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Unofficial patches have been issued to remediate an improperly patched Windows security vulnerability that could allow information disclosure and local privilege escalation (LPE) on vulnerable systems. Tracked as CVE-2021-24084 (CVSS score: 5.5), the flaw concerns an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Mobile Device Management component that could enable an attacker to gain unauthorized file […]
A formerly unknown Chinese-speaking threat actor has been linked to a long-standing evasive operation aimed at South East Asian targets as far back as July 2020 to deploy a kernel-mode rootkit on compromised Windows systems. Attacks mounted by the hacking group, dubbed GhostEmperor by Kaspersky, are also said to have used a “sophisticated multi-stage malware […]
Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death Revamped for Windows 11. We thought that the start menu is the only element in Microsoft’s Windows operating system that will receive an overhaul in Windows 11. However, it is being reported that the new OS will feature a Black Screen of Death instead of the customary blue screen of […]
Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 users are at risk of a new unpatched vulnerability that was recently disclosed publicly. As we reported last week, the vulnerability — SeriousSAM — allows attackers with low-level permissions to access Windows system files to perform a Pass-the-Hash (and potentially Silver Ticket) attack. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to […]
Microsoft’s Windows 10 and the upcoming Windows 11 versions have been found vulnerable to a new local privilege escalation vulnerability that permits users with low-level permissions access Windows system files, in turn, enabling them to unmask the operating system installation password and even decrypt private keys. The vulnerability has been nicknamed “SeriousSAM.” “Starting with Windows […]
The upcoming Windows 10 Sun Valley update has been in discussion for a while now. According to insiders, this will be one of the largest updates to the system, through which Microsoft hopes to “refresh the desktop PCs” and bring its OS back into the spotlight. Here’s what is currently known about this update. UI […]
When talking about the Apple ecosystem, one of the things that I like is that you can receive phone calls on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Sadly, Android users haven’t been able to have that level of comfort until now. Microsoft has added the much-awaited phone call feature to its Your Phone app for Windows […]
The year 2019 is about to end. We saw many new products and features from various tech giants, and yes, Microsoft is one of those companies. Speaking of its all-time operating system Windows 10, the company has brought some significant changes to the table. So to put things in one place, I created a roundup […]
Many people who use Windows 10 as their daily driver often try to find ways to remove bloatware from Windows 10 or any other OS for that matter. For those who don’t know, the term bloatware is used to refer to the unnecessary apps and software that come preloaded on OS and create a mess. […]
The year 2019 is about to end, and more than 800 million users are running Windows 10 on their computers. But the number is still far away from Microsoft’s ambitious dream of putting the OS on 1 billion PCs. That’s one big reason why Microsoft offered Windows 7 and Windows 8 users a free upgrade […]
We have already heard of several reports where hackers manage to Android OS on Nintendo, or Windows 10 IoT on a calculator or Windows 10 on OnePlus phones. This time we have an open-source project ‘Bliss OS’ that lets you run Android OS your personal computer. Last year too Bliss OS released a version that […]
With the release of Windows Insider Build 19025 (20H1), Microsoft has introduced an algorithm to better fix the shortcomings of the Search indexer in Windows 10. Back in 2018, some Insiders turned off the Windows Search indexer on their machines. When Microsoft asked why, the user feedback revealed that high disk usage, high CPU usage, […]
We have already seen Windows XP booting on Nintendo Switch and Windows 10 running on OnePlus 6T. This time a developer has managed to run Windows 10 on a calculator (via Windowslatest). The calculator, in this case, isn’t a basic or scientific calculator that we see commonly. The pictures posted by the developer shows an […]
Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers available right now. Since it includes all the necessary features, Chrome users tend to accept the browser’s shortcomings rather than ditching it for browsers with fewer features. However, there is one gigantic issue that forces users to reevaluate their life choices and uninstall Google Chrome. Users […]
Windows licenses are usually expensive. For example, for an original license of Microsoft’s “Windows 10 Pro” in the official Microsoft store 199.99$ payable. A cheaper alternative is the key marketplace Whokeys.com. Here you can save on licenses for software or games properly! Whokeys is a global marketplace for all types of keys. So Whokeys is […]
Microsoft has issued a warning that a severe remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2019-1367) exists in its oldest browser, Internet Explorer. Taking its severity seriously, the company has even pushed an out-of-bound emergency patch. According to the advisory, the RCE vulnerability exists in the way the Internet Explorer’s scripting engine handles memory. It could lead to […]
Entering the world of Windows 10 customization will introduce you to a plethora of possibilities that you can try. Over the years, Microsoft’s operating system has become more efficient than before. Still, there is always a room for some tweaking that you can do. So, how can you customize Windows 10 and make your PC […]
Sets is one of the most ambitious Windows 10 features we have seen in years. Just recently, the rumor mill got heated up again, and it was speculated that Microsoft could be bringing Sets along with the 21H1 update. This happened after the Italian blog Aggiornamenti Lumia (via OnMSFT) found mentions of Insider build 19480 […]
The main protection measure for files stored on a computer with Windows 10 operating system is the users’ password; however, data protection specialists mention that, in case the user considers that their information requires additional security layers, it is possible to add them using a very simple method. Although Microsoft does not have a password […]
Concerns do not stop appearing for Microsoft Windows 10 system users. Although most users of this system don’t care too much about the security of their information, ethical hacking experts claim that multiple malicious actors spend a lot of time waiting for the right time to exploit vulnerabilities or take advantage of bad security practices […]
According to Microsoft, unprotected servers can spread viruses and malware over the network without the user’s interaction. Microsoft is warning users to update their Windows 10 operating system immediately to protect themselves from critical vulnerabilities. According to the company, unprotected servers can spontaneously spread viruses and malware over the network, meaning without the user’s intention. […]