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
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 06:06PM Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday update addressed two zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively being attacked, affecting Microsoft WordPad and Skype for Business. A critical-rated bug in Message Queuing was also patched. The update included a total of 103 CVEs, with 13 critical-rated vulnerabilities and 20% of the fixes related to Microsoft … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 05:55PM Microsoft has issued a warning to customers about incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors in certain managed Windows environments. The issue only affects client platforms like Windows 11 21H2/22H2 and Windows 10 21H2/22H2, as well as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019. It specifically impacts environments where drive encryption is enforced for … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 09:00AM Google has announced that all users can now set up passkeys by default, allowing for passwordless logins. Passkeys use public-key cryptography to authenticate users’ access to websites and apps, eliminating the need for usernames and passwords. This adds convenience and enhances security, as passkeys are phishing-resistant. Microsoft, eBay, and Uber … Read more