Tag: windows
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Windows 10: How to get security updates for free until 2026
Users who want to stick with Windows 10 beyond its planned end-of-support date but still receive security updates, can enroll into the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/25/windows-10-how-to-get-security-updates-for-free-until-2026/
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Chrome Releases Security Patch for 11 Code Execution Vulnerabilities
The Chrome team has announced the rollout of a critical security update for its popular web browser, Chrome, addressing 11 code execution vulnerabilities that could potentially put millions of users at risk. The update, Chrome 138.0.7204.49 for Linux and 138.0.7204.49/50 for Windows and Mac, is now being distributed through the stable channel and will reach…
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New TeamViewer Vulnerability Puts Windows Systems at Risk of Privilege Escalation
TeamViewer has shared a new security update for a flaw in TeamViewer Remote Management for Windows. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cve-2025-36537-teamviewer-remote-management/
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TeamViewer for Windows Vulnerability Lets Hackers Delete Files with SYSTEM Rights
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in TeamViewer Remote Management for Windows, exposing systems to potential privilege escalation attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-36537, allows a local unprivileged attacker to delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM-level privileges, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on TeamViewer’s Remote Management features. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability, assigned a…
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Mit Einschränkungen: Microsoft bietet kostenlose Updates für Windows 10 bis 2026
Für Privatnutzer sollte das ESU-Programm für Windows 10 ohnehin günstiger sein als für Geschäftskunden. Jetzt geht es sogar ganz ohne Geld. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/mit-einschraenkungen-microsoft-bietet-kostenlose-updates-fuer-windows-10-bis-2026-2506-197431.html
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Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for One Year with New Enrollment Options
Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it’s extending Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for an extra year by letting users either pay a small fee of $30 or by sync their PC settings to the cloud.The development comes ahead of the tech giant’s upcoming October 14, 2025, deadline, when it plans to officially end support…
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Bedingt verlängert – ‘Kostenlose” Sicherheitsupdates für Windows 10 bis 2026
Tags: windowsWindows-10-Nutzer können auch bis Oktober 2026 Sicherheitsupdates erhalten, ohne Extrakosten zahlen zu müssen. Es gibt aber eine Bedingung. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/bedingt-verlaengert-kostenlose-sicherheitsupdates-fuer-windows-10-bis-2026.93262
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Black Hat SEO Poisoning Search Engine Results For AI to Distribute Malware
IntroductionZscaler ThreatLabz researchers recently uncovered AI-themed websites designed to spread malware. The threat actors behind these attacks are exploiting the popularity of AI tools like ChatGPT and Luma AI. These websites are utilizing platforms such as WordPress and are designed to poison search engine rankings and increase the probability of unsuspecting users landing on these…
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Bedingt verlängert – ‘Kostenlose” Sicherheitsupdates für Windows 10 bis 2026
Tags: windowsWindows-10-Nutzer können auch bis Oktober 2026 Sicherheitsupdates erhalten, ohne Extrakosten zahlen zu müssen. Es gibt aber eine Bedingung. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/bedingt-verlaengert-kostenlose-sicherheitsupdates-fuer-windows-10-bis-2026.93262
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Windows LNK files leveraged to deploy XDigo malware
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/windows-lnk-files-leveraged-to-deploy-xdigo-malware
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Windows 10 KB5061087 update released with 13 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the June 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for bugs preventing the Start Menu from launching and breaking scanning features on USB multi-function printers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5061087-update-released-with-13-changes-and-fixes/
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Microsoft fixes known issue that breaks Windows 11 updates
Microsoft is rolling out a configuration update designed to address a known issue causing Windows Update to fail on some Windows 11 systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-known-issue-that-breaks-windows-11-updates/
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Windows 10 users can get extended security updates using Microsoft points
Microsoft says Windows 10 home users who want to delay switching to Windows 11 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program using Microsoft Rewards points. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10-extended-security-updates-available-using-reward-points/
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Unstructured Data Management: Closing the Gap Between Risk and Response
