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Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will conclude on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive technical assistance, software updates, or security patches. This cessation of support means that while Windows 10 devices will continue...

Microsoft has recently released a significant update to Microsoft Defender, enhancing security for Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server installation images. This update is crucial for IT administrators and organizations aiming to maintain robust security postures across their systems...

As the countdown to the end of official Windows 10 support accelerates, the IT community is flooded with questions—many from everyday users trying to secure their data and keep their computers running in a new, uncertain era for Microsoft’s desktop operating systems. If you’re among the millions...

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...

Microsoft has released the Windows Configuration Update KB5062324 for Windows 11 version 24H2, addressing a critical issue where the Windows Update scan could become unresponsive. Users experiencing this problem are advised to restart their systems to complete the update scan. For a permanent...

Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday update was meant to address dozens of vulnerabilities and enhance system stability, but Azure and hybrid on-premises administrators quickly discovered a critical side effect: DHCP services on multiple generations of Windows Server began failing, resulting in...

The June Patch Tuesday event has traditionally been one of those regular, if sometimes nervy, moments in the IT administrator’s calendar, offering a mix of security fixes and, all too often, unintended side effects. This time, for Windows Server admins around the world, that unease has given way...

System administrators across the globe are grappling with an unprecedented dilemma after Microsoft’s June 2025 security updates unleashed operational chaos in enterprise networks. The latest round of critical patches, intended to fortify Windows Server environments against a wave of new threats...

The latest cumulative updates released in Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday have triggered significant disruptions for organizations relying on Windows Server’s DHCP functionality. Only days after these highly anticipated security patches rolled out, IT administrators worldwide began reporting...

Palo Alto Networks recently took critical action to reinforce the security of its product line by addressing a series of privilege escalation vulnerabilities and integrating the latest Chrome patches into its solutions. These fixes, targeting multiple high-profile flaws, come at a pivotal moment...

Cloudflare, a leading provider of web infrastructure and security services, recently experienced a significant outage that disrupted numerous websites and online services. The company has confirmed that this incident was not the result of a cyberattack but rather stemmed from an internal network...

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) CVE page for CVE-2024-28923 describes it as a "Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." The most recent update simply adds an acknowledgement to the advisory, indicating this is an informational change only. There are no new technical or...

Here’s an executive summary and key facts about the “EchoLeak” vulnerability (CVE-2025-32711) that affected Microsoft 365 Copilot: What Happened? EchoLeak (CVE-2025-32711) is a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Attackers could exploit the LLM Scope Violation flaw by...

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...

A critical Windows Server 2025 Active Directory Domain Controller restart bug, recently and officially patched by Microsoft, briefly reopened longstanding concerns about the robustness of server update procedures, network traffic management, and overall IT resilience in modern hybrid cloud...

A sophisticated new threat named “Echoleak” has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers, triggering alarm across industries and raising probing questions about the security of widespread AI assistants, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and other MCP-compatible solutions. This attack, notable...

With the release of the June 2025 Windows Update, millions of users worldwide once again confront the formidable complexities of maintaining a secure and efficient computing environment. This monthly occurrence—anchored firmly in the second Tuesday of every month—marks not just routine patching...

Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10, designated as KB5060533, introduces several noteworthy changes, including the restoration of seconds in the Calendar flyout and the integration of Bing search functionality within the Calendar interface. After installing KB5060533...

When Microsoft released the Windows 11 24H2 update, users anticipated new features and crucial security improvements as part of their regular Patch Tuesday experience. However, the June 2025 rollout—specifically cumulative update KB5060842—became a textbook example of how even thoroughly-tested...

As Microsoft maintains its commitment to Windows 11 security and update reliability, the new cumulative update KB5060999 emerges as a significant touchpoint for both enterprise and individual users. Rolling out for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, this update brings a suite of improvements...