software security

Windhawk arrives as a surprisingly polished bridge between what Microsoft ships in Windows 11 and what many users actually want: a lightweight, open‑source mod platform that makes the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer and other core UI elements genuinely customizable — and, in many cases...

The short DrugsControl.org post titled “Gameing — Rummy Game for Windows 10” reads like an unexpected detour: a public-health and regulatory site publishing a short item about a desktop card game and where to get it. The page frames itself as a general-interest item, but offers little technical...

With Microsoft officially announcing the end of support for Visual Studio 2015 this October, the countdown is on for developers and organizations still relying on the aging IDE. This pivotal move coincides with the conclusion of Windows 10 support, marking 2025 as a watershed year for legacy...

For millions of professionals, students, and everyday users, the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite are the backbone of their digital work and communication. The latest promotional bundle offering both Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Professional 2021 with lifetime access...

Microsoft’s tentative journey toward open-sourcing the Windows 11 user interface framework, known as WinUI, marks a significant shift in the technology giant’s approach to transparency, collaboration, and developer empowerment. For many years, Microsoft’s cultural attitude toward open-source...

For more than two decades, WinRAR has occupied a near-mythical status on millions of Windows PCs, quietly shouldering the everyday labor of extracting, compressing, and archiving files in a world obsessed with speed and efficiency. Its “nagware” payment model—wherein the app politely reminds you...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Microsoft will cease providing technical assistance, software updates, and security patches for Windows 10, leaving systems...

As the software landscape continually evolves, Microsoft’s renewed push for secure coding has taken a pivotal turn with the formal encouragement of Rust as a first-class language for Windows driver development. This strategic endorsement, once a future-looking promise, is rapidly becoming...

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO) platform has long been positioned as a linchpin in the drive toward smarter, more resilient, and energy-efficient enterprises. Yet, as the digital transformation of critical infrastructure accelerates, the threat landscape inevitably...

Open source software has long been championed as a beacon of superior security in the software landscape, often celebrated for its transparency, the rigour of peer review, and the almost mythic effect of "many eyeballs" catching bugs before they do harm. This foundational belief, rooted in the...

YSRCP spokesperson R. Ramesh Kumar Reddy’s recent arrest has sparked both political and public debate across Andhra Pradesh, presenting yet another flashpoint in the often turbulent relationship between the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by...

Microsoft's Copilot Vision, a new feature in Windows 11, introduces the ability for users to share their desktop or specific application windows with the AI assistant for real-time assistance and analysis. This functionality, currently in testing, aims to enhance productivity by allowing Copilot...

For years, installing (or reinstalling) Windows meant enduring a familiar litany of post-setup chores: not just the legendary "day one" deluge of Windows Updates, but also waiting for a parade of in-box app updates to filter in from the Microsoft Store. Now, with the refresh of install media for...

An elevation of privilege vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Visual Studio, designated as CVE-2025-49739. This flaw arises from improper link resolution before file access, commonly referred to as 'link following,' which could allow an unauthorized attacker to escalate privileges...

Microsoft Teams, a widely adopted collaboration platform, has recently been identified as vulnerable to a significant security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-49737. This vulnerability arises from a race condition due to improper synchronization when accessing shared resources, potentially allowing...

Microsoft Office has recently been identified as vulnerable to a critical security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-49702. This vulnerability arises from a type confusion error, where the software accesses resources using incompatible types, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to execute...

It appears that the official Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) page for CVE-2025-49697 is currently not showing specific public details, possibly because it is still in the process of being published or updated. Here’s what is widely known about CVE-2025-49697, based on available sources...

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, security vulnerabilities pose significant risks to both developers and end-users. A recent critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-46334, has been discovered in Git GUI for Windows, highlighting the importance of vigilance and prompt...

In the complex landscape of software security, even established and widely trusted tools may harbor vulnerabilities with the potential to impact users far beyond their original intended scope. The recent unveiling of CVE-2025-27613—a vulnerability affecting Gitk—highlights the persistent risks...

Microsoft Excel has recently been identified with a significant security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48812. This flaw, classified as an out-of-bounds read, allows unauthorized local attackers to access sensitive information by reading data beyond the allocated memory boundaries within...