Unstructured Data Management: Closing the Gap Between Risk and Response madhav Tue, 06/24/2025 – 05:44 The world is producing data at an exponential rate. With generative AI driving 90% of all newly created content, organizations are overwhelmed by an ever-growing data estate. More than 181 zettabytes of data now exist globally”, and 80% of it…
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WSUS-Nachfolger Azure Upate Manager – Windows-Server-Updates mit Azure Update Manager installieren
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/microsoft-wsus-veraltet-azure-update-manager-einfuehrung-a-1096c0e81893667a310bd81015b63b91/
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WinRAR Vulnerability Exploited with Malicious Archives to Execute Code
Tags: cve, cvss, cyber, exploit, flaw, malicious, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerability, windowsA newly disclosed vulnerability in RARLAB’s WinRAR, the widely used file compression utility for Windows, has put millions of users at risk of remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Tracked as CVE-2025-6218 and assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code simply by convincing a victim to open a…
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UAC-0001 Hackers Target ICS Devices Running Windows-Based Server Systems
The national team for responding to cyber incidents, CERT-UA, has exposed a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the information and communication system (ICS) of a central executive body in March-April 2024. During the implementation of response measures, a technical device running a Windows operating system, functioning as a server, was found to be compromised with two malicious…
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Microsoft will start removing legacy drivers from Windows Update
Microsoft will start removing legacy drivers from Windows Update to improve driver quality for Windows users but, most importantly, to increase security, the company has … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/23/microsoft-will-start-removing-legacy-drivers-from-windows-update/
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XDigo Malware Exploits Windows LNK Flaw in Eastern European Government Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a Go-based malware called XDigo that has been used in attacks targeting Eastern European governmental entities in March 2025.The attack chains are said to have leveraged a collection of Windows shortcut (LNK) files as part of a multi-stage procedure to deploy the malware, French cybersecurity company HarfangLab said.XDSpy is the name…
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Microsoft Reduces Windows 11 24H2 Restore Point Retention from 90 to 60 Days
In a significant change for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has announced that, beginning with the June 2025 security update (KB5060842), system restore points in Windows 11 version 24H2 will now be retained for up to 60 days, down from the previous 90-day period. This adjustment, which also applies to all future releases of Windows 11…
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Microsoft blockiert Google Chrome mittels Schutzfunktion
Seit Anfang Juni können einige Windows-Nutzer Google Chrome nicht mehr verwenden. Schuld daran ist eine Schutzfunktion für Minderjährige. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/windows-schutzfunktion-von-microsoft-blockiert-google-chrome-2506-197357.html
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Microsoft Family Safety Now Blocking All Versions of Google Chrome
In a development that has left students, parents, and educators frustrated, Microsoft’s Family Safety feature is now blocking all versions of Google Chrome from launching on Windows devices. The issue, which first surfaced in early June, has persisted for over two weeks without an official fix or comment from Microsoft, raising concerns about both digital…
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Windows Snipping Tool Now Lets Users Export Captures as GIFs
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to its popular Snipping Tool, introducing the ability to export screen recordings as animated GIFs”, a feature long requested by users and now available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. This enhancement, part of Snipping Tool version 11.2505.21.0, aims to streamline the process of…
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Windows Snipping Tool now lets you create animated GIF recordings
Microsoft announced that the Windows screenshot and screencast Snipping Tool utility is getting support for exporting animated GIF recordings. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-snipping-tool-now-lets-you-create-animated-gif-recordings/
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OpenVPN Driver Vulnerability Let Attackers Crash Windows Systems
Network administrators and cybersecurity experts will be pleased to learn that OpenVPN 2.7_alpha2 will be released on June 19, 2025, according to the OpenVPN community project team. While this early alpha build for the upcoming 2.7.0 feature release introduces several innovative enhancements, it also addresses a critical vulnerability in the Windows driver that could allow…
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Microsoft Tightens Security Defaults for Windows 365 and Microsoft 365
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsoft-tightens-security-defaults-for-windows-365-and-microsoft-365