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Microsoft To Add Passkey Support With Windows 11

Microsoft introduces support for third-party passkey services with the latest Windows 11 Insider Build, alongside other feature upgrades.

How to fix CrowdStrike BSOD issue on Windows PCs

A recent update to CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor for Windows has caused a critical issue, triggering a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) boot loop on affected systems. This has disrupted thousands of PCs.

Hospitals, banks, media, airlines hit by major IT outage

Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike said its update had caused the problem on computers running Windows.

Trojanized Windows 10 Installer Used in Cyberattacks Against Ukrainian Government Entities

Researchers have uncovered a new campaign targeting Ukrainian government entities via trojanized Windows 10 operating system installers.

Google patches new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in attacks

Google has released Chrome 103.0.5060.114 for Windows users to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability exploited by attackers in the wild, the fourth Chrome zero-day patched in 2022.

Microsoft Weekly: App updates, broad deployment of Windows 10, and cybersecurity

This week, we are recapping a bunch of updates for Microsoft apps and services, Windows updates (and the lack of them), and some incidents in the cybersecurity space. Read about all of this here!

Microsoft Teams End-to-End Encryption Now ‘Generally Available’

Microsoft Teams desktop users can now get end-to-end encryption with the latest Windows and macOS client releases.

New Windows 11 Voice Access lets you control the OS with your voice

Windows 11 is getting a new "Voice Access" feature to control the operating system using your voice and a microphone.

Microsoft's Windows software bundling practices cause anger in EU

A coalition of companies is calling on the EU to keep Microsoft in check, arguing that the company's current bundling of Teams, OneDrive, and Windows is giving the Redmond-based tech giant an unfair advantage.

New Windows 10 zero-day gives admin rights, gets unofficial patch

Free unofficial patches have been released to protect Windows users from a local privilege escalation (LPE) zero-day vulnerability in the Mobile Device Management Service impacting all Windows 10 versions from v1809 to v21H1.

New Windows zero-day with public exploit lets you become an admin

A security researcher has publicly disclosed an exploit for a new Windows zero-day local privilege elevation vulnerability that gives admin privileges in Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.

Windows 10 App installer process being abused by threat actors

Windows 10 is still very much a target for threat actors, given that millions upon millions of people and businesses rely on it. As such, a new stunt targeting Microsoft's second-youngest OS should come as no surprise.

WinRAR Trial Version Bug Let Hackers Execute Arbitrary Code on Windows

A critical vulnerability that exists in the WinRAR file archiver has been detected recently by the security expert of Positive Technologies,

Microsoft Warns of TodayZoo Phishing Kit Used in Extensive Credential Stealing Attacks

Microsoft disclosed an "extensive series of credential phishing campaigns" that takes advantage of a custom phishing kit, dubbed "TodayZoo."

Windows 10 Patch Tuesday updates are now live

It's Patch Tuesday, and although this time around, the newest addition, Windows 11, also received updates, we must not forget that Windows 10 will still need those fixes for your sanity and stabilty.

Razer bug lets you become a Windows 10 admin by plugging in a mouse

A Razer Synapse zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed on Twitter, allowing you to gain Windows admin privileges simply by plugging in a Razer mouse or keyboard.

Microsoft shares guidance on new Windows Print Spooler vulnerability

Microsoft is sharing mitigation guidance on a new Windows Print Spooler vulnerability tracked as CVE-2021-34481 that was disclosed tonight.

Tor Browser 10.5 Released - Download for Android, Windows, MacOS

Tor browser has released its latest version Tor Browser 10.5, this new version has mainly focused on the importance of security and anonymity.

Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical Windows PrintNightmare Vulnerability

The Microsoft Security Response Team has issued an emergency patch for the critical Windows PrintNightmare vulnerability.

Microsoft releases mandatory Windows updates to fix PrintNightmare exploit

Microsoft has begun rolling out a mandatory update for the most recent Windows 10 versions - 2004, 20H2, and 21H1 - to patch the recently acknowledged PrintNightmare critical vulnerability.

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