Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update to fix a security vulnerabilities affecting Windows 11 Enterprise devices that receive hotpatch updates instead of the regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. […]
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Microsoft releases Windows 11 OOB hotpatch to fix RRAS RCE flaw
Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update to fix a security vulnerabilities affecting Windows 11 Enterprise devices that receive hotpatch updates instead of the regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. […]
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Review: Does the $599 MacBook Neo Fit in Your Life?
Comparing Apple’s new budget laptop to the new M5 MacBook Air plus a comparable Chromebook and Windows PC.
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Microsoft: Windows 11 users can’t access C: drive on some Samsung PCs
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C: drive and are unable to launch applications. […]
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March Patch Tuesday visits 15 product families
Eight Critical-severity bugs – none in Windows – appear in 84-CVE haul Categories: Threat Research Tags: Patch Tuesday, x-ops, Microsoft, Windows, detection
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2026 Edition
Microsoft Corp. today pushed security updates to fix at least 77 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. There are no pressing “zero-day” flaws this month (compared to February’s five zero-day treat), but as usual some patches may deserve more rapid attention from organizations using Windows. Here are a few highlights from this…
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5078885 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5078885 extended security update to fix the March 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including 2 zero-days and an issue that prevent some devices from shutting down. […]
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Windows 11 KB5079473 & KB5078883 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. […]
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Microsoft brings phishing-resistant Windows sign-ins via Entra passkeys
Microsoft is rolling out passkey support for Microsoft Entra on Windows devices, adding phishing-resistant passwordless authentication via Windows Hello. […]
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Microsoft flips Windows Autopatch to default hotpatch security updates
Microsoft is changing the default behavior in Windows Autopatch so that hotpatch security updates are enabled automatically for eligible devices managed through Microsoft Intune or the Microsoft Graph API starting with the May 2026 Windows security update. Windows Autopatch is a Microsoft-managed service that automates updates for Windows and Office. It also lets IT administrators…
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Microsoft to enable Windows hotpatch security updates by default
Microsoft will turn on hotpatch security updates by default for all eligible Windows devices managed through Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft Graph API, beginning with the May 2026 Windows security update. […]
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Microsoft warns of ClickFix campaign exploiting Windows Terminal to deliver Lumma Stealer
Microsoft warns of ClickFix campaign using Windows Terminal to deliver Lumma Stealer via social engineering attacks. Microsoft revealed a new ClickFix campaign where attackers exploit Windows Terminal to run a complex attack chain, ultimately deploying Lumma Stealer malware. The campaign uses social engineering to trick users into executing malicious commands, highlighting growing risks to Windows…
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Bitwarden adds support for passkey login on Windows 11
Bitwarden announced support for logging into Windows 11 devices using passkeys stored in the manager’s vault, enabling phishing-resistant authentication. […]
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Windows 10 KB5075039 update fixes broken Recovery Environment
Microsoft has released the KB5075039 Windows Recovery Environment update for Windows 10 to fix a long-standing issue that prevented some users from accessing the Recovery environment. […]
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New Defender deployment tool streamlines Windows device onboarding with single executable
Microsoft’s Defender deployment tool for Windows helps administrators manage device onboarding at scale with updated progress visibility and additional controls. Simplified deployment with added administrative controls The tool adapts to the operating system and supports endpoint security across a broad range of Windows devices. It eliminates the need for separate onboarding files for modern and…
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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
Windows 11 25H2 has been released, but behind the scenes, Microsoft is constantly working to improve the newest version of Windows. The company frequently rolls out public preview builds to members of its Windows Insider Program, allowing them to test out — and help shape — upcoming features. Skip to the latest builds The Windows…
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BYOVD Turns Trusted Drivers Against Windows Security
A growing number of great actor groups are quietly abusing legitimate Windows drivers to turn endpoint defenses against themselves. Known as Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD), the technique allows attackers to load a digitally signed but flawed driver and exploit it to gain full kernel-level access. Attackers “… load a legitimate, digitally signed, but…
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Fake Xeno and Roblox Utilities Used to Install Windows RAT, Microsoft Warns
Fake Xeno and Roblox gaming tools are spreading a Windows RAT (remote access trojan) using PowerShell and LOLBins, Microsoft Threat Intelligence warns.
