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…
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How To Uninstall Programs On Various Windows OS [Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, & XP]
In this post, we’ll show you how to uninstall programs on various Windows OS: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Does your computer feel like a cluttered attic, overflowing with programs you no longer use? Fear not, fellow tech adventurer! This guide will equip you with the knowledge to become a digital declutterer…
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How To Lock And Unlock Your Windows PC With A Pendrive (Like A Pro!)
Do you want to encrypt your Windows PC with a Pen drive or USB drive? Ever wished you could add a touch of secret agent flair to your PC security? Imagine locking your computer simply by removing a pen drive and unlocking it with its swift insertion – just like a high-tech key. Well, with…
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Microsoft Fixes Long-Standing ‘Update and Shut Down’ Bug in Windows 11
Your Windows 11 PC will finally shut down! Learn about the KB5067036 update that fixes the decades-old restart glitch, plus new features like faster search and simpler update names.
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How To Migrate From Windows 7 To Windows 10
In this post, we’ll show you how to migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without issues. Microsoft is scheduled to end the ever-reliable Windows 7’s glorious 10 years reign by January 2020. Support and services for Windows 7 will no longer be available, and it will not be able to receive any security patch.…
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How To Migrate From Windows 7 To Windows 10
In this post, we’ll show you how to migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without issues. Microsoft is scheduled to end the ever-reliable Windows 7’s glorious 10 years reign by January 2020. Support and services for Windows 7 will no longer be available, and it will not be able to receive any security patch.…
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Signal Gives Microsoft a Clear Signal: Do NOT Recall This
Black screen of DRM: Privacy-first messenger blocks Microsoft Recall The post Signal Gives Microsoft a Clear Signal: Do NOT Recall This appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Signal’s new Windows update prevents the system from capturing screenshots of chats
Signal said today that it is updating its Windows app to prevent the system from capturing screenshots, thereby protecting the content that is on display. The company said that this new “screen security” setting is enabled by default on Windows 11. Signal said that this new feature is designed to protect users’ privacy from Microsoft’s…
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It’ll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store
Microsoft is getting rid of developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, the digital distribution platform for its flagship operating system, the company announced Monday during its Build 2025 conference. Starting June 2025, individual developers will be able to sign up and publish apps to the Microsoft Store without having to pay to…
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AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint
Microsoft wants to make it easier for developers to build AI-powered apps on Windows devices. On Monday during its Build 2025 conference, Microsoft announced Windows AI Foundry, a rebranding and expansion of the Windows Copilot Runtime service the company launched last May. Microsoft describes Windows AI Foundry as a “unified platform for local AI development” —…
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Citizen Lab say exiled Uyghur leaders targeted with Windows spyware
The researchers said the attackers behind the campaign had “deep understanding of the target community.”
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Citizen Lab says exiled Uyghur leaders targeted with Windows spyware
The researchers said the attackers behind the campaign had “deep understanding of the target community.”
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Microsoft Moves Forward With Controversial Recall Feature
Microsoft a year ago was about to launch Recall, a Windows feature for Copilot+ PCs that takes regular screenshots of users’ systems and stores them so they can be searched for later. Privacy and security concerns forced the company to pull it back and rework it. Now it is in preview with Windows Insiders. The…
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Microsoft: Windows CLFS Vulnerability Could Lead to ‘Widespread Deployment and Detonation of Ransomware’
Microsoft warns CVE-2025-29824 lets attackers with user access escalate privileges to deploy ransomware via a flaw in Windows CLFS.
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Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 121 security holes in its Windows operating systems and software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in the wild. Eleven of those flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning malware or malcontents could exploit them with little to no interaction from Windows users. The zero-day…
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Microsoft Won’t Fix This Bad Zero Day (Despite Wide Abuse)
Satya says NO: Redmond blames Windows users, rather than solve 30-year-old bug—exploited since 2017. The post Microsoft Won’t Fix This Bad Zero Day (Despite Wide Abuse) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Nation-state groups hit hundreds of organizations with Microsoft Windows zero-day
Cybercriminals working on behalf of at least six nation-states are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to commit espionage, steal data and cryptocurrency, according to Trend Micro researchers. The vulnerability, which Trend Micro tracks as ZDI-CAN-25373, allows attackers to execute hidden malicious commands due to the way Windows displays the contents of shortcut…
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Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24071)
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security announcement and fixed the spoofing vulnerability of Windows File Explorer (CVE-2025-24071), with a CVSS score of 7.5. Due to the implicit trust and automatic file parsing behavior of .library-ms files by Windows Explorer, unauthenticated attackers can save files by constructing RAR/ZIP with an embedded malicious…
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Microsoft Security Update Notification in February of High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Multiple Products
Overview On February 12, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security update patch for February, which fixed 63 security issues involving widely used products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, Apps, and Microsoft Visual Studio, including high-risk vulnerabilities such as privilege escalation and remote code execution. Among the vulnerabilities fixed in Microsoft’s monthly update…
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Hackers are hijacking WordPress sites to push Windows and Mac malware
A cybersecurity company says hackers are pushing Mac and Windows malware through sites that are using outdated versions of WordPress. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Microsoft tests ‘scareware blocker’ for Edge that uses computer vision to detect scams
Microsoft is rolling out a new tool dubbed “scareware blocker,” which uses machine learning and computer vision to identify a very pervasive type of online scam. “Scareware” has blighted the web almost since its inception, often in the form of fake antivirus software that claims to have detected a non-existent threat on a user’s machine.…
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Smashing Security podcast #399: Honey in hot water, and reset your devices
Ever wonder how those “free” browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you with less savings and your favorite YouTubers with empty pockets. Plus, we take a look at…