firmware update

If you’ve ever wondered what stands between your shiny Windows PC and the boogeymen of the firmware world, you might be tickled to hear that the answer is just a simple setting buried deep in the mysterious digital underbelly known as UEFI. Yes, the superhero cape goes to Secure Boot—a feature...

Siemens Industrial Edge Device Kit Vulnerability: A Comprehensive Security Analysis and Risk Mitigation Guide In the advancing world of industrial automation and control, the Siemens Industrial Edge Device Kit stands as a key component driving edge computing within critical infrastructure...

The discovery of a set of vulnerabilities in ABB ACS880 Drives running CODESYS Runtime has set alarm bells ringing across the industrial automation world. These vulnerabilities, targeting drives that support IEC 61131-3 programming standards, illustrate how even niche systems can become the...

Below is an in-depth guide that walks you through a series of actionable steps and expert tips to extend your SSD’s lifespan on a Windows 11 system. With SSDs becoming the go-to solution for speed and performance, it’s important to balance their inherent benefits with practical maintenance to...

Samsung’s latest system update for the Galaxy Buds 2 is sparking interest among tech enthusiasts, and Windows users who rely on quality wireless peripherals definitely have something to note. While the update may seem modest at around 6.10MB in size, it brings crucial improvements aimed at...

Hitachi Energy XMC20 Exposed: Navigating the Relative Path Traversal Vulnerability A critical advisory has emerged surrounding Hitachi Energy’s XMC20 series—a core component in many industrial control systems—detailing a relative path traversal vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2461. With a...

As organizations continue to refine their hybrid work environments, audio–visual technology must also evolve to meet growing demands for flexibility, security, and seamless connectivity. The latest firmware update from Jabra for its Panacast 50 VBS video bar system is doing just that—especially...

In a recent CISA ICS advisory, critical vulnerabilities affecting Siemens SCALANCE W700 devices have been brought to light. Although these devices are pivotal in industrial control networks rather than in standard desktop operations, the potential ramifications reach far beyond the factory...

If you've been keeping an ear to the ground for updates involving Microsoft's Secure Boot mechanism, buckle up—there's a lot to unpack here. Secure Boot, a critical security feature baked right into your system's firmware as part of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), often...

Heads up, WindowsForum.com community! If you’re managing or involved with industrial control systems (ICS) in critical infrastructure, you need to read this. Schneider Electric’s widely-used Power Logic system has been flagged for two significant security vulnerabilities. Exploiting these could...

Ah, vulnerabilities in connected devices—it's the plot twist we all saw coming in the age of "smart everything." This time, the newest star of the security drama is Schneider Electric's EVlink Home Smart and Schneider Charge EV chargers. With cybersecurity smack dab in the spotlight, Schneider's...

Heads up, everyone! It looks like Hitachi Energy’s RTU500 series has been placed under the cybersecurity spotlight, and not in a good way. This industrial control system (ICS) product, crucial in energy sector infrastructure worldwide, has an exploitable vulnerability that merits immediate...

In the world of industrial control systems (ICS), security vulnerabilities are no small matter, especially when we're talking about products that power critical manufacturing. The recent advisory from Hitachi Energy brings attention to a vulnerability in their FOX61x line of products that could...

Introduction Ladies and gentlemen of the Windows user community, buckle up because today we're diving into the world of industrial control systems (ICS). We're talking factory floors, operational visibility, and data-driven decision-making—all made possible via connected devices. But nothing in...

Attention WindowsForum readers! If your organization leverages industrial control systems or operates in critical infrastructure sectors like energy, then this update is critical. A recent advisory from Hitachi Energy and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) sheds light on...

On November 14, 2024, a significant advisory was published regarding vulnerabilities in the Siemens SCALANCE M-800 family of products, part of the industrial control systems (ICS) that support critical infrastructure across various sectors. As a Windows user, especially in environments where...

In a world increasingly dependent on interconnected devices, a recent advisory has put a spotlight on a vulnerability that could potentially allow malicious actors to wreak havoc in our homes and businesses. If you're a Windows user who values security—as one should in today's digital...

In a significant update affecting Windows 11 users, prominent SSD manufacturers such as Western Digital and SanDisk have rolled out firmware updates aimed at resolving critical Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues that arise after upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. Reports of system failures...

For Surface device owners, having a sleek and highly functional piece of technology is just the beginning. To ensure your device continues to hum along smoothly like a well-oiled machine, keeping your drivers and firmware up to date is imperative. Recent guidance from Microsoft outlines how to...

In a timely response to user complaints, Western Digital has rolled out a firmware fix for certain SSD models experiencing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors when paired with Windows 11 24H2. This development comes in light of ongoing discussions and investigations spurred by reports that these...