Cisco Talos Reports Microsoft Windows Policy Loophole Being Exploited by Threat Actor
Tech Republic Security
JULY 11, 2023
Learn how a malicious driver exploits a loophole in the Windows operating system to run at kernel level.
Even Windows XP Got a Patch
CTOvision
MAY 17, 2014
The big question surrounding the vulnerability – besides how much vulnerable information it provided hackers – was whether or not Microsoft would provide assistance to Windows XP users, as the company officially stopped providing technical support for the operating system a few weeks ago.
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Microsoft milestone: Games top Windows for first time, with addition of Activision Blizzard
GeekWire
JANUARY 30, 2024
Xbox is bigger than Windows. Revenue from Microsoft’s video-game business surpassed its Windows division for the first time in the December quarter, with a big boost from the company’s $69 billion acquisition of game publisher Activision Blizzard. Windows revenue rose 9.5% Windows revenue rose 9.5%
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Vergecast: This week in operating systems
The Verge
JUNE 4, 2021
Every Friday, The Verge publishes our flagship podcast, The Vergecast , where co-hosts Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn discuss the week in tech news with the reporters and editors covering the biggest stories. This week, The Vergecast dedicates the show to operating systems — updates, releases, and rumors from this past week.
Windows 11 global user share hits all-time high as Edge loses out to Safari
TechSpot
MAY 2, 2023
StatCounter's latest report for each desktop Windows version's market share shows that the most recent Microsoft operating system keeps making slow but steady gains. Read Entire Article
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11 questions for Windows users
Computerworld Vertical IT
AUGUST 16, 2021
I want to get a feel for what you think about the current state of Windows — as well as its future — so it’s time for my very unscientific SurveyMonkey poll. This survey is generally aimed at individual users; I’ll do a second one for IT pros in a few weeks and report back on the results.)
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Microsoft will soon start warning Windows 8.1 users about looming end-of-support date
TechSpot
JUNE 24, 2022
Microsoft is reportedly prepping a campaign to inform Windows 8.1 users about the operating system's pending end-of-life status.
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This is the End: Windows XP
CTOvision
APRIL 17, 2014
We knew this day would come – when Windows XP, the twelve-year-old operating system for Windows, stops receiving technical support from Microsoft. But most Americans encounter Windows XP way more often than they think. By ShannonPerry.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support on October 14th, 2025
The Verge
JUNE 14, 2021
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025. It will mark just over 10 years since the operating system was first introduced. Microsoft revealed the retirement date for Windows 10 in an updated support life cycle page for the OS. It could be another hint that a new version of Windows is on the way.
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Microsoft planning ‘sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows’
The Verge
JANUARY 4, 2021
Microsoft is planning a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows” that is designed to signal to users of the operating system that “Windows is BACK.” Microsoft quietly removed references to this “sweeping visual rejuvenation” this morning, after several Windows enthusiasts spotted the job listing over the weekend.
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Steam survey: one in five users now on Windows 11, Intel retakes CPU share from AMD
TechSpot
JULY 3, 2022
Several recent reports have shown that Windows 11 is slowly but surely making gains on its predecessor, and more Steam users are embracing the newer operating system with its gaming-focused features: Windows 11 was found on 19.59% of users' PCs in May, a figure that climbed to 21.23%, or more.
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Microsoft reports weaker Surface and Windows revenue amid global chip shortage
The Verge
JULY 27, 2021
Microsoft posted the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2021 financial results today , reporting revenue of $46.2 Microsoft’s Windows results this quarter reflect that. Windows OEM revenue has declined by three percent, in what Microsoft blames on “supply chain constraints. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.
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China has a renewed plan to make a homegrown OS that could replace the need for Windows
TechSpot
JULY 1, 2022
According to a South China Morning Post report, the Chinese government is spearheading the development of a desktop operating system that could replace the need for American-made ones like Windows and macOS.
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Windows 11 has a release date: Microsoft to start ‘phased and measured’ rollout Oct. 5
GeekWire
AUGUST 31, 2021
Windows 11 in dark mode, with the new centered Start menu. Microsoft announced this morning that it will release Windows 11 on Oct. 5 as a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 machines, and pre-installed on new computers. We expect all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022.”
