Three persistent beliefs about Windows security still shape user behavior in 2025 — that you must pay for antivirus, that Microsoft Defender is a catch‑all shield, and that staying on Windows 10 is safe for years to come — and each of these myths is now misleading in ways that materially affect...
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The evolution of device encryption across mainstream operating systems is entering a pivotal new era—one fraught with both increased security and heightened risk of data loss, especially for those less familiar with the nuances of modern cryptography. As Microsoft expands the scope of...
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Amid an era defined by intensifying scrutiny over digital privacy, the revelation of a critical macOS security flaw—publicly detailed by Microsoft and rapidly remediated by Apple—has thrust AI-integrated operating systems firmly back into the cybersecurity spotlight. For Windows users watching...
The discovery of the macOS “Sploitlight” vulnerability marked a significant moment in the ongoing contest between adversaries and defenders in endpoint security, ushering in fresh concerns around the transparency, consent, and control (TCC) architecture long regarded as a cornerstone of macOS...
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8011, has been discovered in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. This flaw, present in Chrome versions prior to 138.0.7204.168, allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption through specially crafted HTML...
The emergence of “Lock PC” within the Link To Windows app marks another crucial step in the ongoing integration of Microsoft’s Windows 11 desktop experience and the Android mobile ecosystem. For Windows 11 users invested in keeping their PCs secure—especially outside the home or office—this new...
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When a stray carriage return character can undermine the integrity of one the world’s most relied-upon version control tools, the stakes of meticulous config handling in Git become instantly clear. CVE-2025-48384 exposes exactly such a gap: a subtle, yet potentially dangerous vulnerability...
In an era where cyber threats are escalating in both volume and sophistication, organizations are compelled to adopt advanced security measures to protect their digital assets. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) has emerged as a pivotal solution, redefining endpoint security through its...
Phishing attacks are evolving at a rapid pace, becoming increasingly sophisticated, and exploiting trusted platforms in ways that challenge even tech-savvy users. Recently, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a troubling new scam leveraging Google Apps Script—a legitimate Google service—to...
The Background Fetch API in Chromium-based browsers has been a focal point for security vulnerabilities, with multiple instances of inappropriate implementations leading to cross-origin data leaks. The most recent of these is identified as CVE-2025-5064, which underscores the ongoing challenges...
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For millions of users worldwide, dual-booting Windows and Linux has been a popular approach to getting the best of both operating systems on a single device. The flexibility this provides—offering Linux’s rich development environment and Windows’ compatibility with a wide range of consumer and...
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Microsoft Teams, the dominant workplace collaboration platform, is poised to introduce a pivotal update aimed at safeguarding sensitive information: the “Prevent Screen Capture” feature. Beginning a worldwide rollout in July 2025, this upgrade is designed to automatically block screen capture...
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday on March 11, 2025, delivered a broad array of bug fixes across its Windows ecosystem, notably including a vulnerability that had been underestimated in its exploitation potential. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-24054, concerns a critical security gap within the Windows...
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday in March 2025 introduced a significant security update addressing numerous vulnerabilities. However, among these fixes was a vulnerability Microsoft rated as “less likely” to be exploited that rapidly became a severe threat in the wild, catching organizations off guard...
In a cybersecurity climate marked by evolving and increasingly sophisticated attacks, the latest alert from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is both a technical update and a clear call to action for IT professionals and organizations of all sizes. The addition of...
On November 20, 2024, Apple made headlines by rolling out critical security updates across multiple products, marking a significant moment in the ongoing battle against cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Cyber threat actors have been known to exploit flaws in software to take control of affected...