Security researchers have uncovered a two-stage threat targeting the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) that turns a patched but difficult-to-exploit elevation-of-privilege flaw into a practical, abuse-ready local code-execution vector — and a third-party vendor has already issued...
Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...
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0patch’s decision to “security-adopt” Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 — and to package that commitment into new paid plans — reshapes the post‑end‑of‑support landscape for millions of users who either can’t or won’t migrate to Microsoft 365 or Windows 11 before Microsoft’s October 14, 2025...
As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users face critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Microsoft will cease providing free security updates, technical support, and software updates for Windows 10, potentially exposing systems to...
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As the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users and organizations face critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Microsoft's cessation of free security updates necessitates either upgrading to Windows 11 or seeking alternative support solutions. This article...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday brought an extensive lineup of bug fixes, but among these was a vulnerability that would quickly escalate into a significant security incident: CVE-2025-24054, an NTLM hash-leaking flaw. While Microsoft initially considered this vulnerability "less likely" to...
Windows users, it’s time to hunker down and pay attention: a new zero-day vulnerability has been confirmed that puts your NTLM credentials at risk. As reported by Forbes, this vulnerability affects a broad range of Windows systems—from the venerable Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 to the latest...
Windows security aficionados, brace yourselves for another deep dive into the often murky realm of legacy authentication protocols. An unofficial NTLM security patch from 0patch is now available for Windows 11 (v24H2), Windows Server 2025, and several versions of Windows 10. This update comes...
As we march closer to the end of Windows 10 support in October 2025, many users with aging hardware are caught in a precarious position. Just picture it: you’ve got your trusty Windows 10 laptop, dutifully chugging along, but alas, it’s too antiquated to support the shiny new features of Windows...
In a shocking revelation that underscores the ongoing security challenges within the Windows ecosystem, security researchers have unearthed a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting all versions of Windows Workstation and Server, right from the aging Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 to the...
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