#EdgeBrowser

Microsoft Fixes 72 Flaws, Including Patch for Actively Exploited CLFS Vulnerability

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December 11, 2024 at 02:30AM Microsoft’s October 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 72 security flaws, including a critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) actively exploited in the wild. The update opened paths for further security measures against threats. Additionally, Microsoft plans to phase out NTLM in favor of Kerberos to bolster security against exploitation. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Microsoft Edge begins testing Copilot Vision

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October 8, 2024 at 05:22AM Microsoft Edge Canary has added a new feature called Copilot Vision for webpage interpretation and assistance using natural language. Currently in testing, it appears at the bottom of the screen but isn’t fully functional. Users can enable it in Edge Canary settings, with Microsoft ensuring privacy of user data when … Read more

Windows 10 KB5043131 update released with 9 changes and fixes

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September 24, 2024 at 06:20PM Microsoft has released the September 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2. The update addresses issues like Edge browser freezes and media playback problems. The optional KB5043131 update is designed for testing fixes and improvements. It can be installed via the Settings app or manually from the Microsoft … Read more

Microsoft Edge will flag extensions causing performance issues

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September 19, 2024 at 04:57PM Microsoft is trialing a new feature in the Edge browser, labeled the “extension performance detector,” to alert users of any performance problems caused by browser extensions on visited web pages. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Microsoft is working on a new feature for the Edge browser called … Read more

Microsoft Edge PDF reader is getting more Copilot AI features

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August 16, 2024 at 08:57AM Microsoft is enhancing Copilot integration in Edge browser with AI-driven smart keywords to extract important information from PDFs and facilitate topic analysis. Based on the meeting notes, Microsoft is enhancing the integration of Copilot in the Edge browser with AI-powered smart keywords. This improvement will enable the AI to extract … Read more

Attackers Have Been Leveraging Microsoft Zero-Day for 18 Months

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July 10, 2024 at 04:29PM Threat actors exploited a zero-day bug (CVE-2024-38112) patched by Microsoft in July for over 18 months. The vulnerability impacts Internet Explorer’s Trident engine and affects newer Windows systems, like Windows 10 and 11. It allows attackers to run ransomware and spyware. Check Point discovered concurrent campaigns targeting individuals in Vietnam … Read more

Microsoft Edge Bug Could Have Allowed Attackers to Silently Install Malicious Extensions

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March 27, 2024 at 09:09AM A security flaw in Microsoft Edge browser, CVE-2024-21388, allowed attackers to covertly install browser extensions with broad permissions via a private API, impacting version 121.0.2277.83. The bug enabled installation of malicious extensions without user consent, posing a privilege escalation threat, emphasizing the need for balancing user convenience and security. Key … Read more

Microsoft Hires Influential AI Figure Mustafa Suleyman to Head up Consumer AI Business

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March 20, 2024 at 12:15PM Mustafa Suleyman has been appointed as the CEO of Microsoft AI, overseeing the company’s consumer AI products and research, including Copilot, Bing, and Edge. Microsoft is also hiring the chief scientist at Suleyman’s AI company, Inflection, and top engineers and researchers, strengthening its position in the competitive AI industry. From … Read more