SecurityNewWindows Server 2016 hit by 0xc0000409 after August updates
Microsoft says August 2026 security updates trigger 0xc0000409 errors on Windows Server 2016 when Compatibility Appraiser is enabled.
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SecurityPhaaS Campaign Targets IT Providers via M365 Phishing
CloudSEK reports BigBear 2.0 phishing operation stole over 5,100 Microsoft credentials, hitting IT firms hardest.
TrendingWindows 11 Bing Wallpaper app prompts user revolt with Harry Potter ad
Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper app is serving full-screen Harry Potter ads on Windows 11 desktops, prompting users to uninstall in droves.
Cyber CrimeFake IT help desks push M365 data theft
Executives targeted in vishing attacks that steal tokens and extort victims.
Cyber CrimePhishing expands ASCII smuggling beyond AI
Microsoft finds invisible Unicode tags used to hide financial-lure words in a massive email phishing campaign.
SecurityWindows 2026 Bug Patch? No, the Cloud
Microsoft's cloud patches, Dropbox account breaches, and Guardio's $1.1B funding round headline this week's security news.
Cyber CrimeUnicode Trick Fuels Million-Email Phishing Surge
A campaign hides 'funding' lure words with invisible Unicode tags, splitting keywords to slip past filters.
SecurityARM Windows users hit by Teams, Outlook launch failures
Microsoft confirms August 2026 updates break Teams and Outlook on ARM devices; workaround available.
Cyber CrimeFake installers target Windows update, Defender
Microsoft details campaign impersonating vendors to weaken Windows Update and Defender.
SecurityDefender Bug Trains Users to Ignore Alerts
Microsoft's false 'Defender off' alerts risk training users to disregard real security warnings, experts say.
Tech NewsWindows 11 mouse settings reset by new update
Microsoft confirms KB5120998 resets mouse cursor settings, blocking restoration on affected systems.
SecurityTerminalFix Malware Exploits Fake CAPTCHAs
Microsoft warns of TerminalFix ClickFix variant that tricks users into running malicious PowerShell commands via fake Cloudflare checks.
Tech NewsLambda's Debt-Fueled Chip Expansion
AI cloud firm Lambda raises $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia chips for Microsoft lease.
Tech NewsA Belgian bet on two-wheeler cargo
Belgian startup Any pitches modular electric motorcycle LUV1 with 120 liters of cargo space.
Tech NewsWindows 11 preview update brings 35 fixes
Microsoft's KB5120998 preview update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 adds taskbar customization and admin protection.
Tech NewsWindows 11 Privacy Controls Get App-Level Upgrade
Microsoft tests granular camera, mic, and location permissions for desktop apps in a new Insider build.
SecurityPatch windows collapse, network defense urged
Microsoft says the time to patch vulnerabilities is shrinking, urging network-level controls to bridge the gap.
Cyber CrimeSession Theft Threat Escalates as 4,532 Firms Targeted
Mirage2FA campaign hit 4,532 companies, bypassing MFA and stealing sessions.
Cyber CrimeTeams Helpdesk Scam Spreads SynkLoader Backdoor
Cybercriminals are using fake IT helpdesk messages on Microsoft Teams to deliver a new backdoor malware, researchers warn.
SecurityAugust .NET Update Breaks WPF Printing
Printing and PDF export fail in some WPF apps after August 2026 .NET updates; Microsoft offers a risky workaround.
SecurityDefender's Boot Driver Becomes a Kernel Weapon
Researchers show how Windows' own BTR.sys can delete security software at boot, evading blocks.
Tech NewsRGB Peripherals Linked to Windows Game Crashes
Microsoft says RGB lighting devices may cause crashes after August Windows updates, with a workaround available.
Tech NewsAI data boom lifts Micro1 to $500M run rate
Micro1's gross annual run rate hits $500M in eight months as AI training demand surges.
SecurityBehavior tracking beats domain blocking in MacSync fight
Microsoft's Defender Experts linked 30+ domains via behavioral patterns, shifting Mac malware defense strategy.
TrendingVC board seats under antitrust microscope
DOJ probes a16z board roles at rival firms, alarming venture insiders.
Tech NewsWindows 11 context menu overhaul finally arrives
Microsoft redesigns Windows 11's right-click menu for speed and customization, addressing long-standing user complaints.
CloudMicrosoft 365 search outage linked to deployment bug
Microsoft is fixing a deployment issue causing search failures in Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Tech NewsWindows Server 2022 mainstream support ends in 60 days
Microsoft reminds admins to upgrade to Server 2025 before October end-of-support switch.
Cyber CrimeExfilSquad Leak Analysis Confirms 13 Victims
Fortra researchers verified ExfilSquad's access to sensitive data from 13 organizations, likely via misconfigured Power Pages portals.
SecuritySCCM Attack Chain Exposes Cost of Weak Trust
XM Cyber researchers chain four SCCM flaws into SYSTEM access for $58, with partial fixes leaving a path open.