driver vulnerabilities

Microsoft’s public records and independent trackers do not show a readily verifiable advisory for a CVE numbered CVE‑2026‑20828 tied to rndismp6.sys, and the component historically associated with RNDIS/Windows Mobile networking (rndismp6.sys) was the subject of two Microsoft‑published CVEs in...

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 recently begun flagging the WinRing0 driver as a security threat, specifically identifying it as "VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0." This detection is valid due to known vulnerabilities in the driver, notably documented under CVE-2020-14979. Understanding WinRing0...

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 tradition of robust backward compatibility has long set it apart in the realm of operating systems, making Windows the platform of choice for a vast range of consumers and enterprises alike. From dusty dot-matrix printers to niche industrial controllers, generations of hardware have...

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...

Here’s a summary of the key highlights from the May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, focusing on the new features and security improvements based on the linked article and fresh forum discussions: Windows 11 Version 24H2 (KB5058411) – Major AI and Productivity...

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...

Windows users with Lenovo ThinkPad machines are now facing an unprecedented dilemma: a Windows update designed to protect your system is inadvertently throwing a wrench into the delicate process of updating your BIOS. This unfolding drama has far-reaching implications for security, system...

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...

Paragon Driver Exploited: A New Ransomware Attack Vector for Windows A fresh threat is looming over Windows users as ransomware attackers have begun exploiting vulnerabilities in a trusted, kernel-level driver used by Paragon Partition Manager. In an alarming development, cybercriminals are...