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The End of an Era: Microsoft Phases Out VBScript for JavaScript and PowerShell

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May 23, 2024 at 01:42AM Microsoft announced the deprecation of Visual Basic Script (VBScript) in favor of advanced alternatives like JavaScript and PowerShell. The plan will be implemented in three phases, ultimately eliminating VBScript from Windows. Additionally, Microsoft’s Recall feature has raised privacy concerns, with the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office seeking transparency and safeguards for … Read more

Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out to Release Preview Insiders

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May 22, 2024 at 02:59PM Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2 in the final testing stages. This update brings significant new features such as HDR background support, an energy saver mode, Sudo for Windows, integration of Rust in the Windows kernel, Wi-Fi 7 support, and improved voice clarity. Commercial customers can validate this update … Read more

Windows 11 Recall AI feature will record everything you do on your PC

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May 20, 2024 at 03:05PM Microsoft has unveiled ‘Recall,’ an AI-powered feature for Windows 11 that records and organizes user activities for easy access. It supports native language queries and requires specific hardware. Scheduled to roll out with support for select languages, Recall stores data locally and allows users to control captured information for privacy. … Read more

Crims abusing Microsoft Quick Assist to deploy Black Basta ransomware

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May 16, 2024 at 07:34PM Cybercrime gang leverages Microsoft Quick Assist in social engineering attacks to deploy Black Basta ransomware. Microsoft investigates and advises users to be cautious of tech support scams. Organizations are recommended to block or uninstall unused remote management tools to reduce risk. Threat indicators and hunting queries provided by Microsoft for … Read more

Microsoft: Windows Server 2019 updates fail with 0x800f0982 errors

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May 16, 2024 at 10:31AM The new KB5037765 security update for Windows Server 2019 is failing to install due to a known issue, resulting in 0x800f0982 errors. This problem is more likely to affect devices without en_us language pack support. While Microsoft works on a fix, an unofficial workaround involves installing the en-US language pack. … Read more

Microsoft fixes Windows zero-day exploited in QakBot malware attacks

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May 14, 2024 at 02:23PM Microsoft has addressed a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-30051, which allowed for privilege escalation through a heap-based buffer overflow in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) core library on vulnerable Windows systems, facilitating delivery of QakBot and other malware. Kaspersky and other security researchers confirmed the exploitation and reported it to Microsoft. QakBot … Read more

Windows 10 KB5037768 update released with new features and 20 fixes

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May 14, 2024 at 02:01PM Microsoft released KB5037768 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing new features and improvements. It addresses VPN connectivity issues, enhances account notifications, and improves Widgets on the lock screen. However, it also introduces known issues, including problems with Copilot and Microsoft Connected Cache. The update is available via … Read more

Microsoft: April Windows Server updates cause NTLM auth failures

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May 1, 2024 at 11:18AM Microsoft has acknowledged NTLM authentication failures and high loads after installing recent Windows Server security updates. The issue affects domain controllers with high NTLM traffic and few primary DCs. Affected versions and updates include Windows Server 2022 (KB5036909) and others. While Microsoft works on a fix, organizations can uninstall the … Read more

Microsoft says April Windows updates break VPN connections

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May 1, 2024 at 10:12AM Microsoft confirms that the April 2024 Windows security updates disrupt VPN connections across various Windows platforms. Affected versions include Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2008 onwards. Microsoft is investigating the issue and advises users to seek help through specific support channels. While no immediate fix is available, users … Read more

Black Girls Do Engineer Signs Education Partnership Agreement With NSA

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April 24, 2024 at 05:12PM Black Girls Do Engineer recently signed an Education Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency to further develop science and technology talent for national security challenges. The collaboration will engage HBCU and college-bound students in STEM disciplines, offering real-world problem-solving opportunities and access to cybersecurity resources. This partnership aims to … Read more