Tag: microsoft
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Security update causes new problem for Windows Hello for Business authentication
Tags: advisory, authentication, business, credentials, cve, flaw, identity, login, microsoft, update, vulnerability, windowsfixing vulnerabilities, of which CVE-2025-26647, the flaw addressed by the buggy fix, was serious enough to warrant immediate attention.But Windows environments are varied, and exceptions arise, especially in relation to the complex subject of authentication. In some cases, the fix for a vulnerability can cause new problems that Microsoft only detects when customers shout about…
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Microsoft Discontinues Authenticator Password Manager, Shift to Edge
Significant changes to Microsoft Authenticator’s password management are coming. Prepare now to avoid losing access to your saved passwords! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/microsoft-discontinues-authenticator-password-manager-shift-to-edge/
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Technische Probleme – Microsoft behebt nicht alle kritische Fehler in Windows Server 2025
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/windows-server-2025-probleme-loesungen-updates-a-1841def01ecb60713b5df7c49bb00ec2/
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Helm Charts Flaw Could Let Hackers Access Kubernetes Clusters, Microsoft Finds
Default Helm charts for Kubernetes may expose clusters to attacks, Microsoft warns. Misconfigurations risk data leaks, code execution, and takeovers. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/microsoft-helm-charts-kubernetes-clusters/
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Entra ID Data Protection: Essential or Overkill?
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is the backbone of modern identity management, enabling secure access to the applications, data, and services your business relies on. As hybrid work and cloud adoption accelerate, Entra ID plays an even more central role, managing authentication, enforcing policy, and connecting users across distributed environments.That prominence also First…
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New Microsoft 365 outage impacts Teams and other services
Microsoft is investigating a new Microsoft 365 outage affecting multiple services across North America, including the company’s Teams collaboration platform. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-microsoft-365-outage-impacts-teams-and-other-services/
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Hackers Bypass AI Filters from Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta Using a Simple Emoji
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical flaw in the content moderation systems of AI models developed by industry giants Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta. Hackers have reportedly found a way to bypass the stringent filters designed to prevent the generation of harmful or explicit content by using a seemingly harmless tool-a single emoji. This discovery highlights…
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Microsoft Alerts That Default Helm Charts May Expose Kubernetes Apps to Data Leaks
Microsoft’s cybersecurity research team has issued a stark warning about the risks of using default Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment templates, revealing that popular cloud-native applications like Apache Pinot, Meshery, and Selenium Grid are being deployed with critical security gaps. These misconfigurations-often prioritizing convenience over protection-allow attackers to hijack databases, execute arbitrary code, and gain…
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Microsoft unveils new AI agents that can modify Windows settings
Today, Microsoft announced new Windows experiences for Copilot+ PCs, including AI agents that will make changing settings on your Windows computer easier. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-new-ai-agents-that-can-modify-windows-settings/
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Microsoft 365 Copilot and Office Apps Now Protected by SafeLinks at Click Time
Microsoft announced a major update aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of its flagship AI-powered productivity assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and its suite of Office apps. The integration of SafeLinks protection at time-of-click marks a significant step forward in safeguarding users from modern cyber threats. AI is revolutionizing workflows across industries, and Microsoft Copilot is at…
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Microsoft Resolves Group Policy Issue Blocking Windows 11 24H2 Installation
Microsoft has resolved a critical enterprise-focused bug that blocked organizations from deploying Windows 11 24H2 through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), alongside addressing a separate dual-boot Linux compatibility issue tied to older security updates. These fixes come as part of broader efforts to stabilize the 2024 Update rollout, which introduces AI-driven Copilot+ PC features and…
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Microsoft pushes fix for Windows 11 24H2 update failures
Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing Windows 11 24H2 feature updates from being delivered via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) after installing the April 2025 security updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pushes-fix-for-windows-11-update-0x80240069-errors/
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Microsoft Warns Default Helm Charts Could Leave Kubernetes Apps Exposed to Data Leaks
Microsoft has warned that using pre-made templates, such as out-of-the-box Helm charts, during Kubernetes deployments could open the door to misconfigurations and leak valuable data.”While these ‘plug-and-play’ options greatly simplify the setup process, they often prioritize ease of use over security,” Michael Katchinskiy and Yossi Weizman from the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Research team First…
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Entra ID Data Protection: Essential or Overkill?
