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Microsoft fixes 0x800F081F errors causing Windows update failures
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Windows updates to fail, leading to 0x800F081F errors on Windows 11 24H2 systems. In a service alert seen by GeekFeed, Microsoft says this known issue affects users who have installed the KB5050094 January 2025 preview cumulative update and later Windows updates. “The cumulative update failure might be accompanied with error code […]
Qilin ransomware abuses WSL to run Linux encryptors in Windows
The Qilin ransomware operation was spotted executing Linux encryptors in Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection by traditional security tools. The ransomware first launched as “Agenda” in August 2022, rebranding to Qilin by September and continuing to operate under that name to this day. Qilin has become one of the most […]
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 […]