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Urgent Microsoft Windows Cyberattack Warning: Avoid Opening These Files
Despite the vulnerability existing for years, Windows has not assigned it a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier.
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Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 Updated With Fix for Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday release includes crucial security updates for Windows laptops and desktops. Users should update immediately to address a publicly disclosed, actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. The update also fixes 30 remote code execution vulnerabilities and 41 other security flaws in Windows operating system compone...
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CERT-In Warns Users of Multiple Vulnerabilities in Different Versions of Microsoft Windows OS
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s Windows operating systems. Two separate vulnerabilities were found in various builds of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the company’s platform for running network-based applications. The cybersecurity...
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Microsoft Delays Release of AI-Powered Recall, Will First Be Tested With Windows Insiders
Microsoft is delaying the release of its Recall feature, and it will not be available when the first Copilot+ PCs hit the market on June 18. The tech giant introduced Recall, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that tracks and shows the user history on the device using periodically captured snapshots, at last month's Microsoft Surface and AI ev...
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Windows 7, Windows 8.1 to Stop Receiving Security Updates, Support From January 10
Microsoft will stop offering security updates and technical support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 from January 10. The declaration comes on the heels of the release of Microsoft Edge 109, the final edition to support the out-of-date operating systems. PCs running Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 will be more vulnerable to bugs, malware, and other online se...
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Microsoft Reportedly Left Users Vulnerable for Years Due to Out-of-Date Driver List: All Details
Microsoft has reportedly failed to protect Windows PCs from malicious drivers for years. This has been the cause of people getting exposed to a type of cyberattack called Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) that gave hackers direct access to the PCs running on Windows.
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Chrome for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android Updated With Fixes for Vulnerabilities Including a Zero-Day Flaw
Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux has been updated to fix a total of four vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit. Google has also released a new Chrome version for Android users with a fix for the same zero-day issue that is impacting its desktop client.
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Microsoft Releases a Windows Update to Fix 'Follina' Vulnerability Actively Exploited by Hackers
Microsoft has finally released a Windows update to fix the vulnerability known as "Follina" that was publicly disclosed last month and has actively been exploited by some hackers. The security update is available for users on Windows 7 and later.
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Chrome for Windows, Mac, Linux Updates With 4 High-Risk Vulnerability Fixes
Google has released Chrome version 102.0.5005.115 for Windows, Mac, and Linux with a total of seven security fixes, including four related to highly severe issues.
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China-Backed Hackers Found to Be Exploiting Unpatched Microsoft Office Vulnerability
China-backed hackers are exploiting a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office, threat analysis research conducted by security firm Proofpoint has suggested. The vulnerability, which is named "Follina" by security researchers, was brought into public notice last week.
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Microsoft Releases July 2021 Patch Tuesday to Fix 117 Vulnerabilities, Including Some Zero-Day Issues
Microsoft has released Its July 2021 Patch Tuesday that comprises fixes for as many as 117 vulnerabilities. The security updates are meant for a range of Microsoft products and features, including Microsoft Office, Windows Defender, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Exchange Server, among others.
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Microsoft Issues Emergency Update for PrintNightmare Security Flaw, Update Your PC Now
Microsoft has released security updates for Windows users to patch critical vulnerability “PrintNightmare” that exists within the Windows Print Spooler service and was first reported last week.
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FragAttacks: Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Impacting Almost All Connected Devices Discovered, Windows Gets Patched
Multiple Wi-Fi vulnerabilities have been discovered that are claimed to affect all modern protocols and impact a range of devices going from smartphones and routers to computers and even small IoT devices.
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Google Discloses Targeted Exploit Found in Windows That Gave Hackers Administrator Access to System
Google has disclosed a vulnerability with Windows Kernel Cryptography Driver that is being exploited to gain access to the target system. This vulnerability works alongside a Google Chrome flaw and according to a report, has only been spotted in conjunction with the Chrome vulnerability.
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Microsoft Fixes a Critical Windows DNS Server Vulnerability That Could Let Attackers Steal Corporate Details
Microsoft has released a patch to fix a critical, 17-year-old vulnerability in Windows DNS Server that has been classified as a “wormable” flaw. Named “SigRed”, the latest vulnerability is found to have an impact on Windows Server versions 2003 to 2019.
