Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block on PCs with USB scanners

December 11, 2024 at 02:11PM Microsoft has removed the compatibility block for Windows 11 24H2 upgrades after resolving USB connection issues affecting certain scanners. Users were advised against manual updates until the issue was fixed. The KB5048667 update is crucial for improving performance, but some may experience a delay before receiving the upgrade. ### Meeting … Read more

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp hit by massive worldwide outage

December 11, 2024 at 01:56PM Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp experienced a significant global outage on Wednesday afternoon, affecting users to different extents depending on their location. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Service Outage**: Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp experienced a significant worldwide outage on Wednesday afternoon. 2. **Geographical Impact**: The extent of service disruption varied by … Read more

ZLoader Malware Returns With DNS Tunneling to Stealthily Mask C2 Comms

December 11, 2024 at 09:42AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified an updated version of ZLoader malware, which now uses a DNS tunnel for communication. It features improved resilience against detection, interactive capabilities for attacks, and updates to evade analysis. ZLoader is increasingly linked to Black Basta ransomware, highlighting its role in facilitating cyberattacks. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Microsoft 365 outage takes down Office web apps, admin center

December 10, 2024 at 07:48AM Microsoft is currently investigating a significant and ongoing outage affecting Microsoft 365, specifically impacting Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. **Meeting Takeaways: Microsoft 365 Outage Investigation** 1. **Current Situation**: Microsoft is currently investigating a widespread outage affecting Microsoft 365 services. 2. **Impact**: The outage primarily impacts Office … Read more

Outdated Google Workspace Sync blocks Windows 11 24H2 upgrades

December 9, 2024 at 01:39PM Microsoft has blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update on devices with outdated Google Workspace Sync due to Outlook launch issues. Users must update to version 4.3.68.0 to resolve the problem. If issues persist after the update, they should contact Google Workspace Support. Other safeguard holds exist for various incompatible applications … Read more

New Windows 10 0x80073CFA fix requires installing WinAppSDK 3 times

November 25, 2024 at 05:03PM Microsoft has introduced a solution to address a bug hindering app uninstalls or updates on Windows 10. This fix is available for users who prefer not to install the latest preview update released this month. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Issue**: There is a bug on Windows 10 that prevents users from … Read more

Microsoft 365 outage impacts Exchange Online, Teams, Sharepoint

November 25, 2024 at 10:59AM Microsoft is addressing a significant outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint. Since the issue began six hours ago, users reported problems with various services. Microsoft is deploying fixes and monitoring progress, having successfully restored approximately 60% of the affected environments. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Ongoing … Read more

QNAP pulls buggy QTS firmware causing widespread NAS issues

November 22, 2024 at 03:55PM QNAP has withdrawn a problematic firmware update (QTS 5.2.2.2950) following user complaints of connectivity issues and device lockouts. Customers reported errors preventing access to their NAS features. QNAP recommends downgrading to the previous version (5.2.1.2930) to resolve these issues but has not issued a formal statement. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more

Microsoft pulls WinAppSDK update breaking Windows 10 app uninstalls

November 21, 2024 at 02:01PM Microsoft has acknowledged issues affecting Windows 10 users unable to update or uninstall packaged apps, including Microsoft Teams, due to the WinAppSDK 1.6.2 package. A fix is forthcoming, and the problematic update has been pulled. Users can access workarounds via PowerShell or Command Prompt until the resolution is deployed. **Meeting … Read more

Microsoft confirms game audio issues on Windows 11 24H2 PCs

November 20, 2024 at 11:52AM Microsoft identified a bug in Windows 24H2 that leads to game audio unexpectedly increasing to full volume when using USB DAC sound systems. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Issue Identified**: Microsoft has acknowledged a bug in Windows 24H2. 2. **Impact**: The bug leads to game audio unexpectedly increasing to full volume when … Read more