device security

Microsoft has quietly closed one of the more frustrating security gaps in Windows authentication: starting with the February 10, 2026 cumulative update (OS builds 26200.7840 and 26100.7840), external Windows Hello devices — notably peripheral fingerprint readers and compatible cameras — can now...

Microsoft has quietly added a small but meaningful piece of cross-device security: the Link to Windows app on Android can now remotely lock a paired Windows 11 PC, while other workflow and sharing features have been refreshed — but the app still does not offer a remote unlock ability. Background...

A small, surgical patch landed upstream this month to fix CVE-2023-53248 — a Linux kernel flaw in the AMDGPU DRM driver that could let the kernel hit a NULL dereference when waiting on page-table update fences, producing a denial-of-service condition on affected systems; the remediation is...

A fresh telemetry snapshot from remote‑support sessions underscores a stark reality: as Microsoft’s Windows 10 support deadline approaches, a large share of real‑world endpoints remain on an OS that will soon stop receiving routine security patches—creating an urgent migration and...

Windows exposes a quick, one‑click way to wipe the device’s stored location samples, but that simple “Clear” button is only part of the story — Microsoft has recently changed how Windows stores location data, and a full privacy cleanup requires checking both the device and your Microsoft account...

CISA’s September additions to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog — the TP‑Link TL‑WA855RE missing‑authentication flaw (CVE‑2020‑24363) and the WhatsApp incorrect‑authorization weakness (CVE‑2025‑55177) — are a reminder that adversaries continue to exploit both legacy IoT devices...

Windows Security is a strong baseline for protecting Windows 11 devices, but it was never designed to be a human-proof, one-stop solution — there are modern threats that built-in tools cannot fully mitigate, and relying on default protection alone leaves significant gaps in phishing...

Microsoft’s decision to end routine support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 has suddenly become the subject of a courtroom showdown—and the consequences reach far beyond one plaintiff's grievance: millions of users face security risks, confusing enrollment rules for Extended Security Updates...

A recent security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8583, has been discovered in Google Chrome's permissions implementation. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform user interface (UI) spoofing through specially crafted HTML pages. Google has addressed this issue in Chrome version...

Windows Hello, long touted as the seamless and secure future of biometric login for Windows users, now finds itself under intense scrutiny following a dramatic live demonstration at this year’s Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. Two German researchers unveiled a critical vulnerability...

Burk Technology's ARC Solo—a mainstay in broadcast facility monitoring and control—has recently come under scrutiny following the disclosure of a critical vulnerability that exposes the device to remote exploitation. This revelation, denoted as CVE-2025-5095 and ranked at a critical 9.3 on the...

As the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline looms closer, millions of users face a challenging dilemma: stay on their familiar operating system with paid security updates or transition to newer alternatives, often involving hardware upgrades or unwanted account changes. But for those clinging to...

As the countdown to October 14, 2025, intensifies, the world edges closer to the official end-of-support for Windows 10, a milestone signaling a seismic shift in cybersecurity risk for over a billion devices globally. For organizations, families, and individuals entrenched in the Windows 10...

Windows 10’s tenth anniversary arrives with bittersweet fanfare: what began in July 2015 as Microsoft’s course correction from the stumbles of Windows 8 has now become a pivotal crossroad for hundreds of millions worldwide. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end all mainstream support for...

After a brief and closely watched tenure in the education technology market, Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life for Windows 11 SE, the lightweight operating system once touted as the company’s answer to ChromeOS. Support will conclude in October 2026, closing a chapter on one of...

Here are the main points from the articles about Microsoft ending Windows 11 SE support: Key Details from Both Articles: Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026. This marks the end of Microsoft's five-year push to have a Chromebook competitor in educational...

As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive free security updates, technical assistance, or software improvements. To address...

Microsoft has introduced passkeys as a new verification method for user accounts, allowing sign-ins using facial recognition, fingerprints, or device PINs. This feature is compatible across Windows, Apple, and Google platforms. Passkeys utilize cryptographic key pairs, with one key stored on the...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact teaching and learning methodologies. This article delves into Google's latest AI-driven features designed to enhance...

Microsoft's move to discontinue Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system meant to challenge Chrome OS, underscores a pivotal shift in the company's client OS strategy—signaling a quiet withdrawal from a high-stakes battle that began just a few short years ago. The announcement that...