A potent wave of ransomware attacks has uncovered a cunning new strategy in cybercrime: hackers are leveraging a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to disable Windows 11’s built-in antivirus, leaving systems dangerously exposed. The Akira ransomware, already notorious for its aggressive...
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...
Microsoft’s new initiative to phase out legacy drivers from Windows Update marks a significant evolution in the management of device compatibility and security across the Windows ecosystem. As the company intensifies its focus on delivering reliable, up-to-date drivers, the aim is not only to...
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Microsoft has released Windows 10 Release Preview build 19045.5794 (KB5055612), introducing two key fixes:
Graphics: Addressed a case-sensitive issue in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) that could cause GPU paravirtualization support to fail.
OS Security: Updated the Windows Kernel...
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The current wave of alerts from Windows Defender concerning the "WinRing0x64.sys" driver raises important questions for Windows users. If you've noticed that your favorite PC monitoring or fan control utility—from vendors like Razer and SteelSeries—is suddenly getting flagged, here’s a deep-dive...