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Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD script execution. […]
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Microsoft brings ASUS and Dell into the Windows 365 Cloud PC strategy
Microsoft is adding two new Windows 365 Cloud PC devices, the ASUS NUC 16 for Windows 365 and the Dell Pro Desktop for Windows 365, expanding hardware options for its cloud-based desktop service. Both devices are scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026, with distribution varying by region and model. The two devices…
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Windows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool
Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System Monitor (Sysmon) functionality. […]
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Nvidia plans a Windows PC SoC, setting up direct competition with Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD
Nvidia is developing a system-on-chip (SoC) for Windows PCs, with Dell and Lenovo among the OEMs planning to build notebooks and desktops around the processor later this year. The chip would be based on the GB10, which Nvidia developed with MediaTek and launched in October 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with…
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Windows 365 for Agents brings managed cloud PCs to autonomous workflows
Microsoft’s Windows 365 for Agents is a cloud platform that gives AI agents secure access to cloud PCs. It lets builders run copilots, agents, and automated workflows in Windows environments without managing infrastructure. The platform includes security, policy controls, scalability, and visibility so agents can browse websites, process data, and complete tasks inside a managed…
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Microsoft extends security patching for three Windows products at a price
Support is ending for three Windows products released in 2016, with deadlines beginning in October 2026. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB will reach end of support on October 13, 2026, followed by Windows Server 2016 on January 12, 2027. Microsoft states that organizations still running these products will…
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Hackers Use Excel Exploit to Hide XWorm 7.2 in JPEG Files, Hijack PCs
A new phishing campaign is spreading XWorm 7.2 via malicious Excel files, hiding the malware in Windows processes, and using AES encryption to steal passwords and Wi-Fi keys.
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Microsoft Patches CVE-2026-26119 Privilege Escalation in Windows Admin Center
Microsoft has disclosed a now-patched security flaw in Windows Admin Center that could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges. Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based management tool set that lets users manage their Windows Clients, Servers, and Clusters without the need for connecting to the cloud. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-26119,…
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Remcos RAT Expands Real-Time Surveillance Capabilities
New Remcos RAT variant enhances real-time surveillance and evasion techniques to compromise Windows
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Microsoft reveals critical Windows Admin Center vulnerability (CVE-2026-26119)
Microsoft has disclosed a privilege-escalation vulnerability in Windows Admin Center (WAC), a browser-based platform widely used by IT administrators and infrastructure teams to manage Windows clients, servers, clusters, Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines, as well as Active Directory-joined systems. Although the issue was patched in early December 2025 with the release of Windows Admin Center…
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Windows Admin Center Flaw Opens Door to Privilege Escalation
A vulnerability in Windows Admin Center (WAC) could allow authorized attackers to escalate privileges in enterprise environments. The issue affects WAC version 2.6.4 and has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.8. “Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network,” said Microsoft in its advisory. How the…
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Notepad++ secures update channel in wake of supply chain compromise
Notepad++, the popular text and source code editor for Windows whose update mechanism was hijacked last year, The post Notepad++ secures update channel in wake of supply chain compromise appeared first on Help Net Security.
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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws…
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How to Recover Lost or Deleted Data on Windows 11?
