windows security updates

Microsoft’s monthly release of cumulative updates is always an anxious event for Windows users, but the rollout of KB5063060 for Windows 11 has quickly emerged as one of the most problematic updates in recent memory. The June 2025 out-of-band patch, intended to quickly fix game-breaking bugs...

A fresh wave of anticipation—and some cautious optimism—has swept the Windows community as Microsoft has released the cumulative security update KB5060999 for Windows 11, targeting the perennial headaches that have dogged gamers and content creators using Nvidia graphics cards. With the rollout...

June’s security update rollout by Microsoft has sent ripples across the IT landscape, underlining not just the persistent innovation of attackers but also the relentless burden on organizations and end users to stay one step ahead. This latest patch cycle, landing on June 11, featured an...

Windows Installer, a core component of the Microsoft Windows ecosystem, has once again come under scrutiny due to the disclosure of a new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-33075. This security flaw, caught by Microsoft and detailed publicly in their security update guide, centers around...

Windows Installer, long regarded as a core component of the Microsoft Windows operating system, is once again under the cybersecurity spotlight. A recent vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32714, has surfaced, revealing an elevation of privilege issue rooted in improper access control. As...

Windows 11 continues to assert itself as the definitive platform for PC users, forging a path of continuous evolution and adaptation in a rapidly shifting technological landscape. Since its initial rollout in October 2021, Windows 11 has solidified its position as Microsoft’s principal operating...

Windows 10's impending end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, has prompted users to explore alternatives to maintain a secure and stable operating system. One such alternative is the Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), particularly the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition...

The May 2025 Windows non-security preview update, designated as KB5058499 (OS Build 26100.4202), marks another significant step in Microsoft’s steady cadence of enhancements and refinements to Windows 11 version 24H2. This release demonstrates Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to elevating user and...

For Microsoft Windows 11 users still running versions 22H2 and 23H2, the latest wave of updates brings an intriguing turn in the company’s usual upgrade cadence—one that channels both user value and unmistakable strategic intent. While Microsoft’s typical playbook encourages aggressive adoption...

With the rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) to the Beta Channel, Microsoft continues its incremental approach to refining Windows 11, especially for those enrolled in the 24H2 development cycle. This latest beta update offers both subtle and substantive changes...

Microsoft Build 2025 kicked off with a resounding message: artificial intelligence is not just a feature; it’s the new foundation of the Windows ecosystem. The conference, renowned as Microsoft’s annual gathering for software developers, IT professionals, and technology enthusiasts, became a...

Few topics spark fiercer debate among PC enthusiasts than the question of which modern Windows operating system best serves older hardware. While Microsoft touts Windows 11 as the pinnacle of design and performance, user sentiment tells a more complicated story—one in which legacy devices...

Microsoft is set to introduce a pivotal security enhancement to Windows 11 with the rollout of the Administrator Protection feature. This initiative aims to fortify systems against breaches stemming from stolen credentials by redefining how administrative privileges are managed. Understanding...

For nearly a year, a subset of Windows 11 users faced an ongoing headache that rendered their dual-boot configurations with Linux frustratingly unreliable. This persistent issue, occurring after the August 2024 Windows security update, left users who rely on both operating systems for work or...

Here’s a summary of what happened, based on your Forbes excerpt and forum highlights: What Happened at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025? On the first day, Windows 11 was successfully hacked three separate times by elite security researchers using zero-day exploits (vulnerabilities unknown to the vendor)...

With the arrival of another “Patch Tuesday,” Microsoft’s monthly update cycle once again brought the global Windows community to attention. On May 14, 2025, Windows users across consumer, enterprise, and cloud environments received a formidable batch of essential updates—reflecting an ecosystem...

You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...

Windows Media's remote code execution vulnerabilities have long occupied a critical intersection of multimedia accessibility and system security, but the recently disclosed CVE-2025-29964 represents an especially urgent threat for both enterprise and consumer Windows installations. This...

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday releases have long been a cornerstone in the battle against evolving cybersecurity threats, and May 2025’s wave of security updates underscores the stakes for enterprises and everyday users relying on Windows Remote Desktop Services. With the discovery and subsequent...

Microsoft's March and April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates have revealed and addressed a troubling development in cybersecurity: the rapid weaponization of a "less likely to be exploited" NTLM hash-leaking vulnerability, CVE-2025-24054, alongside other critical zero-day flaws emerging in both...