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Windows will soon prompt for memory scans after BSOD crashes
Microsoft has started testing a new feature that prompts Windows 11 users to run a memory scan when logging in after a blue screen of death (BSOD). These notifications will be displayed whenever the device encounters a bugcheck (a critical Windows kernel or driver error that the operating system cannot recover from), which triggers a […]
CISA orders feds to patch Windows Server WSUS flaw used in attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered U.S. government agencies to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) vulnerability after adding it to its catalog of security flaws exploited in attacks. Tracked as CVE-2025-59287, this actively exploited, potentially wormable remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affects Windows servers with the WSUS Server role (a feature […]
Windows Server emergency patches fix WSUS bug with PoC exploit
Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) security updates to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code. WSUS is a Microsoft product that enables IT administrators to manage and deliver Windows updates to computers within their network. Tracked as CVE-2025-59287, this remote code execution (RCE) security flaw affects only Windows […]
Microsoft disables File Explorer preview for downloads to block attacks
Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from the Internet to block credential theft attacks via malicious documents. The change is already live for users who have installed this month’s Patch Tuesday security updates on Windows 11 and Windows Server systems. As Redmond explains in a support […]
Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause login issues on some PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since August 29, 2025, are breaking authentication on systems sharing Security Identifiers. Windows uses unique alphanumeric strings known as Security Identifiers (SIDs) to track and manage user accounts, groups, and computer accounts. SIDs are also used internally by the operating system for access control, permissions management, and security auditing, […]
Microsoft: Windows Backup now available for enterprise users
Microsoft announced this week the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-grade backup tool that helps simplify backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier. First announced at the Microsoft Ignite conference in November 2024, this opt-in feature is turned off by default and has been available in public preview since May 2025. […]
Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11
Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change was introduced in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) for Insiders in the Dev Channel, indicating that it will likely be included in future production builds. The company claimed […]
Microsoft Outlook stops displaying inline SVG images used in attacks
Microsoft says Outlook for Web and the new Outlook for Windows will no longer display risky inline SVG images that are being used in attacks. This change began rolling out worldwide in early September 2025 and is expected to be completed for all customers by mid-October 2025. Redmond added that this change will affect less […]
Microsoft to force install Microsoft 365 companion apps in October
Later this month, Microsoft will start automatically installing the Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11 devices that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. According to Microsoft, this suite of apps includes the People, Files, and Calendar applications, which integrate Copilot for contextual AI assistance. The Microsoft 365 companion apps are designed to help users locate […]
Google Drive for desktop gets AI-powered ransomware detection
Google has begun rolling out a new AI-powered security feature for Google Drive desktop, which will automatically pause file syncing when it detects a ransomware attack to minimize impact. While this will not block ransomware from encrypting files on the infected computer, users’ documents stored in Google Drive will be protected and can be easily […]