Tag: update
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Windows 11 Hotpatching Explained: How Much Does It Really Reduce Reboots?
Windows 11 hotpatching can install security updates without reboots. Learn who qualifies, how the update cycle works, and what IT teams should expect. The post Windows 11 Hotpatching Explained: How Much Does It Really Reduce Reboots? appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-hotpatching-reboots/
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N-able Bug Exposes Password Vault Master Keys
The popular Passportal password manager, favored by MSPs and SMBs, remains risky even after its patch, thanks to its cloud-based design. Should these products stay away from the cloud entirely? First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/n-able-bug-password-vault-master-keys
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Critical NetScaler Flaw Can Bypass Authentication on Certain Gateway and AAA Servers
Citrix has released updates to address two security flaws impacting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway deployments, including a critical-severity authentication bypass vulnerability.According to the cloud computing and virtualization technology company, the issues affect customer-managed NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, including certain FIPS and NDcPP builds, as well as SecurAccess First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Citrix urges admins to patch new NetScaler flaws as soon as possible
Citrix has warned customers to immediately secure their systems against two vulnerabilities affecting NetScaler Gateway secure remote access solutions and NetScaler ADC networking appliances. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-urges-admins-to-patch-new-netscaler-flaws-as-soon-as-possible/
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Cisco BroadWorks Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Access Sensitive Files
Cisco has issued security updates for a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco BroadWorks that could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive configuration files on affected systems. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-20320 and is characterized as an out-of-band blind XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in the Open Client Interface (OCI) XML Parser. Cisco assigned…
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Splunk Fixes 17 Vulnerabilities Including Critical MCP Server RCE
Splunk has released a security hardening update addressing 17 vulnerabilities across several applications and add-ons, including a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw in the Splunk MCP Server app. The vulnerabilities encompass deserialization, access control, server-side request forgery (SSRF), denial-of-service, certificate validation, and information disclosure. Tracked as SVD-2026-0808 and published on August 19, 2026, the…
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Microsoft Defender Update Crashes Virus Scans on Windows PCs
Microsoft Defender has been aborting Quick, Full, and Offline virus scans on Windows systems following a series of Security Intelligence updates released on August 18, 2026. This issue has affected both consumer devices and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint-managed environments, disrupting a critical malware-detection capability for administrators and home users alike. Microsoft Defender Update Crashes Virus…
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Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues
Microsoft is investigating a potential issue with the August 2026 updates that may prevent some games from launching or cause them to crash on affected Windows 11 systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-august-windows-updates-may-cause-gaming-issues-reboots/
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Windows-11-Update lässt Spiele und PCs abstürzen
Microsoft untersucht Probleme mit den August-Updates für Windows 11. Sowohl Videospiele als auch ganze PCs stürzen bei einigen Nutzern ab. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/microsoft-windows-11-update-laesst-spiele-und-pcs-abstuerzen-2608-212113.html
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Quantum-Safe Isn’t Cyber-Safe
Tags: access, ai, api, breach, communications, compliance, computer, computing, credentials, cryptography, cyber, data, defense, encryption, exploit, flaw, google, group, ml, openai, password, radius, risk, threat, update<div cla In the same week federal agencies began scoping migrations under the White House’s new Post-Quantum Cryptography Executive Order, a group of academic researchers published a paper that, on its face, had nothing to do with quantum computing at all. It described a flaw in how three of the most security-conscious engineering organizations on…
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Update Chrome now: Two critical vulnerabilities fixed
Google has released a Chrome desktop update fixing 15 security vulnerabilities, including 2 buffer overflow flaws rated critical. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/08/update-chrome-now-two-critical-vulnerabilities-fixed/
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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Support Ends in October 2026
Microsoft has issued a 60-day reminder that the Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro editions will reach the end of updates on October 13, 2026. This date also marks the end of servicing for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016. As a result, both organizations and individual users must plan their upgrade or migration activities…
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Microsoft fixes known issue causing Windows Defender crashes
Microsoft has resolved a bug that caused Windows Defender to crash after a recent security update, resulting in 0xc0000005 access violation errors on some affected systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-known-issue-causing-windows-defender-crashes/
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Thunderbird 154 – Update bringt Microsoft Graph und neue Mac-Vorschau
Neben Firefox hat Mozilla nun auch Thunderbird in Version 154 veröffentlicht, zum Update gehören zahlreiche Verbesserungen und Korrekturen. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/apps/thunderbird-154-update-bringt-microsoft-graph-und-neue-mac-vorschau.98914
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Oracle Releases 943 Security Patches to Fix Critical Vulnerabilities Across Enterprise Products
