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Microsoft's KB5120998 preview update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 adds taskbar customization and admin protection.
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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.
SecurityBehavior tracking beats domain blocking in MacSync fight
Microsoft's Defender Experts linked 30+ domains via behavioral patterns, shifting Mac malware defense strategy.
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.
SecuritySharePoint Flaw Exploited After PoC Release
Threat actors are exploiting a critical SharePoint authentication bypass after Rapid7 released a PoC exploit.
SecurityPatch Bypass Threatens Defender
A researcher's PoC bypasses Microsoft's Defender patch, granting system-level access to attackers with initial foothold.
SecurityDeadLock ransomware fortifies itself with blockchain infrastructure
DeadLock ransomware stores config data on Polygon blockchain, complicating infrastructure takedowns by law enforcement.
Tech NewsWindows 11 updates ship with typo-aware search fixes
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday brings mandatory updates for Windows 11, adding security fixes and new features like Voice Isolation.
SecurityMicrosoft Patches 398 Flaws, One Exploited
August's Patch Tuesday addresses 398 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day, as AI-driven discovery swells update volumes.
Tech NewsWindows 10 ESU Patch Fixes Backup, Expands Secure Boot
August 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10 resolves File History SMB errors and broadens Secure Boot certificate rollout.
SecurityZero-Day in Windows Winsock Kernel Driver Exploited in Attacks
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 421 CVEs, including one exploited zero-day and two publicly disclosed flaws.
SecurityAI-Assisted SharePoint Exploit Reaches Unauthenticated RCE
Researchers chain AI-found flaws to gain admin on SharePoint servers, bypassing authentication entirely.
Cyber CrimeRansomware Group Hardens Infrastructure via Smart Contracts
DeadLock uses Polygon smart contracts to make extortion infrastructure harder to disrupt, Microsoft reports.
SecurityCISA Ties SharePoint Flaw to Ransomware
CISA adds CVE-2026-45659 to KEV catalog, confirming ransomware abuse of a Microsoft SharePoint RCE flaw.
Cyber CrimeStorm-1175 Debuts New Ransomware
Microsoft says China-linked Storm-1175 shifts from Medusa to the new StormEncryptor ransomware, likely via N-central flaw CVE-2026-18577.
Cyber CrimeFormer Medusa Affiliate Debuts New Ransomware
Microsoft tracks Storm-1175's shift to StormEncryptor, following exploitation of an N-central flaw.
SecurityPasskey Defenses Undermined by Weak Surroundings
Recent research shows passkey protections can be bypassed without breaking the underlying cryptography.
TrendingWindows 11 license hike deepens PC cost crisis
Report claims Microsoft raised Windows 11 OEM license fees by up to 10% in July, hitting PC makers.
SecurityCritical Azure SQL Managed Instance Flaw
A high-severity vulnerability in Azure SQL Managed Instance allows unauthorized network-based privilege escalation, requiring immediate attention.
Cyber CrimeAitM Phishing Targets Financial Data
A sophisticated phishing campaign uses adversary-in-the-middle tactics to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts for financial espionage.