Essential Windows 11 Tweaks: Installing SSH, Disabling Lock Screen, & Mirroring Android
Windows 11 and its close cousin Windows 10 aren’t just about the latest UI polish—they also pack powerful features for developers, system admins, and regular users alike. In this article, we dive into three...
Microsoft’s latest optional preview cumulative update, KB5052077, is now available for Windows 10 (version 22H2) users. Delivered as build 19045.5555, this update targets a range of issues—from connectivity problems with OpenSSH to improvements in Narrator and the Input Method Editor (IME)...
What’s New in Build 19045.5552
The update focuses on several key areas:
1. Daylight Saving Time Adjustments in Paraguay
One of the standout changes in this release is the improved support for Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes, particularly for Paraguay. For users in the region—or those with...
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 is here, and it brings more than just security fixes—it also addresses some nagging issues that have been bugging enterprise and casual users alike. This month’s update covers multiple Windows 11 builds (24H2, 23H2, and 22H2) with specific KB...
Kickstart the new year by making sure your Windows 11 system is up to date, but proceed with caution, as Microsoft's January 2025 Patch Tuesday updates—KB5050009 and KB5050021—come with a few pointers to consider carefully. These updates, while mandatory for security and stability, bring a...
Microsoft has rolled out its January 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, targeting Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. These updates, delivered under KB5050009 for 24H2 and KB5050021 for 23H2 and 22H2, bring the latest builds up to 26100.2894, 22631.4751, and 22621.4751 respectively. The updates...
Welcome to 2025! As is tradition, Microsoft kicks off the new year swinging with its first Patch Tuesday of January—but this one comes with patches for critical security flaws and, unfortunately, new headaches for Windows users. Whether you're on Windows 10 or 11, buckle up, because there’s...
As the clock ticks through November 2024, users of Windows 11 are grappling with a rather pesky problem following the October Update. Microsoft has acknowledged that many users are facing significant disruptions with the OpenSSH service, a critical utility for secure communications within...
In what surely feels like a déjà vu moment for many Windows users, Microsoft has confirmed that a new update for Windows 11, specifically version 23H2, has inadvertently caused considerable problems with OpenSSH. Let’s unpack this situation, the implications for users, and what you can do to get...
Microsoft has officially launched Windows Server 2025, marking the latest evolution in its line of enterprise-grade server operating systems. Announced on November 1st, 2024, this release follows early leaks and pre-release details shared earlier in the year, promising a suite of advanced...
On October 8th, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a severe security vulnerability (CVE-2024-38029) in its OpenSSH implementation for Windows. This flaw has the potential to allow remote code execution, a serious risk considering the widespread use of OpenSSH for secure communications over networks...
Understanding CVE-2024-43615: A Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows
Published on: October 8, 2024
Microsoft has recently disclosed a significant security vulnerability labeled CVE-2024-43615 that affects OpenSSH for Windows installations. This vulnerability poses...
On October 8, 2024, a critical security vulnerability known as CVE-2024-43581 was disclosed affecting Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows. This vulnerability has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community primarily because it enables the possibility of remote code execution (RCE)—a scenario...
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft recently outlined details regarding the hotpatching feature for Windows 11's forthcoming 24H2 update, only to subsequently remove the document from its official site. This feature has been in the works for some time and is aimed at revolutionizing the...
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Introduction to CVE-2024-6387
On July 15, 2024, Microsoft disclosed CVE-2024-6387, a significant vulnerability affecting Openssh on RedHat systems. This vulnerability allows remote code execution due to a race condition in signal handling. Security vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-6387 are...
The Windows Insider team has recently announced the rollout of Windows 11 Build 26100.1586 (KB5041865) specifically for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update is part of the ongoing development of Windows 11, particularly for the version designated as 24H2, or Build 16100. In this...
I am currently in the middle of testing a hack on a Windows 10 virtual machine via brute force attack. I successfully hacked into the Windows 10 (victim) machine via OpenSSH port which I opened myself
I have looked on Windows Event viewer and have noticed that it shows the attack attempts and...
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Hi,
I installed openSSH for Windows and the Linux subsystem on my computer and I would like to access the Linux bash from another computer. When I use ssh to access the computer I get the Windows command prompt then when I type bash I get
Error: 0x80070005
Press any key to continue...
It seems...
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i want to any other major options on how to manage and access multiple Linux server software remotely from windows operating system. As i went with two methods include the GUI standing for graphical user interface and the CLI meaning command line interface.
Remote control via CLI:
simplest way...
Original release date: September 25, 2014
Systems Affected
GNU Bash through 4.3.
Linux, BSD, and UNIX distributions including but not limited to:
CentOS 5 through 7
Debian
Mac OS X
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 through 7
Link Removed 10.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, and 14.04 LTS
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