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Windows 11 Boot Failure Bug: Microsoft’s Quiet Fix Explained

16 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A hidden Windows 11 bug left some commercial systems unable to boot after failed updates. Microsoft has now issued a silent fix, but questions remain about their response and communication.

#Windows 11 | #Boot Failure | #Microsoft Patch

Windows 11 Notepad Markdown Bug: Silent File Execution Exposed Millions

12 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A bug in Windows 11 Notepad’s Markdown support allowed hidden file execution via crafted links—no warnings, just risk. Microsoft’s patch closed the loophole, but the incident proves even simple tools can pose major security threats.

#Notepad vulnerability | #Markdown exploit | #Microsoft patch

Windows Zero-Day: Desktop Window Manager Flaw Triggers Emergency Patch

11 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Windows’ Desktop Window Manager is being actively exploited, enabling attackers to gain full control of affected systems. Microsoft has released emergency patches—here’s what you need to know and why it matters.

#Zero-day vulnerability | #Desktop Window Manager | #Microsoft patch

Unseen Saboteurs: Windows RasMan Zero-Day Lets Anyone Crash Your Network

11 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A newly discovered zero-day in Windows’ RasMan service lets attackers crash remote access for any user with local access—no admin rights required. Microsoft urges urgent patching as attacks escalate.

#VPN Vulnerability | #Denial-of-Service | #Microsoft Patch

Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday: Six Zero-Days Under Fire

11 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday brings an urgent security update, fixing 54 vulnerabilities—six of them zero-days under active attack. The stakes are high for organizations to patch fast or risk major breaches.

#Zero-Day | #Microsoft Patch | #Cybersecurity

Microsoft Rushes Out KB5078127 Patch to Fix Outlook and Cloud File System Failures

26 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft released urgent patches for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused Outlook to freeze and cloud file systems to fail. Here's what went wrong and how the crisis was contained.

#Microsoft Patch | #Outlook Issues | #Cloud Storage

Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch: 114 Flaws Fixed, One Actively Exploited

14 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s January 2026 security update fixes 114 Windows vulnerabilities, including one already being exploited. Experts warn that critical flaws in Secure Boot and virtualization make prompt patching essential.

#Microsoft Patch | #Cybersecurity | #Vulnerabilities

Inside the Image Trap: Unpacking the Windows Imaging Component Vulnerability

23 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

A rare flaw in Windows' image processing engine could enable remote code execution, but only under complex and unlikely conditions, experts say. Here’s what you need to know.

#Windows Vulnerability | #Remote Code Execution | #Microsoft Patch

Microsoft Scrambles to Patch MSMQ Bug Crippling Enterprise IIS Servers

19 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

A severe MSMQ vulnerability left enterprise IIS servers vulnerable to outages and message failures. Microsoft’s emergency patch may have averted disaster, but the episode exposes the fragility of digital infrastructure in high-stakes environments.

#MSMQ vulnerability | #Microsoft patch | #enterprise IT

Windows DWM Flaw: Privilege Escalation Bug Puts Millions at Risk

17 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

A newly uncovered bug in Windows’ Desktop Window Manager lets attackers escalate privileges from user to SYSTEM. Discover how the flaw works, who is vulnerable, and why experts urge immediate patching.

#Windows vulnerability | #Privilege escalation | #Microsoft patch