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- June 27, 2024
- 02:09 PM
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Microsoft pulls Windows 11 KB5039302 update causing reboot loops

Microsoft pulled the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update after finding that it causes some devices to restart repeatedly.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 27, 2024
- 12:10 PM
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Windows 11 KB5039302 update released with 9 changes or fixes

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5039302 preview update for Windows 11 version 22H2, bringing several new features and fixes.
- Mayank Parmar
- June 26, 2024
- 10:47 AM
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Windows 10 KB5039299 update released with 10 changes or fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5039299 update for Windows 10 version 22H2 with up to ten bug fixes or changes, including a fix for "Open With" dialog boxes being shown when using apps.
- Mayank Parmar
- June 26, 2024
- 10:32 AM
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New attack uses MSC files and Windows XSS flaw to breach networks

A novel command execution technique dubbed 'GrimResource' uses specially crafted MSC (Microsoft Saved Console) and an unpatched Windows XSS flaw to perform code execution via the Microsoft Management Console.
- Bill Toulas
- June 24, 2024
- 03:03 PM
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Microsoft Photos update brings requested features to Windows 11

Microsoft's updated Photos app is now available for Windows 11 in the Windows Insider Program, bringing requested interface changes and better image quality.
- Mayank Parmar
- June 23, 2024
- 03:03 PM
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- June 21, 2024
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- June 20, 2024
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Microsoft says bug causes Windows 10 apps to display Open With dialogs

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 apps will mistakenly display an "How do you want to open this file?" dialog box when attempting to right-click on the program's icon and perform a registered task.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 18, 2024
- 06:23 PM
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Microsoft: New Outlook security changes coming to personal accounts

Microsoft has announced new cybersecurity enhancements for Outlook personal email accounts as part of its 'Secure Future Initiative,' including the deprecation of basic authentication (username + password) by September 16, 2024.
- Bill Toulas
- June 15, 2024
- 10:12 AM
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- June 15, 2024
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Microsoft delays Windows Recall amid privacy and security concerns

Microsoft is delaying the release of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature to test and secure it further before releasing it in a public preview on Copilot+ PCs.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 13, 2024
- 10:11 PM
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Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN

Microsoft has announced that the DirectAccess remote access solution is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, recommending companies migrate to the 'Always On VPN' for enhanced security and continued support.
- Bill Toulas
- June 12, 2024
- 11:05 AM
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New Windows Server KB5039227 and KB5039217 updates fix LSASS crashes

Microsoft has released the Windows Server 2022 KB5039227 and Windows Server 2019 KB5039217 cumulative updates with security fixes and fixes for a variety of bugs.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 11, 2024
- 03:27 PM
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Windows 11 KB5039212 update released with 37 changes, fixes

Microsoft is rolling out the KB5039212 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H3 with thirty-seven improvements and changes, including better drag-and-drop support in the File Explorer address bar.
- Mayank Parmar
- June 11, 2024
- 02:06 PM
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Windows 10 KB5039211 update released with new feature, 12 fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5039211 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with 12 changes, including a Snipping Tool feature that allows you to edit Android photos in Windows.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 11, 2024
- 01:45 PM
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Microsoft June 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 51 flaws, 18 RCEs

Today is Microsoft's June 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 51 flaws, eighteen remote code execution flaws, and one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 11, 2024
- 01:31 PM
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Malicious VSCode extensions with millions of installs discovered

A group of Israeli researchers explored the security of the Visual Studio Code marketplace and managed to "infect" over 100 organizations by trojanizing a copy of the popular 'Dracula Official theme to include risky code. Further research into the VSCode Marketplace found thousands of extensions with millions of installs.
- Bill Toulas
- June 09, 2024
- 10:22 AM
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Microsoft makes Windows Recall opt-in, secures data with Windows Hello

Following massive customer pushback after it announced the new AI-powered Recall for Copilot+ PCs last month, Microsoft says it will update the feature to be more secure and require customers to opt in to enable it.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 07, 2024
- 12:37 PM
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Microsoft deprecates Windows NTLM authentication protocol

Microsoft has officially deprecated NTLM authentication on Windows and Windows servers, stating that developers should transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication to prevent problems in the future.
- Bill Toulas
- June 04, 2024
- 11:38 AM
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