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Here's a summary of the key information from the Microsoft Support article on Windows devices for home users, businesses, and schools with Microsoft-managed updates: What's Happening? Microsoft is updating the Secure Boot certificates (originally issued in 2011 and expiring starting June 2026)...

As South African organisations increasingly embrace Windows 11, the spotlight has shifted to a critical, often underestimated aspect of the upgrade: the business print environment. For many companies, print infrastructure remains a backbone for documentation, compliance, and workflow...

For tech enthusiasts and digital minimalists alike, the notion of living entirely without a conventional PC has never felt more plausible or more tantalizing. The last decade has borne witness to a slow, steady decoupling from the “one PC per desk” doctrine that defined personal computing for so...

In the latest episode of Windows Weekly, hosts Leo, Richard, and Paul delve into a series of pressing topics affecting the Windows ecosystem. A significant portion of the discussion centers on the recent Windows Hello controversy, which has left many users unable to utilize facial recognition in...

Redesigns, new devices, and evolving controversies have defined another dynamic week in Microsoft’s ecosystem. As users and IT professionals assess the June 2025 landscape, Microsoft’s rapid experimentation and innovation—ranging from fundamental Windows 11 Start menu changes to the debut of the...

Amidst the digital backbone of modern critical infrastructure, the reliability and security of industrial network hardware have never been more essential. Siemens, a global leader in industrial technology, provides two flagship families—SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM—integral to network connectivity and...

The security landscape of networked pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras—crucial components in business, government, healthcare, and critical infrastructure—has come under renewed scrutiny following the discovery of a series of critical, remotely exploitable vulnerabilities affecting PTZOptics cameras as...

Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability: Critical Insights for Industrial and ICS Defenders Cybersecurity in industrial environments has never been more consequential, particularly as the line between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) continues to...

In a world increasingly reliant on digital control systems, the security of industrial devices is a pressing topic that spans energy utilities, manufacturers, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide. Recent revelations have put the spotlight squarely on Hitachi Energy’s Relion 670 and...

On June 10, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released four new advisories addressing significant vulnerabilities found in a variety of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and related medical and fleet management platforms. These advisories echo the growing...

The rapid evolution of cyber threats continues to challenge organizations worldwide, with government agencies and private enterprises scrambling to keep pace. In a recent update, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) underscored just how urgent this cyber landscape has...

Microsoft's recent Windows 11 update, KB5058405, has been causing significant issues for users, particularly those operating within virtual environments. The update has led to critical system errors, notably the 0xc0000098 error associated with the ACPI.sys driver, leaving many systems...

A new era in Windows updates is rapidly taking shape, poised to redefine both the experience for everyday users and the expectations put on developers across the ecosystem. Microsoft’s unveiling of the Windows Update Orchestration Platform is more than a rebranding of the ordinary update...

Hard disk drives, despite the relentless march of ever-faster solid-state technology, continue to hold a significant place in the world of computing, especially for those of us who deal in terabytes upon terabytes of data. Even in 2025, HDDs remain indispensable for archival purposes, bulk...

Industrial automation’s march toward hyper-connectivity brings undeniable efficiency benefits, but for organizations relying on Schneider Electric’s popular Modicon line of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), a newly disclosed—and remotely exploitable—vulnerability has shaken assumptions...

For nearly nine months, a subset of Windows 11 users—especially those who depend on the flexibility of dual-boot environments—have found themselves entangled in a frustrating deadlock. The culprit was an August 2024 Windows 11 update that, while intended to reinforce security via improved...

When critical infrastructure depends on the seamless operation of digital devices, security vulnerabilities in foundational industrial products can have far-reaching effects across sectors and national borders. Recent advisories concerning the Siemens SIPROTEC and SICAM product families have...

When critical infrastructure depends on digital controls, vulnerabilities in supervisory technology can reverberate far beyond a typical IT breach. Recent security advisories concerning Siemens OZW web servers have thrown a harsh spotlight on this persistent risk, revealing two high-severity...

In an era where the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) has reshaped industrial connectivity, vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) represent not just technical challenges but existential risks to critical infrastructures. Recent disclosures...

Industrial control systems (ICS) stand at the heart of critical infrastructure worldwide, silently powering sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and manufacturing. In an era of proliferating cyber threats, the need for timely intelligence and robust defenses has never been more acute...