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With the rollout of Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has expanded the reach of its automatic device encryption feature—intending to safeguard the confidentiality of user data. But while encryption is a much-lauded security measure against physical theft or unauthorized access, recent scrutiny has...

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing array of cyberthreats targeting their most valuable assets: their users and data. Recognizing this challenge, Kaseya has introduced the Kaseya 365 User subscription, a comprehensive solution designed to simplify...

Microsoft's AI-powered "Recall" feature for Windows 11 has finally reached public rollout after a prolonged and cautious development phase marked by privacy debates, technical challenges, and multiple retrials with the Windows Insider community. This new functionality, part of the Copilot+...

Microsoft has finally brought its ambitious yet contentious AI-powered feature, Windows Recall, to the public via Windows Insider previews for Windows 11, particularly targeting the new Copilot+ PC ecosystem. After a lengthy period of anticipation, delay, and repeated retesting prompted by...

The pressure is mounting for Windows 10 devotees, as Microsoft intensifies its campaign to migrate users to Windows 11. This evolving push reflects both encouraging trends in adoption and the sobering reality that a significant segment of the PC landscape remains anchored to the older OS. The...

Let’s be honest: in the anarchic digital wilderness that is 2024, most of us have become seasoned navigators of the web’s twists and turns, dodging pop-ups like neo-detectives, expertly swiping away scam emails with a flick of the thumb. And yet, as you cradle your Android smartphone, freshly...

Windows Hello, Microsoft's biometric authentication system, has recently encountered a significant glitch in Windows 11, leaving users unable to access their devices through facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, or PIN entry. This issue has sparked widespread frustration and raised concerns...

Windows Hello Faces a Temporary Lockout in Windows 11: What’s Behind the Bug and How to Navigate It With Windows 11 continuously evolving as Microsoft’s flagship operating system, many users have embraced its enhanced security features, particularly Windows Hello. This biometric authentication...

Microsoft is set to give its Recall feature a second chance, promising users an innovative way to track their digital footprints while maintaining rigorous security standards. Originally designed to capture screenshots and offer a searchable history of your activity on Copilot Plus PCs, the...

Microsoft has recently made headlines by tightening control over the Windows 11 installation process—a move that reinforces the fundamental shift towards cloud-based identities and away from traditional offline accounts. In the latest Insider Preview Build 26200.5516, Microsoft has disabled a...

The landscape of Windows 11 is set for another significant change as Microsoft prepares to reintroduce a controversial tool known as Windows Recall, designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities into the operating system. This new feature, which allows the operating system to screenshot and...

In a world increasingly plagued by data breaches and rising cyber threats, user security has never been more paramount. Microsoft has taken a bold step toward enhancing account security with new third-party passkey support in Windows 11. As digital threats evolve, the time has come for users to...

In a significant move to bolster security for its users, Microsoft has announced that BitLocker device encryption will be the default setting for all Windows 11 users, including those operating the Home version. This change comes as part of the latest Windows 11 24H2 update and aims to protect...

In a significant shift planned within the upcoming Windows 11 update, labeled 24H2, users can expect the SSD encryption feature, BitLocker, to be enabled by default. While this may be embraced by many who prioritize data security, the implications of this change could lead to a notable decline...

Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if a specially crafted Silverlight application is run on an affected system. To...

By using an offline installer is there any problem with doing it? i.e. spyware, tracking, cost

Original release date: January 08, 2013 | Last revised: February 06, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Microsoft Server Software Microsoft .NET Framework Microsoft Developer Tools Overview Select Microsoft software products contain multiple...

Hi In Windows7 SP1, I noticed that the ACLs of the root directory of a logical partition (D:) formatted NTFS are different from those of the root directory of the system partition (C:): C:\Windows\system32>icacls c:\ c:\ BUILTIN\Administrators:(F) BUILTIN\Administrators:(OI)(CI)(IO)(F)...

I am using Windows 7 and would like to know how I can set the PC to lock when not in use after say 10 minutes

Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.1 (June 15, 2011): Clarified the XSS Filter mitigation. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Active Directory Certificate Services Web Enrollment. The vulnerability is a cross-site...