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is the backbone of modern identity management, enabling secure access to the applications, data, and services your business relies on. As hybrid work and cloud adoption accelerate, Entra ID plays an even more central role, managing authentication, enforcing policy, and connecting users across distributed environments.That prominence also First…
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Verbraucherzentrale warnt: PC-Neukauf wegen Windows-10-Supportende belastet Umwelt
Microsoft drängt Windows-10-Nutzer zum Erwerb neuer PCs mit Windows 11. Verbraucherschützer sehen das kritisch – vor allem im Hinblick auf die Umwelt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/verbraucherzentrale-warnt-hohe-umweltbelastung-durch-supportende-von-windows-10-2505-195943.html
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Autofill-Aus im Authenticator: Microsoft setzt auf passwortlose Zukunft
Tags: microsoftFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/autofill-aus-im-authenticator-microsoft-setzt-auf-passwortlose-zukunft-1685865/
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Neue Nutzer bekommen keines mehr: So will Microsoft das Passwort jetzt endgültig abschaffen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/microsoft-passwort-endgueltig-abschaffen-1685405/
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Microsoft pushes fix for Windows 11 update 0x80240069 errors
Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing Windows 11 24H2 feature updates from being delivered via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) after installing the April 2025 security updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pushes-fix-for-windows-11-update-0x80240069-errors/
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Windows Deployment Services Hit by 0-Click UDP Flaw Leading to System Failures
Tags: authentication, cyber, exploit, flaw, malicious, microsoft, network, remote-code-execution, service, windowsA newly discoveredpre-authentication denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilityin Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) exposes enterprise networks to instant system crashes via malicious UDP packets. Dubbed a “0-click” flaw, attackers can exploit it remotely without user interaction, draining server memory until critical services fail. While much attention focuses on remote code execution bugs, memory exhaustion vulnerabilities in UDP-based services like…
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Critical Microsoft 0-Click Telnet Vulnerability Enables Credential Theft Without User Action
A critical vulnerability has been uncovered in Microsoft’s Telnet Client (telnet.exe), enabling attackers to steal Windows credentials from unsuspecting users, even without interaction in certain network scenarios. Security researchers warn that this >>zero-click
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BSI empfiehlt Upgrade oder Wechsel des Betriebssystems nach Supportende von Windows 10
Zum 14. Oktober 2025 stellt Microsoft den Support für Windows 10 ein, u.a. in den Editionen Home, Pro und Education. Das Betriebssystem erhält dann keine kostenlosen Updates mehr auch solche nicht, die sicherheitsrelevant sind und z.B. Schwachstellen schließen. Allen, die noch Windows 10 nutzen, empfiehlt das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), rechtzeitig… First…
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Microsoft moves to default passkey sign-ins
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsoft-moves-to-default-passkey-sign-ins
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Microsoft Moves to Passkeys as Default Login
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsoft-moves-to-passkeys-as-default-login
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Windows 11 Version 24H2 Enters Final Deployment Phase, Microsoft Lists Known Issues
Some devices will be placed under a compatibility hold as Microsoft works out ongoing issues. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-11-version-24h2-general-release/
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Microsoft finds default Kubernetes Helm charts can expose data
Microsoft warns about the security risks posed by default configurations in Kubernetes deployments, particularly those using out-of-the-box Helm charts, which could publicly expose sensitive data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-finds-default-kubernetes-helm-charts-can-expose-data/
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Microsoft is killing Skype today, pushes users to Teams
The Skype video call and messaging service is shutting down today, 14 years after replacing Microsoft’s Windows Live Messenger. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-killing-skype-today-pushes-users-to-teams/
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Microsoft silently fixes Start menu bug affecting Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft has silently fixed an issue that broke Start Menu jump lists for all apps on systems running Windows 10, version 22H2. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-silently-fixes-start-menu-bug-affecting-windows-10-pcs/
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Windows 11 24H2 now ready to rollout to everyone
Microsoft announced over the weekend that the Windows 11 24H2 update is ready to roll out to all compatible PCs, excluding those with safeguard holds. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-24h2-now-ready-to-rollout-to-everyone/