Microsoft's decision to retire the Mobile Plans app for Windows marks the end of a small but strategic piece of the company's push to make cellular connectivity a first-class feature on PCs, and it raises immediate questions for users of eSIM-enabled laptops, OEMs, and mobile operators about...
On a brisk morning in the evolving world of Windows networking, an obscure yet complex issue has surfaced that draws attention to the ever-growing presence of mobile broadband interfaces on modern Windows devices. Microsoft has acknowledged a phenomenon that may puzzle even the most seasoned IT...
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In a world where connectivity is integral, vulnerabilities in mobile broadband drivers can lead to significant security risks. The CVE-2024-49083 has recently come into focus, as detailed by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). This particular flaw pertains to an elevation of privilege...
On October 8, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) reported a critical security vulnerability designated as CVE-2024-43543, affecting the Windows Mobile Broadband driver. This recently discovered flaw has the potential to enable remote code execution (RCE), posing significant...
On October 8, 2024, Microsoft published a security advisory for CVE-2024-43542, detailing a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability within the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. This vulnerability highlights yet another critical aspect of software security that impacts a significant portion of...
On October 8, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) unveiled an important security advisory revealing a vulnerability designated CVE-2024-43557. This vulnerability lies within the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver, with the potential to lead to a critical Denial of Service (DoS)...
CVE-2024-43525: Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
On October 8, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published details about a newly identified vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-43525. This particular flaw pertains to the Mobile Broadband Driver...
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In July 2024, a critical security vulnerability labeled as CVE-2024-38161 was identified in the Windows Mobile Broadband driver. This vulnerability allows for remote code execution, potentially enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to system resources. Following the unveiling...
Hello Windows Insiders!
Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17677 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring in addition to those who opted in to Skip Ahead.
What’s new in Build 17677
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New, clearer “Settings and more” (“…”) menu: We’ve...
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Hello, I am posting via mobile broadband, apologies for the individual files as a zipped file wouldn't upload. I have infrequent blue screens - any information would be greatly appreciated. I have formatted the hard drive and installed a fresh copy of windows 7, but still have issues. Thank you...
I connect to my win7 laptop thru my smartphone with foxfi. All was working well. Yesterday morning I downloaded a bunch of win7 updates (did this wilt foxfi, lol) and once I restarted the laptop and attempted to connect I got nothing. The connection is made, just when I try to go on the...
Fixes an issue in which a Windows 7-based or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer does not automatically connect to a mobile broadband network after you unblock the PIN-based mobile broadband device. This issue affects both external and embedded devices.
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I've had my Dell M6500 with Windows 7 for 1.5 years now. My network adapter drivers are all up to date. I've never had any issue connecting to all kinds of wireless---airports, coffee shops, home, etc. The past weekend I was out of town and connected to the wifi at a McDonald's, no...
Provides a workaround for an issue in which the native Windows 7 Mobile Broadband driver does not work with an application that uses Citrix DNE. This issue occurs after you upgrade your computer to Windows 7 or to Windows Server 2008 R2.
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On my Windows 8 laptop I connected to my home WiFi network quite easy. It still connects without any problems when I get home. However, logging on to a foreign WiFi network, like my WiFi mobile broadband box, the WiFi network in the Train, Starbucks and McD logs on to the WiFi network, but...
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I've read the other topics but they're all about WiFi. I'm on Win 7 HP and connected to the Internet through a Huawei E220 mobile broadband stick. Everything worked well until a month ago - I didn't change anything - now I keep geeting this "Not connected - connections are available"-alert...
Hi, I used to be a windows user but switched over to ubuntu for some time now. So, im a bit rusty on windows knowledge. Anyway, a friend who has a windows 7 laptop and a windows vista desktop asked me to help him share his usb mobile broadband connection. I obliged but its been two days now and...
I have tested almost all third party firewalls and security suites. I have found out that there is something seriously wrong in W7.
In WinXP All software I tested filter network connections as expected. I can block incoming connections and control outgoing connections way I like.
BUT: in win...