindle straight from Microsoft Word. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft may soon allow IT admins to uninstall Copilot
Microsoft is testing a new policy that allows IT administrators to uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant on managed devices. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft Exchange Online outage blocks access to mailboxes via IMAP4
Microsoft is working to fix an Exchange Online service outage that intermittently prevents users from accessing their mailboxes via the Internet Mailbox Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4). […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins
Microsoft will start enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting next month. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Classic Outlook bug prevents opening encrypted emails
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that prevents recipients from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft cancels plans to rate limit Exchange Online bulk emails
Microsoft announced today that it has canceled plans to impose a daily limit of 2,000 external recipients on Exchange Online bulk email senders. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft Copilot is rolling out GPT 5.2 as “Smart Plus” mode
Microsoft is rolling out GPT 5.2 to Copilot on the web, Windows, and mobile as a free upgrade, and it’ll coexist with the GPT 5.1 model. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft Teams to let admins block external users via Defender portal
Microsoft announced that security administrators will soon be able to block external users from sending messages, calls, or meeting invitations to members of their organization via Teams. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft Teams strengthens messaging security by default in January
Microsoft Teams will automatically enable messaging safety features by default in January to strengthen defenses against content tagged as malicious. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft confirms Teams is down and messages are delayed
Microsoft Teams is experiencing issues, with thousands reporting problems sending messages, including delays. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 10 OOB update released to fix Message Queuing (MSMQ) issues
This month’s extended security update for Windows 11 broke Message Queuing (MSMQ), which is typically used by enterprises to manage background tasks. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break RemoteApp connections
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows updates trigger RemoteApp connection failures on Windows 11 24H2/25H2 and Windows Server 2025 devices in Azure Virtual Desktop environments. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft asks IT admins to reach out for Windows IIS failures fix
Microsoft has asked businesses to reach out for advice on how to temporarily mitigate a Message Queuing (MSMQ) issue causing enterprise apps and Internet Information Services (IIS) sites to fail. […]
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, JumpCloud, Microsoft, Security, vulnerability
JumpCloud Remote Assist Flaw Lets Users Gain Full Control of Company Devices
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-34352) found by XM Cyber in the JumpCloud Remote Assist for Windows agent allows local users to gain full SYSTEM privileges. Businesses must update to version 0.317.0 or later immediately to patch the high-severity flaw.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Mobile, Software
Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices
Microsoft announced on Monday that it will soon block mobile devices running outdated email software from accessing Exchange Online services until they’re updated. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break VPN access for WSL users
Microsoft says that recent Windows 11 security updates are causing VPN networking failures for enterprise users running Windows Subsystem for Linux. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: December security updates cause Message Queuing failures
Microsoft has confirmed that the December 2025 security updates are breaking Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality, affecting enterprise applications and Internet Information Services (IIS) websites. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
New Windows RasMan zero-day flaw gets free, unofficial patches
Free unofficial patches are available for a new Windows zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft bounty program now includes any flaw impacting its services
Microsoft now pays security researchers for finding critical vulnerabilities in any of its online services, regardless of whether the code was written by Microsoft or a third party. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
New ConsentFix attack hijacks Microsoft accounts via Azure CLI
A new variation of the ClickFix attack dubbed ‘ConsentFix’ abuses the Azure CLI OAuth app to hijack Microsoft accounts without the need for a password or to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) verifications. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts
Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5071546 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5071546 extended security update to resolve 57 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 57 flaws
Microsoft’s December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 KB5072033 & KB5071417 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5072033 and KB5071417 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. […]
Europe, Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft investigates Copilot outage affecting users in Europe
Microsoft is working to mitigate an ongoing incident that has been blocking users in Europe from accessing the company’s AI-powered Copilot digital assistant. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft 365 license check bug blocks desktop app downloads
Microsoft is investigating and working to resolve a known issue that prevents customers from downloading Microsoft 365 desktop apps from the Microsoft 365 homepage. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft mitigates Windows LNK flaw exploited as zero-day
Microsoft has silently mitigated a high-severity Windows LNK vulnerability exploited by multiple state-backed and cybercrime hacking groups in zero-day attacks. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft Defender portal outage disrupts threat hunting alerts
Microsoft is working to mitigate an ongoing incident that has been blocking access to some Defender XDR portal capabilities for the past 10 hours. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: KB5070311 triggers File Explorer white flash in dark mode
Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update is triggering bright white flashes when launching the File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues
Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft says new Outlook can’t open some Excel attachments
Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that prevents some users from opening Excel email attachments in the new Outlook client. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible
Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. […]
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Security
Microsoft Teams Flaw in Guest Chat Exposes Users to Malware Attacks
New research from Ontinue exposes a major security flaw in Microsoft Teams B2B Guest Access. Learn how attackers bypass all Defender for Office 365 protections with a single invite.
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Security keys may prompt for PIN after recent updates
Microsoft warned users on Tuesday that FIDO2 security keys may prompt them to enter a PIN when signing in after installing Windows updates released since the September 2025 preview update. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft to secure Entra ID sign-ins from script injection attacks
Starting in mid-to-late October 2026, Microsoft will enhance the security of the Entra ID authentication system against external script injection attacks. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Exchange Online outage blocks access to Outlook mailboxes
Microsoft is investigating an Exchange Online service outage that is preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes using the classic Outlook desktop client. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft is speeding up the Teams desktop client for Windows
Microsoft says it will add a new Teams call handler beginning in January 2026 to reduce launch times and boost call performance for the Windows desktop client. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft tests File Explorer preloading for faster performance
Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times on Windows 11 systems. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025
Microsoft has warned IT administrators to prepare for the removal of Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) from Windows Server releases starting in November 2034. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu
Microsoft has confirmed a critical Windows 11 24H2 bug that causes the File Explorer, the Start Menu, and other key system components to crash after installing cumulative updates released since July 2025. […]
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Microsoft, Security
Critical 7 Zip Vulnerability With Public Exploit Requires Manual Update
A critical security flaw (CVE-2025-11001) in 7-Zip has a public exploit. Learn why this high-risk vulnerability is dangerous and how to manually update to version 25.01 now.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software, Technology
Nvidia confirms October Windows updates cause gaming issues
Nvidia has confirmed that last month’s security updates are causing gaming performance issues on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Out-of-band update fixes Windows 11 hotpatch install loop
Microsoft has released an out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Turn your Windows 11 migration into a security opportunity
Windows 11 migration is inevitable as Windows 10 support ends, and unsupported systems create major security and ransomware risks. Acronis explains how to use this migration to review backups, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure data stays recoverable. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Thunderbird adds native support for Microsoft Exchange accounts
Thunderbird 145 has been released with full native support for Microsoft Exchange email via the Exchange Web Services (EWS) protocol. […]