Microsoft officially confirms that upcoming Windows 11 and Windows 10 Patch Tuesday releases will cease offering Defender security updates entirely. Here's why.
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Microsoft appears to blame a security researcher for publicly revealing a legitimate Windows 11 Recovery vulnerability affecting BitLocker protection.
Microsoft has confirmed that its latest Windows 11 updates, KB5083769 and KB5083631, are blocking certain third-party backup apps like Macrium. The company has explained why.
Microsoft has rolled out a major Remote Desktop change on Windows 11 with the latest KB5083769 update.
Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update should be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs.
Microsoft has released an emegency hotpatch update against a critical network security vulnerability under KB5084597 for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2.
Microsoft had, for some odd reason, decided to delete a key piece of information about a crucial Windows 11/10 update that you must install.
Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update should be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs.
Microsoft has recently blocked a convenient way to sign-in or authenticate on all Windows 11 versions as well as on 10. The company has explained why.
Google and Intel teamed up to make Intel TDX, a major security feature on Intel CPUs, significantly better.
Microsoft has published emergency OOB updates under KB5070881, KB5070879, KB5070884, for, CVE-2025-59287, a remote code execution flaw.
Microsoft has published a dedicated advisory for the recent Unity RCE vulnerability, indicating that Mesh applications and dozens of games are impacted.
Google has announced several initiatives to help security admins through AI, including the launch of a tool that can automatically develop security patches.
Microsoft has released detailed guidance regarding the SharePoint Server security vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild, including the critical "CVE‑2025‑53770".
New AMD Ryzen firmware is out which patches a security flaw related to the TPM and Pluton. The vulnerability impacts 9000, 8000, and 7000 series Ryzen CPUs.
Here's a friendly reminder that Rufus can still help you bypass Windows 11's MSA and internet requirements as the app receives its latest update with more refinements.
All of Microsoft's server and client Windows versions are susceptible to yet another new NTLM security flaw. An unofficial patch has been released.
All of Microsoft's server and client Windows versions are susceptible to a new NTLM security flaw. An unofficial patch has been released by 0patch.
Microsoft has announced the deployment phase for the BlackLotus patch, along wi its details. If you are not aware, BlackLotus is a UEFI Secure Boot vulnerability that affects Windows 11, 10, and more.
Microsoft is rolling out another Edge update in the Stable and Extended Stable channels to fix one more Chromium security vulnerability, CVE-2024-4761, which is exploited in the wild.
The recently unveiled Google Pixel 8a has picked up its first software update, which brings a new AI feature onboard and also bumps the security patch level to the latest, May 2024.
Microsoft is rolling out a small feature update for Edge 124 in the Stable Channel. Version 124.0.2478.80 adds an internet speed tester to the sidebar toolbox and fixes two security vulnerabilities.
Microsoft has blocked Secure Boot mitigations for the BlackLotus (CVE-2023-24932) vulnerability on some PCs. The block affects Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 systems due to incompatibilities with TPM
Microsoft released patches for a couple of Kerberos authentication vulnerabilities tracked under CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056. Details about its enforcement timeline have been shared.
Nearly all motherboard makes were found vulnerable to the LogoFAIL security flaw at the end of last year. And at long last, AMD's vendor partners are finally beginning to roll out patched firmware.
Microsoft has released a new update for Edge 123 in the Stable Channel. Version 123.0.2420.81 is now available for download with security patches for three Chromium and two Edge vulnerabilities.
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Microsoft, in January, alerted about a security flaw that bypasses BitLocker. The company has now made some slight tweaks to a PowerShell script it published that helps patch the vulnerability.
Microsoft released a security fix for a Group Policy-related vulnerability for the oldest Windows 10 version recently. The patch should be will be deployed via the RSAT Server tool.
Microsoft has addressed a security vulnerability that can lead to BitLocker Secure Boot bypass on both Windows 10 and 11. Alongside that, the company has also detailed how to resize the WinRE space.
Microsoft released Windows security updates for Windows 11 as well as 10 this week via Patch Tuesday. It also rolled out security fixes for Office 2013/2016 that resolve spoofing and more such flaws.
Google has released an emergency security update, which fixes a new Chrome zero-day security vulnerability. The new firmware is rolling out to users in the Stable and Extended stable channel.
Microsoft's August 2023 Exchange Server security update (SUs) had major issues, so much so that the tech giant had to pull the updates. The issue has been resolved with re-published SUs.
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Microsoft recently began patching UEFI bootkit vulnerabilities with this month's Patch Tuesday update. The company has now released a helpful guide about blocking such Windows boot managers.
Microsoft has issued PowerShell scripts for multiple security vulnerabilities on Windows 11 and Windows 10. These are for speculative side channel attack CPU flaws, thirteen in total.
Microsoft and Intel released updated mitigations of MMIO security flaw last month for several Windows 10, Windows 11 and Server versions. For the remaining, the updated files are now available.
Microsoft has issued an update today about the third phase security hardening changes deployment for Windows Server Kerberos protocol. These changes are meant to patch a major security flaw.
Microsoft has issued a reminder today about the third phase security hardening changes deployment for Windows Server Kerberos protocol. These changes are meant to patch a major security flaw.
Microsoft, today, has released additional helpful resources regarding DCOM hardening, which has been in place since 2021. This comes a month after the company issued a reminder about the changes.
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Microsoft has released a couple of PowerShell scripts to address a BitLocker bypass security vulnerability issue. In its bulletin, the company has explained the differences between the two scripts.
Nvidia has released a couple of drivers today for Kepler-based GeForce GTX 600 and 700 series cards. However, these drivers are not your usual Game Ready drivers but are important security updates.
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