Oracle has released 943 security patches as part of its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU), addressing newly disclosed vulnerabilities across its enterprise software portfolio. This update affects Oracle products under both Premier Support and Extended Support. It includes fixes for flaws tracked by various CVE identifiers. Oracle Releases 943 Security Patches The vulnerabilities…
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Oracle Releases 943 Security Patches to Fix Critical Vulnerabilities Across Enterprise Products
Oracle has released 943 security patches as part of its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU), addressing newly disclosed vulnerabilities across its enterprise software portfolio. This update affects Oracle products under both Premier Support and Extended Support. It includes fixes for flaws tracked by various CVE identifiers. Oracle Releases 943 Security Patches The vulnerabilities…
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Oracle Releases 943 Security Patches to Fix Critical Vulnerabilities Across Enterprise Products
Oracle has released 943 security patches as part of its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU), addressing newly disclosed vulnerabilities across its enterprise software portfolio. This update affects Oracle products under both Premier Support and Extended Support. It includes fixes for flaws tracked by various CVE identifiers. Oracle Releases 943 Security Patches The vulnerabilities…
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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 2 months
Microsoft has reminded customers that systems running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 will stop receiving updates in two months. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-home-and-pro-reach-end-of-support-in-2-months/
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Medusa Ransomware Attacks 300+ Critical Infrastructure Organizations Using Double Extortion
Tags: advisory, attack, cisa, cyber, extortion, infrastructure, intelligence, ransomware, service, updateMedusa ransomware operators have compromised over 500 organizations across critical infrastructure sectors, according to a joint advisory issued by the FBI, CISA, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of their #StopRansomware initiative. An update released on August 18, 2026, provides expanded intelligence based on FBI investigations conducted as recently…
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Apple addresses multiple WebKit vulnerabilities
Apple’s latest security updates address a swathe of WebKit vulnerabilities, many of them apparently discovered using OpenAI tools. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366649440/Apple-addresses-multiple-WebKit-vulnerabilities
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Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday: 400+ Bugs Fixed, One Zero-Day Under Attack
Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday fixes about 400 security flaws, including an actively exploited Windows zero-day and multiple 9.8-rated RCE bugs. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/news-microsoft-august-2026-patch-tuesday/
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Browser Firefox 154 will Schutz im lokalen Netzwerk erhöhen
Firefox führt mit Version 154 zahlreiche neue Funktionen ein, die vor allem die Sicherheit erhöhen sollen. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/apps/browser-update-firefox-154-will-schutz-im-lokalen-netzwerk-erhoehen.98899
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GitLab issues emergency patch for critical code-injection flaw
Researchers warn that unauthenticated attackers would be able to delete or modify publicly accessible projects. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/gitlab-emergency-patch-critical-code-injection/828151/
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Cloud-Sicherheit endet nicht beim Provider
Cloud-Dienste haben den IT-Betrieb grundlegend verändert. Unternehmen müssen keine eigene Hardware mehr beschaffen. Updates, Verfügbarkeit und Skalierung liegen weitgehend beim Anbieter. Das ist bequem. Es ist aber kein Freibrief. Ein Cloud-Provider schützt seine Plattform. Er kann jedoch nicht entscheiden, welche Nachricht vertraulich ist. Er kennt nicht jeden Geschäftsprozess. Und er weiß nicht, ob ein Empfänger…
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Cisco Firewall Alert: Hackers Exploit ASA, FTD Flaw to Force Remote Restarts
Cisco patches an actively exploited ASA and FTD flaw that can remotely crash vulnerable firewalls, prompting security teams to prioritize updates now. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news-cisco-asa-ftd-dos-flaw/
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AI-powered vulnerability clearinghouse faces deep skepticism, major challenges
The U.S. government’s promises about the “Gold Eagle” coordination program are overblown, experts said, but the initiative could help organizations prioritize patching and mitigation. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-vulnerability-clearinghouse-us-government-challenges/827710/
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Apple Addresses 28 Security Flaws Across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS
Apple has released security updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to address 28 vulnerabilities across its latest operating systems. These updates, issued on August 17, 2026, include iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, and security fixes for older devices with iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10. The patches impact a wide range of supported Apple…
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GitLab Patches Critical Unauthenticated GraphQL Vulnerability
GitLab patched a critical GraphQL flaw that let unauthenticated attackers remotely modify or delete public projects on self-managed servers. GitLab pushed out an emergency patch this week to address a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-19478 (CVSS score of 9.4), that could let an attacker with zero credentials remotely modify or delete public projects and user…
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Microsoft Adds Customizable Context Menu to Windows 11 File Explorer
Microsoft has introduced a redesigned and customizable context menu for the Windows 11 File Explorer, along with significant improvements in reliability and responsiveness. Announced for Windows Insiders on August 17, this update addresses a common issue in Windows 11: slow and cluttered right-click menus that can be affected by various application extensions and shell integrations.…