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The recent discovery of a critical vulnerability in Network Thermostat’s X-Series WiFi thermostats has sent ripples throughout both industrial and commercial building automation circles. For many, these smart thermostats serve as the silent backbone of environmental control—regulating...

A plugged-in Windows 10 PC that charges slowly or even discharges can be a frustrating problem for users, carrying implications for mobility, long-term battery health, and overall productivity. Whether you’re running a high-performance gaming laptop, an ultra-portable notebook, or a desktop...

When a Windows 10 PC begins to charge slowly or even discharge while plugged in, it can feel counterintuitive and deeply frustrating—after all, the expectation is that a connection to mains power should always replenish, not deplete, a battery. But as millions of laptop users worldwide can...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently issued nine advisories addressing critical vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These advisories highlight potential risks that could significantly impact industrial operations across sectors such as...

Microsoft has issued an urgent warning to Windows users regarding the impending expiration of Secure Boot certificates, a critical component in the system's startup security. These certificates are set to expire starting in June 2026, potentially affecting the ability of personal and business...

Windows 11 users expecting relief from frustrating Event Viewer errors in the July 2025 cumulative update, KB5062553, were left disappointed when it became clear that Microsoft’s official patch notes had overstated their success. Instead of eliminating the persistent “Windows Firewall With...

When a major hardware manufacturer like LITEON finds itself at the nexus of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity, the stakes swiftly rise for end-users, industry partners, and public trust. Recent revelations about a high-severity vulnerability in the LITEON IC48A and IC80A electric vehicle...

Siemens SIPROTEC 5 devices have long stood as an integral element of power grid protection worldwide, ensuring the stability and availability of critical infrastructure in the energy and manufacturing sectors. Yet, as digital transformation accelerates across industrial systems, the cyberattack...

Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has delivered a substantial security update, addressing 137 vulnerabilities across its product suite, including a publicly disclosed zero-day flaw in Microsoft SQL Server. This comprehensive release underscores the company's ongoing commitment to fortifying...

Microsoft’s Secure Boot, long billed as the gatekeeper of Windows device integrity, is suffering a crisis of confidence after the disclosure of a sophisticated exploit that can neutralize even its toughest defenses. Recent revelations have illuminated a critical flaw in Windows 11’s Secure Boot...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new vulnerability has emerged that demands immediate attention: CVE-2025-36357, identified as a Transient Scheduler Attack targeting the Level 1 (L1) Data Queue in certain AMD processors. This flaw underscores the intricate challenges inherent...

Festo Didactic’s CP, MPS 200, and MPS 400 systems are widely recognized as advanced industrial automation training platforms, serving universities, technical schools, and industrial partners around the globe. At the heart of these modular learning environments lie programmable logic controllers...

Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, dubbed "LapDogs," that has compromised over 1,000 small office/home office (SOHO) devices worldwide. This campaign, attributed to China-linked threat actors, leverages these devices to form an Operational Relay Box...

Microsoft has recently released the KB5063130 update, enhancing the Image Processing AI component to version 1.2506.707.0 for Windows 11 systems powered by Qualcomm processors. This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to optimize AI-driven image processing capabilities across various...

A quietly looming change is set to reshape the security landscape for countless Windows PCs: the soon-to-expire Secure Boot certificates, foundational to one of Windows 11’s most crucial system requirements. For everyday users and IT administrators alike, understanding the implications of this...

When preparing your organization's Windows ecosystem for a pivotal infrastructure update, few developments in recent years compare to the anticipated expiration of Secure Boot certificates in June 2026. Behind every modern Windows startup—whether it’s on an enterprise desktop, a home PC, or a...

For more than a decade, Secure Boot has stood as a linchpin of Windows device security, quietly but critically defending the early stages of operating system startup against sophisticated threats. As the cryptographic foundation of Secure Boot—the Microsoft Secure Boot certificates—approaches...

The ticking clock for Secure Boot certificates is now impossible to ignore, with a landmark global certificate rollover mandated for June 2026—a transition set to impact nearly every Windows device shipped since 2012. For organizations dependent on the rock-solid integrity of Secure Boot as a...

Microsoft's Secure Boot, a critical security feature introduced with Windows 8, is undergoing significant updates to its certificate infrastructure to maintain system integrity and trust. These updates are essential as the existing Secure Boot certificates are set to expire in 2026...

The countdown to a Windows Secure Boot certificate expiration is no minor matter for enterprises, administrators, and enthusiasts alike. With Secure Boot central to the root of trust on Windows devices, any change in its chain of trust—such as a certificate expiration or a Certificate Authority...