June 7, 2024 at 03:50PM Microsoft’s controversial Windows Recall, which takes snapshots of a user’s screen, uploads the images on the device, and analyzes them using OCR, has raised security concerns. After criticism, Microsoft will now offer Recall as an opt-in service, beef up data security, and require Windows Hello enrollment and presence proof for … Read more
June 7, 2024 at 01:09PM Microsoft has responded to public pressure by changing the default settings for its Windows Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs. Following criticism about security and privacy risks, the company announced that the feature will now be off by default, with additional security measures such as encryption and user authentication requirements. Microsoft … Read more
June 6, 2024 at 08:07AM Microsoft has officially deprecated the NTLM authentication protocol, signaling the need for admins to transition to more secure alternatives. While NTLM will continue to work in future Windows releases, calls to NTLM should be replaced by Negotiate, prioritizing Kerberos authentication. The move is part of Microsoft’s goal to eliminate the … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 03:33PM Microsoft has reopened the Windows 10 Beta Channel, inviting Insiders to join or switch for the new beta build. This aims to facilitate active feature development and testing for Windows 10, version 22H2. Switching to Canary or Dev Channels will enable Windows 11 upgrades, while Windows 10 22H2 will receive … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 11:44AM Microsoft has deprecated NTLM authentication on Windows and Windows servers, urging a transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication. This is due to security concerns, including cyberattacks like ‘NTLM Relay.’ Users and developers are recommended to utilize auditing tools to facilitate the transition. The replacement can generally be achieved with a … Read more
May 30, 2024 at 01:21PM Microsoft introduces Windows Recall, using AI to create a searchable digital memory of every activity on a Windows computer. The feature has raised privacy concerns with its frequent screen snapshots and local storage of user data. While Microsoft emphasizes local processing and encryption, security experts and privacy advocates remain wary … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 06:19PM Microsoft has released the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, containing 32 fixes and changes. Highlights include fixes for File Explorer freezing, delayed start after pinning a folder, a new account manager on the Start menu, and a sound settings backup feature. This update … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 11:00AM Humanativa Group identified security vulnerabilities in Eclipse ThreadX, previously known as Azure RTOS. Marco Ivaldi found issues, including memory corruption and DoS risk, from research of publicly available source code. The flaws were reported to Microsoft and Eclipse Foundation and addressed in Eclipse ThreadX version 6.4.0, with additional bugs to … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 02:01PM Microsoft has linked the North Korean hacking group Moonstone Sleet to FakePenny ransomware attacks, causing millions of dollars in ransom demands. Moonstone Sleet has adopted novel attack methods and infrastructure, targeting various industries and employing trojanized software, malicious games, and fake companies. This expansion into ransomware may indicate a shift … Read more
May 24, 2024 at 03:05PM Microsoft announced that the Cortana, Tips, and WordPad applications will be automatically removed from systems upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 release. In addition, the company revealed plans to deprecate other features, including the Defender Application Guard for Office and VBScript, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security. From the … Read more