News in the Microsoft category

Russian hackers stole Microsoft corporate emails in month-long breach

Microsoft warned Friday night that some of its corporate email accounts were breached and data stolen by a Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard.
- Lawrence Abrams
- January 19, 2024
- 07:02 PM
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Microsoft tests instant access to Android photos in Windows 11

Microsoft plans to provide Windows 11 users with almost instant access to photos and screenshots they've taken on their Android smartphones.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 18, 2024
- 02:42 PM
- 0
Windows Copilot autostart tests limited to 27" displays or larger

Microsoft says that tests of a controversial new Windows 11 feature that automatically opens the AI-powered Copilot assistant after Windows starts are limited to systems with 27-inch displays.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 15, 2024
- 04:29 PM
- 2
Microsoft working on a fix for Windows 10 0x80070643 errors

Microsoft is working to fix a known issue causing 0x80070643 errors when installing the KB5034441 security update that patches the CVE-2024-20666 BitLocker vulnerability.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 15, 2024
- 02:40 PM
- 14
Windows SmartScreen flaw exploited to drop Phemedrone malware

A Phemedrone information-stealing malware campaign exploits a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) to bypass Windows security prompts when opening URL files.
- Bill Toulas
- January 15, 2024
- 01:32 PM
- 0
The new Windows 11 features coming in 2024

Windows 11 is gearing up to introduce an array of exciting new features in 2024 aimed at enhancing user experience across various aspects of the operating system.
- Mayank Parmar
- January 14, 2024
- 02:35 PM
- 13
CISA: Critical Microsoft SharePoint bug now actively exploited

CISA warns that attackers are now exploiting a critical Microsoft SharePoint privilege escalation vulnerability that can be chained with another critical bug for remote code execution.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 12, 2024
- 02:24 PM
- 0
Microsoft testing Windows 11 USB 80Gbps support, Copilot on login

Microsoft is now testing support for the USB4 Version 2.0 specification in Windows 11, enabling transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 11, 2024
- 02:39 PM
- 5
Microsoft shares script to update Windows 10 WinRE with BitLocker fixes

Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to automate updating the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) partition in order to fix CVE-2024-20666, a vulnerability that allowed for BitLocker encryption bypass.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 11, 2024
- 01:32 PM
- 16
Windows 10 KB5034441 security update fails with 0x80070643 errors

Windows 10 users worldwide report problems installing Microsoft's January Patch Tuesday updates, getting 0x80070643 errors when attempting to install the KB5034441 security update for BitLocker.
- Lawrence Abrams
- January 10, 2024
- 11:56 AM
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Microsoft Exchange 2019 has reached end of mainstream support

Microsoft announced the end of mainstream support for its Exchange Server 2019 on-premises mail server software on January 9, 2023.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 10, 2024
- 11:43 AM
- 0
Windows 10 KB5034122 update released with fix for shut down bug

Microsoft has released the KB5034122 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes only a small number of fixes due to the holiday season.
- Lawrence Abrams
- January 09, 2024
- 02:48 PM
- 0
Microsoft January 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 49 flaws, 12 RCE bugs

Today is Microsoft's January 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for a total of 49 flaws and 12 remote code execution vulnerabilities.
- Lawrence Abrams
- January 09, 2024
- 02:05 PM
- 5
Windows 11 KB5034123 update released with security and Wi-Fi fixes

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5034123 cumulative update for versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix a variety of issues, including a potential Wi-Fi bug that was fixed in a KIR last month.
- Mayank Parmar
- January 09, 2024
- 01:52 PM
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The best Windows 11 features added in 2023

The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for Windows 11 with the introduction of several new features and improvements. This includes drag and drop for the taskbar, AI, and more.
- Mayank Parmar
- January 09, 2024
- 01:53 AM
- 2
Microsoft disables MSIX protocol handler abused in malware attacks

Microsoft has again disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler after multiple financially motivated threat groups abused it to infect Windows users with malware.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 28, 2023
- 02:04 PM
- 2
Microsoft: Hackers target defense firms with new FalseFont malware

Microsoft says the APT33 Iranian cyber-espionage group is using recently discovered FalseFont backdoor malware to attack defense contractors worldwide.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 21, 2023
- 03:28 PM
- 0
Microsoft deprecates Defender Application Guard for some Edge users

Microsoft is deprecating Defender Application Guard (including the Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs) for Edge for Business users.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 21, 2023
- 01:10 PM
- 0
Microsoft fixes Wi-Fi issues triggered by recent Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing Wi-Fi network connectivity problems on Windows 11 systems triggered by recently released cumulative updates.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 20, 2023
- 11:15 AM
- 7
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Wi-Fi issues, asks for user feedback

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 11 devices experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues after installing recent cumulative updates.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 19, 2023
- 01:40 PM
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