In this post, I will show you how to recover lost or deleted data on Windows 11. Many users with eligible systems have already installed Windows 11, since its public release on October 5, 2021. If you’re one of the users and have mistakenly deleted or lost data from Windows 11 system, there is no…
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ClickFix Campaign Uses Fake CAPTCHA Pages to Deliver StealC Malware on Windows
A new social engineering campaign is abusing fake CAPTCHA verification pages to trick Windows users into launching StealC information-stealing malware. The attack relies on compromised websites that display convincing Cloudflare-style security checks, prompting victims to manually execute malicious PowerShell commands under the guise of routine verification. “StealC exfiltrates browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, Steam accounts, Outlook…
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Windows 11 KB5077181 fixes boot failures linked to failed updates
Microsoft says it has resolved a Windows 11 bug that caused some commercial systems to fail to boot with an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” error after installing recent security updates, with the fix delivered in the February 2026 Patch Tuesday update. […]
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1,800+ Windows Servers Hit by BADIIS SEO Malware
More than 1,800 Windows servers have been quietly compromised in a sprawling malware campaign that turns legitimate websites into tools for search engine manipulation. The operation leverages a sophisticated strain known as BADIIS to infect Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) environments, allowing threat actors to monetize trusted infrastructure without disrupting normal operations. We found “……
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Microsoft Under Pressure to Bolster Defenses for BYOVD Attacks
Threat actors are exploiting security gaps to weaponize Windows drivers and terminate security processes in targeted networks, and there may be no easy fixes in sight.
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Four new reasons why Windows LNK files cannot be trusted
The number of ways that Windows shortcut (.LNK) files can be abused just keeps growing: A cybersecurity researcher has documented four new techniques to trick Windows users into running malicious actions through innocent-looking shortcuts. Wietze Beukema demonstrated how to spoof the visible LNK destination, hide command-line arguments, and execute a different program than the one…
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Four new reasons why Windows LNK files cannot be trusted
The number of ways that Windows shortcut (.LNK) files can be abused just keeps growing: A cybersecurity researcher has documented four new techniques to trick Windows users into running malicious actions through innocent-looking shortcuts. Wietze Beukema demonstrated how to spoof the visible LNK destination, hide command-line arguments, and execute a different program than the one…
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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. […]
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Windows Notepad RCE Flaw Exploits Markdown Files
Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the modern Windows Notepad app that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Markdown file. The issue carries a CVSS score of 8.8 and requires user interaction to exploit. The vulnerability “… allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network,” said Microsoft…
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Windows Patch Fixes Exploited RasMan DoS Flaw
Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service that was being exploited to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on unpatched systems. If exploited, the flaw can cause the remote access service to crash, potentially interrupting VPN connectivity and affecting remote access for users and administrators. The vulnerability “… allows an…
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WSL in the Malware Ecosystem, (Wed, Feb 11th)
WSL or “Windows Subsystem Linux”[1] is a feature in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem that allows users to run a real Linux environment directly inside Windows without needing a traditional virtual machine or dual boot setup. The latest version, WSL2, runs a lightweight virtualized Linux kernel for better compatibility and performance, making it especially useful for…
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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2026-21510 Microsoft Windows Shell Protection Mechanism Failure…
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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 […]
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Microsoft to roll out a ‘consent first’ model to protect Windows
Windows serves as the backbone of enterprises around the world, powering more than a billion devices and supporting millions of apps. However Microsoft acknowledges that apps are increasingly going rogue, overriding settings, installing additional components, or altering critical Windows capabilities without user awareness or approval. In response, the tech giant plans to roll out what…
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Patch Tuesday, February 2026 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to fix more than 50 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, including patches for a whopping six “zero-day” vulnerabilities that attackers are already exploiting in the wild. Zero-day #1 this month is CVE-2026-21510, a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows Shell wherein a single click on a…
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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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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Phorpiex Phishing Delivers Low-Noise Global Group Ransomware
High-volume phishing campaign delivers Phorpiex malware via malicious Windows Shortcut files
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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…
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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. […]
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Attackers exploit decade‑old Windows driver flaw to shut down modern EDR defenses
In a recent incident, attackers abused a legitimate but vulnerable Windows kernel driver to shut down endpoint security tools during an ongoing incident response. According to a Huntress report, the activity was observed during a customer investigation in early 2026 and involved the use of an old EnCase forensic driver (by Guidance Software) as part…