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Urgent Microsoft Windows Cyberattack Warning: Avoid Opening These Files
Despite the vulnerability existing for years, Windows has not assigned it a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier.
-
Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 Updated With Fix for Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday release includes crucial security updates for Windows laptops and desktops. Users should update immediately to address a publicly disclosed, actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. The update also fixes 30 remote code execution vulnerabilities and 41 other security flaws in Windows operating system compone...
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CERT-In Warns Users of Multiple Vulnerabilities in Different Versions of Microsoft Windows OS
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s Windows operating systems. Two separate vulnerabilities were found in various builds of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the company’s platform for running network-based applications. The cybersecurity...
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Microsoft Delays Release of AI-Powered Recall, Will First Be Tested With Windows Insiders
Microsoft is delaying the release of its Recall feature, and it will not be available when the first Copilot+ PCs hit the market on June 18. The tech giant introduced Recall, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that tracks and shows the user history on the device using periodically captured snapshots, at last month's Microsoft Surface and AI ev...
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Windows 7, Windows 8.1 to Stop Receiving Security Updates, Support From January 10
Microsoft will stop offering security updates and technical support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 from January 10. The declaration comes on the heels of the release of Microsoft Edge 109, the final edition to support the out-of-date operating systems. PCs running Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 will be more vulnerable to bugs, malware, and other online se...
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Microsoft Reportedly Left Users Vulnerable for Years Due to Out-of-Date Driver List: All Details
Microsoft has reportedly failed to protect Windows PCs from malicious drivers for years. This has been the cause of people getting exposed to a type of cyberattack called Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) that gave hackers direct access to the PCs running on Windows.
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Chrome for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android Updated With Fixes for Vulnerabilities Including a Zero-Day Flaw
Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux has been updated to fix a total of four vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit. Google has also released a new Chrome version for Android users with a fix for the same zero-day issue that is impacting its desktop client.
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Microsoft Releases a Windows Update to Fix 'Follina' Vulnerability Actively Exploited by Hackers
Microsoft has finally released a Windows update to fix the vulnerability known as "Follina" that was publicly disclosed last month and has actively been exploited by some hackers. The security update is available for users on Windows 7 and later.
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Chrome for Windows, Mac, Linux Updates With 4 High-Risk Vulnerability Fixes
Google has released Chrome version 102.0.5005.115 for Windows, Mac, and Linux with a total of seven security fixes, including four related to highly severe issues.
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China-Backed Hackers Found to Be Exploiting Unpatched Microsoft Office Vulnerability
China-backed hackers are exploiting a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office, threat analysis research conducted by security firm Proofpoint has suggested. The vulnerability, which is named "Follina" by security researchers, was brought into public notice last week.
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Microsoft Releases July 2021 Patch Tuesday to Fix 117 Vulnerabilities, Including Some Zero-Day Issues
Microsoft has released Its July 2021 Patch Tuesday that comprises fixes for as many as 117 vulnerabilities. The security updates are meant for a range of Microsoft products and features, including Microsoft Office, Windows Defender, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Exchange Server, among others.
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Microsoft Issues Emergency Update for PrintNightmare Security Flaw, Update Your PC Now
Microsoft has released security updates for Windows users to patch critical vulnerability “PrintNightmare” that exists within the Windows Print Spooler service and was first reported last week.
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FragAttacks: Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Impacting Almost All Connected Devices Discovered, Windows Gets Patched
Multiple Wi-Fi vulnerabilities have been discovered that are claimed to affect all modern protocols and impact a range of devices going from smartphones and routers to computers and even small IoT devices.
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Google Discloses Targeted Exploit Found in Windows That Gave Hackers Administrator Access to System
Google has disclosed a vulnerability with Windows Kernel Cryptography Driver that is being exploited to gain access to the target system. This vulnerability works alongside a Google Chrome flaw and according to a report, has only been spotted in conjunction with the Chrome vulnerability.
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Microsoft Fixes a Critical Windows DNS Server Vulnerability That Could Let Attackers Steal Corporate Details
Microsoft has released a patch to fix a critical, 17-year-old vulnerability in Windows DNS Server that has been classified as a “wormable” flaw. Named “SigRed”, the latest vulnerability is found to have an impact on Windows Server versions 2003 to 2019.
