Tag: windows
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Betriebssystem: Microsoft erzwingt Upgrade auf Windows 11 25H2
Nicht mehr unterstützte Windows-11-Versionen werden ab sofort automatisch auf 25H2 aktualisiert. Der Support verlängert sich damit um zwei Jahre. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/betriebssystem-microsoft-erzwingt-upgrade-auf-windows-11-25h2-2511-202187.html
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Microsoft gegen KMS38: Beliebter Windows-Aktivierungs-Hack funktioniert nicht mehr
Microsoft unterbindet per Update die Ausführung eines beliebten Aktivierungsskripts für Windows. Doch es gibt Alternativen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/microsoft-gegen-kms38-beliebter-windows-aktivierungs-hack-funktioniert-nicht-mehr-2511-202178.html
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Kraken ransomware benchmarks systems for optimal encryption choice
The Kraken ransomware, which targets Windows, Linux/VMware ESXi systems, is testing machines to check how fast it can encrypt data without overloading them. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kraken-ransomware-benchmarks-systems-for-optimal-encryption-choice/
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EOL-Software gefährdet Unternehmenssicherheit
Geräte mit End-of-Life-Software (EOL) stellen nach wie vor ein weit verbreitetes Sicherheitsproblem in Unternehmen dar.Laut einer Studie von Palo Alto Networks laufen 26 Prozent der Linux-Systeme und acht Prozent der Windows-Systeme mit veralteten Versionen. Die Ergebnisse basieren auf Telemetriedaten von 27 Millionen Geräten in den Netzwerken von 1.800 Unternehmen.Die Analyse offenbart zudem, dass 39 Prozent…
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MS Task Manager turns 30: Creator reveals how a ‘very Unixy impulse’ endured in Windows
Dave Plummer’s 85 KB troubleshooting tool shipped with his home number on the code First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/12/thirty_years_of_task_manager/
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Broken wizard forces Microsoft to issue outband Windows 10 patch
End of support? Not quite First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/12/microsoft_esu_wizard_fix/
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U.S. CISA adds WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: In mid-October,…
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CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Windows Kernel 0-Day Enabling Privilege Escalation
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, microsoft, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning about the active exploitation of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-62215, affects the Windows Kernel and could allow attackers to escalate their privileges if successfully exploited. Overview of the Vulnerability CVE-2025-62215 is a race condition vulnerability…
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U.S. CISA adds WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: In mid-October,…
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Windows 11: Microsoft fixt den speicherfressenden Task-Manager
Ein Ende Oktober eingeführter Bug im Task-Manager von Windows 11 führt zu Leistungseinbußen. Das November-Update liefert eine Korrektur. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/windows-11-microsoft-fixt-den-speicherfressenden-task-manager-2511-202134.html
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China-nahe APT nutzt Windows-Zero-Day für gezielte Spionageangriffe – Zero-Day in Windows bedroht Europas Diplomaten
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/windows-zero-day-china-apt-eu-diplomaten-a-9791b49713e5100c5232c580b91dcc77/
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New Danabot Windows version appears in the threat landscape after May disruption
DanaBot returns after 6 months with a new Windows variant (v669), marking its comeback after being disrupted by Operation Endgame in May. DanaBot has resurfaced with a new variant (version 669) targeting Windows systems, six months after Operation Endgame disrupted its activity in May, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz. The researchers identified a set of command…
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New Danabot Windows version appears in the threat landscape after May disruption
DanaBot returns after 6 months with a new Windows variant (v669), marking its comeback after being disrupted by Operation Endgame in May. DanaBot has resurfaced with a new variant (version 669) targeting Windows systems, six months after Operation Endgame disrupted its activity in May, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz. The researchers identified a set of command…
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Microsoft users warned over privilege elevation flaw
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Kernel tops the list of issues to address in the latest monthly Patch Tuesday update. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634166/Microsoft-users-warned-over-privilege-elevation-flaw
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Windows 11 now supports 3rd-party apps for native passkey management
Microsoft announced that passwordless authentication is now easier on Windows 11 through native support for third-party passkey managers, the first ones supported being 1Password and Bitwarden. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-11-now-supports-3rd-party-apps-for-native-passkey-management/
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Patchday: Windows Server-Updates (11. November 2025)
Zum 11. November 2025 (zweiter Dienstag im Monat, Patchday bei Microsoft) wurden verschiedene kumulative Updates für die unterstützten Versionen von Windows Server freigegeben. Nachfolgend habe ich die bereitgestellten Updates samt einigen Details für diese Windows Server-Versionen (von Windows Server 2012 … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/12/patchday-windows-server-updates-11-november-2025/
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Patchday: Windows 10/11 Updates (11. November 2025)
Am 11. November 2025 (zweiter Dienstag im Monat, Patchday bei Microsoft) hat Microsoft kumulative Updates für die noch unterstützten Client-Betriebssystem-Versionen von Windows 10 (mit ESU-Lizenz) und Windows 11 veröffentlicht. Hier einige Details zu diesen Updates, die Schwachstellen sowie Probleme beheben … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/12/patchday-windows-10-11-updates-11-november-2025/
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Microsoft Security Update Summary (11. November 2025)
Microsoft hat am 11. November 2025 Sicherheitsupdates für Windows-Clients und -Server, für Office sowie für weitere Produkte veröffentlicht. Die Sicherheitsupdates beseitigen 63 Schwachstellen (CVEs), fünf kritisch, eine davon wurde als 0-day klassifiziert und wird ausgenutzt. Nachfolgend findet sich … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/11/microsoft-security-update-summary-11-november-2025/
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Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support
Microsoft has reminded customers today that systems running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 have stopped receiving security updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-23h2-home-and-pro-reach-end-of-support/
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Critical Zoom Vulnerability Exposes Windows Users to Attacks
A new Zoom Workplace flaw (CVE-2025-64740) lets attackers escalate privileges on Windows. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/critical-zoom-vulnerability-exposes-windows-users-to-attacks/
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Microsoft releases KB5068781, The first Windows 10 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5068781 update, the first Windows 10 extended security update since the operating system reached end of support last month. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-kb5068781-the-first-windows-10-extended-security-update/
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Critical Zoom Vulnerability Exposes Windows Users to Attacks
A new Zoom Workplace flaw (CVE-2025-64740) lets attackers escalate privileges on Windows. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/critical-zoom-vulnerability-exposes-windows-users-to-attacks/
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Windows 11 KB5068861 & KB5068865 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5068861 and KB5068865 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5068861-and-kb5068865-cumulative-updates-released/
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Microsoft releases KB5068781, The first Windows 10 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5068781 update, the first Windows 10 extended security update since the operating system reached end of support last month. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-kb5068781-the-first-windows-10-extended-security-update/
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Emergency Windows 10 update fixes ESU enrollment bug
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update to address a known issue preventing Windows 10 users from enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-emergency-windows-10-update-fixes-esu-enrollment-bug/
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2025 Fix for 0-day and Other 62 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its November 2025 Patch Tuesday update, addressing 63 security vulnerabilities across its software lineup. The update includes a critical fix for a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Kernel that is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild. The most critical patch in this month’s release is for CVE-2025-62215, an Elevation of…
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Windows 11 26H1 is coming … for new processors only
It’s OK to look: New Canary channel build supports specific silicon while 26H2 remains the main 2026 update First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/10/microsoft_breaks_new_ground_with/
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Windows 11 26H1 is coming … for new processors only
It’s OK to look: New Canary channel build supports specific silicon while 26H2 remains the main 2026 update First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/10/microsoft_breaks_new_ground_with/