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Microsoft’s relentless drive to modernize Windows 11’s architecture is yielding another wave of changes—this time, reshaping the very foundations of hardware driver development and distribution. With sweeping impacts for device makers, IT professionals, and power users, the newly announced...

When news breaks of a critical security flaw in devices that power digital signage across industries and continents, it sends shockwaves through the technology community. BrightSign Players, a widely deployed line of digital signage media players, recently found themselves at the center of such...

Every week brings a fresh reminder of the relentless cybersecurity risks facing industrial control systems, but some warnings demand closer attention. On May 6, 2025, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released three new advisories concerning vulnerabilities in...

It’s an inescapable reality of modern life: virtually every aspect of our daily routines — from managing finances and social media to working remotely or shopping online — is predicated on securing a vast array of digital accounts. As World Password Day serves as an annual reminder of the stakes...

Windows 11 version 24H2, released in October 2024, has encountered a series of compatibility issues that have led Microsoft to implement safeguard holds on certain devices. These measures are intended to prevent users from experiencing significant problems during the update process...

In the ongoing saga of Windows 11 updates, Microsoft's recent cumulative patches for version 24H2 have continued to demonstrate the complexities and challenges of modern operating system maintenance. The April and March updates, specifically KB5055523 and KB5053656, have been flagged for causing...

Microsoft’s cumulative update KB5055627, targeting Windows 11 version 24H2, is making headlines—and not just for the standard fare of bug fixes and system polish. This release stands out for directly addressing one of the most notorious and demoralizing issues Windows users can encounter: the...

As part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience with every new release, the company has recently rolled out KB5059093—an Out of Box Experience (OOBE) update targeting Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This update exemplifies Microsoft’s dual focus on streamlining...

The landscape of industrial cybersecurity is in a constant state of flux, with new vulnerabilities surfacing as frequently as new networked devices are deployed in factories and critical infrastructure. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the ongoing saga of Siemens SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM...

The recent release of five Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) marks a significant moment for cybersecurity professionals and operational technology stakeholders. Against a backdrop of rapidly evolving cyber threats, these...

The landscape of industrial cybersecurity is evolving at a rapid pace, and recent advisories from authoritative bodies like CISA are crucial reading for any stakeholder in operational technology or critical infrastructure. Among the latest updates is a significant alert concerning...

CISA’s decision to halt updates on ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities as of January 10, 2023, marks a significant transition in the world of industrial cybersecurity. For the broader Windows, IT, and operational technology (OT) community, this move signals both a coming...

In an era where the security and reliability of our physical infrastructure are increasingly interwoven with digital systems, every new advisory concerning industrial control systems (ICS) carries a weight that resonates far beyond the world of cybersecurity professionals. On March 20, 2025, the...

With the looming end of Windows 10 support, organizations across the globe are accelerating their transition to Windows 11. Yet, beneath the promises of tighter security and a refined user experience, a set of sobering warnings has emerged for anyone invested in print technology. As revealed...

AMD is boldly stepping into the future of driver technology with its latest announcement—a suite of AI-driven enhancements designed to tackle long-standing driver issues on Windows without compromising performance or user privacy. Building on its RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9000 series graphics...

In a year when AI is penning limericks, coffee machines are joining botnets, and your car wants to update its firmware more often than your laptop, the CISA has dropped a fresh batch of seven advisories aimed straight at the pulse of Industrial Control Systems (ICS). If you’re in charge of...

Nothing says "welcome to the future" quite like plugging in your car and worrying that somewhere, someone in their pajamas is poking around your charger’s secrets from thousands of miles away. That’s the scenario Vestel AC Charger users find themselves in after a recent vulnerability was...

AudioScience has dropped its v5 Windows driver update, and while that might not sound like a party-starter to your average Spotify aficionado, in the worlds of pro audio and IT support, it’s as close to a headline act as Dante at a digital mixer convention. Let’s dissect what’s new, why it...

Even the most unassuming boxes hiding away in locked industrial cabinets get their day in the cybersecurity spotlight, and today, the unblinking gaze is turned on the Schneider Electric Sage Series. If you had “vulnerabilities in remote terminal units” on your bingo card—even if you didn’t—strap...

In the world of wireless industrial communications, not every threat can be launched from the dark corners of the internet. Sometimes, it takes a pair of boots, a bolt-cutter, and a deep knowledge of obscure file systems to crack open systems running the backbone of our critical infrastructure...