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Microsoft reminds admins to prepare for WSUS driver sync deprecation
Microsoft once again reminded IT administrators that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, just 60 days from now. After its deprecation, the company encourages enterprises to adopt cloud-based solutions for client and server updates, like Windows Autopatch, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Intune. “For on-premises contexts, drivers […]
Chinese hackers abuse Microsoft APP-v tool to evade antivirus
The Chinese APT hacking group “Mustang Panda” has been spotted abusing the Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector utility as a LOLBIN to inject malicious payloads into legitimate processes to evade detection by antivirus software. This technique was discovered by threat researchers at Trend Micro, who track the threat group as Earth Preta, reporting that they have verified over […]
Microsoft to remove the Location History feature in Windows
Microsoft announced the deprecation of the Location History feature from Windows, which let applications like the Cortana virtual assistant to fetch location history of the device. By deprecating and removing the feature means that the data will no longer be saved locally and the setting will disappear from the operating system (Windows 10 and 11). […]
Microsoft: Hackers steal emails in device code phishing attacks
An active campaign from a threat actor potentially linked to Russia is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts of individuals at organizations of interest using device code phishing. The targets are in the government, NGO, IT services and technology, defense, telecommunications, health, and energy/oil and gas sectors in Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center tracks the threat […]
Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows Server 2025 boot errors
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing “boot device inaccessible” errors during startup on some Windows Server 2025 systems using iSCSI. “This is observed on servers operating under NDIS Poll Mode booting from an iSCSI LUN,” the company explained when it acknowledged the bug in late October. “Under such configuration, the server will experience the error during […]
Windows 10 KB5051974 update force installs new Microsoft Outlook app
Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which automatically installs the new Outlook for Windows app and fixes a memory leak bug. The Windows 10 KB5051974 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft’s January 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows […]
Microsoft February 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 55 flaws
Today is Microsoft’s February 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 55 flaws, including four zero-day vulnerabilities, with two actively exploited in attacks. This Patch Tuesday also fixes three “Critical” vulnerabilities, all remote code execution vulnerabilities. The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below: The above numbers do not include a critical […]
Windows 11 KB5051987 & KB5051989 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5051987 and KB5051989 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. Both KB5051987 and KB5051989 are mandatory cumulative updates as they contain the February 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. Windows 11 users can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check for Updates.’ You can also manually […]
Microsoft raises rewards for Copilot AI bug bounty program
Microsoft announced over the weekend that it has expanded its Microsoft Copilot (AI) bug bounty program and increased payouts for moderate severity vulnerabilities. To further secure its Copilot consumer products against attacks, Redmond added a broader range of Copilot consumer products and services to the scope of the program, including Copilot for Telegram, Copilot for […]
Microsoft has finally fixed Date & Time bug in Windows 11
Windows 11’s January 28 optional update has fixed a long-standing issue in Windows 11 24H2 that prevents non-admin users from changing their time zone in Date & Time Settings. Windows 11 24H2 has a bug that prevents regular users from accessing the Date & Time page of the Settings. The issue was first confirmed by Microsoft in […]