Windows 11 21H2 and Windows Server 2012 reach end of support

October 11, 2023 at 11:32AM Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 11, version 21H2. This means that these operating systems will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Microsoft advises users to upgrade to newer versions or obtain Extended Security Updates (ESUs) to continue receiving essential updates. … Read more

It’s 2023 and Microsoft WordPad can be exploited to hijack vulnerable systems

October 10, 2023 at 07:58PM Microsoft has released over 100 security updates, including fixes for two bugs that are already being actively exploited. One of the vulnerabilities, known as Rapid Reset, is an HTTP/2 weakness that has been used since August to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Microsoft WordPad also has an information … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 03:10PM – Windows 10 KB5031356 update released with 25 improvements

October 10, 2023 at 03:10PM Microsoft has released the KB5031356 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing security updates and fixes for various issues. Users can manually install the update through Windows Update or Microsoft Update Catalog. Notable fixes include improvements to the search box experience on the taskbar and addressing issues with … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 03:03PM – Windows 10 KB5031356 update released with 11 improvements

October 10, 2023 at 03:03PM Microsoft has released the optional KB5031356 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing 25 fixes for various issues. Users can install the update through the Windows Update settings or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update also addresses a new DDoS attack technique and provides steps to … Read more

Microsoft Exchange gets ‘better’ patch to mitigate critical bug

October 10, 2023 at 04:07PM Microsoft has released a new security update (CVE-2023-36434) to address a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server (CVE-2023-21709). The update eliminates the need for additional steps and manual removal of a vulnerable Windows IIS Token Cache module. Admins who have already removed the module must install the new security update … Read more