While there weren’t any genuine zero-day vulnerabilities to patch in May’s Patch Tuesday update, the fallout since then has been severe. The first attacks on Microsoft Exchange Server occurred as early as…
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Microsoft is officially killing SMS verification for personal accounts
For a while now, it’s been possible to authenticate your Microsoft account logins by receiving a six-digit code via text message. Windows Latest now reports that SMS verification will be phased out…
Windows 11’s firewall has a blind spot. These tweaks close it
Windows’ built-in network protection is like a front door that is locked from the outside, but through which any resident can carry valuables outside without being checked. By default, Microsoft allows almost…
Unpatched Windows zero-day from 2020 gives hackers full system access
A security researcher by the name of Nightmare-Eclipse (also known as Chaotic Eclipse) has warned of a critical security vulnerability in Windows 11 that could be exploited by hackers to gain full…
Microsoft’s May updates patch 120 security flaws in Windows and Office
Yesterday was May’s Patch Tuesday, meaning Microsoft released new updates that addressed 120 security vulnerabilities. In addition to Windows and Office, Microsoft’s cloud services were also affected. So far, none of the…
You don’t need extra antivirus on Windows 11, Microsoft officially says
Virtually every Windows user wonders at one point or another: Do I need a third-party antivirus app in addition to Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender? Do I need any antivirus protection at…
Microsoft officially says you don’t need extra antivirus on Windows 11
Virtually every Windows user wonders at one point or another: Do I need a third-party antivirus app in addition to Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender? Do I need any antivirus protection at…
Unpatched Microsoft Defender flaw lets hackers gain admin access
A security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft Defender, the first-party Windows 11 antivirus tool used by millions. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges and cause significant damage…
6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
I finally did it. After months of putting up with a diminishing Windows experience plagued with issues, I bit the bullet and gave my Windows PC a proper factory reset—and boy does…
Fake CAPTCHA pages are tricking users into installing malware
It seems we now have something new to worry about while browsing the web. Windows Central reports that hackers have discovered a new security vulnerability in Windows that allows them to install…