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Microsoft confirms Windows Server Update Services sync delays
Microsoft is working to fix a known issue affecting Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers, which has caused synchronization problems for more than a week. WSUS was introduced almost twenty years ago to help IT administrators schedule updates for Microsoft products on enterprise networks from a single local update server, rather than updating each endpoint […]
Windows KB5121767 OOB update fixes shutdowns on some Dell PCs
Microsoft has released emergency updates to fix a known issue causing some Dell PCs to experience performance issues or shut down after installing the July 2026 Windows 11 security updates. As detailed when Microsoft acknowledged the issue on Tuesday, it affects only Dell systems that have installed the KB5101650 cumulative update on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 devices. […]
New Windows LegacyHive zero-day gives hackers admin privileges
A security researcher using the “Nightmare Eclipse” handle has released a Windows zero-day exploit dubbed LegacyHive that allows attackers to escalate privileges on up-to-date Windows systems. Nightmare Eclipse published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit hours after Microsoft released its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, saying that it abuses a security vulnerability in the Windows User Profile […]
Windows Server 2022 reach end of mainstream support in 90 days
Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 will reach the mainstream end date in October 2026, but will switch to extended support and continue receiving security updates for five more years. Windows Server 2022 was first announced in March 2021 and became generally available in September 2021 as the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release, with 10 years of support. “On […]
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 90 days
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that systems running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 will stop receiving updates in three months. However, as the company explains on its support website, Enterprise and Education editions will remain under mainstream support until October 12, 2027. “On October 13, 2026, Windows 11, version […]
Zoom warns of critical account takeover vulnerability
Zoom is warning of a critical vulnerability in its desktop client and software development kit for Windows that could be exploited by an unauthenticated party to hijack accounts. Discovered internally, the security issue is tracked as CVE-2026-53412 and received a severity score of 9.8 out of 10. In an advisory this week, the messaging platform says […]
Microsoft: Some Dell PCs shut down after recent Windows updates
Microsoft is blocking this month’s Windows 11 security updates on some Dell devices because they are causing shutdowns and performance issues. This known issue affects only Dell systems after installing the KB5101650 cumulative update released this Tuesday for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 devices. “After installing the June 23, 2026, Windows preview update (KB5095093), a limited number of Dell […]
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update, which includes this month’s record-breaking July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes, along with additional security improvements. Initially, Microsoft only offered consumers one year of extended security updates. However, last month, Microsoft quietly extended its free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year, […]
Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5101650 and KB5099414 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today’s updates are mandatory as they contain the July 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches for 571 vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check for Updates.’ You can also manually download and […]
Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days
Today is Microsoft’s July 2026 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes security updates for a record-breaking 570 flaws, including two zero-day vulnerabilities exfploited in attacks and one publicly disclosed. Patch Tuesday addresses 59 “Critical” vulnerabilities, 48 of which are remote code execution, 9 are elevation of privilege, 1 is a security bypass, and 1 is a […]