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Leak reveals Microsoft’s canceled Windows OS for dual-screen devices
The Verge
JANUARY 21, 2022
Microsoft was working on a secret “pocketable” Surface device powered by a custom Windows OS before the company turned to Android for its Surface Duo. Codenamed Andromeda, the device appeared in leaked emails , patents , reports , and throughout various references to it in Microsoft’s Windows operating system.
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Microsoft to unveil ‘next generation of Windows’ at June 24 event
GeekWire
JUNE 2, 2021
Will Microsoft take Windows to 11? It’s not yet clear if it will be worthy of a full jump in the version number from Windows 10, but Microsoft is teasing a major refresh of its flagship operating system, inviting media to a June 24 virtual event where it’s promising to “unveil the next generation of Windows.”
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Xbox and Windows NT 3.5 source code leaks online
The Verge
MAY 21, 2020
Microsoft’s original Xbox console source code has leaked online, alongside code for a version of Windows NT 3.5. The Xbox source code includes the kernel for the operating system on the original console, a custom version of Windows 2000. Alongside the Xbox leak, source code for a near-final version of Windows NT 3.5
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Microsoft warns Windows 11 features are failing due to its expired certificate
The Verge
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Microsoft has started warning Windows 11 users that certain features in the operating system are failing to load due to an expired certificate. The certificate expired on October 31st, and Microsoft warns that some Windows 11 users aren’t able to open apps like the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, or emoji panel.
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Report: Attackers Move Lightning Fast to Capitalize on Vulnerabilities
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This morning, the Qualys Threat Research Unit released its 2023 Threat Landscape Year in Review report. This immediate action represents a shift in the modus operandi of attackers, highlighting their growing efficiency and the ever-decreasing window for response by defenders. 115 exploited by named threat actors.
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Microsoft results beat expectations as profits rise 20% to nearly $22B
GeekWire
APRIL 25, 2024
Revenue was up in each of the three divisions used by Microsoft in its financial reporting. Intelligent Cloud (Azure, Windows Server) rose 21% to $26.7 More Personal Computing (Windows, devices, gaming) rose 17% to $15.6 More Personal Computing (Windows, devices, gaming) rose 17% to $15.6 per share on revenue of $60.77
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Windows 7 is still running on at least 100 million PCs
The Verge
JANUARY 6, 2021
Windows 7 appears to still be running on at least 100 million machines, despite Microsoft ending support for the operating system a year ago. ZDNet has been analyzing the proportion of PCs still running Windows 7 across various analytics reports. billion users of Windows across multiple versions worldwide.
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Windows 11 seems okay
The Verge
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Microsoft’s next version of Windows, Windows 11, is coming October 5th. In many ways, it’s already here — the free update has been available for Windows Insiders to download and test for months, and recent versions like the Release Preview will likely be indistinguishable from the final operating system.
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The Microsoft Store for Windows 10 Is Reportedly Getting a Major Overhaul
Gizmodo
APRIL 20, 2021
Microsoft is reportedly reworking its entire Store app in Windows 10, including policy changes for developers and making the UI easier to navigate. Windows Central reports the changes are a sweeping rejuvenation of the Microsoft Store, changes that will hopefully encourage Windows 10 users to use the app more often… Read more.
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What to expect from Microsoft’s Windows 11 event
The Verge
JUNE 21, 2021
A new version of Windows is on the way Microsoft’s “next generation” of Windows event is taking place later this week, on June 24th at 11AM ET. Thanks to a big Windows 11 leak , we already have a good idea of what to expect from Microsoft’s event. Part of the new Windows 11 UI. New Windows 11 UI.
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Windows 10X Reportedly Won't Ship in 2021 as Microsoft Shifts Priorities
Gizmodo
MAY 7, 2021
Despite being announced back in the fall of 2019 and having already suffered from multiple delays, a new report is claiming that Windows 10X won’t ship in 2021 and possibly may never see an official retail launch. Read more.
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Top 3 Common Windows Errors And How To Troubleshoot
IT Toolbox
MAY 4, 2017
Microsoft's Windows is one of the most popular operating systems for computers, alongside the Linux and Apple's Mac OS. This operating system offers a lot of handy features, which help users to do work better, faster and more efficient. However, users reported they often encounter a few
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Windows on ARM is about to get lots of apps thanks to new x64 emulation
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Microsoft is officially revealing it’s working on x64 app emulation support for Windows on ARM today. Currently, Windows on ARM devices like the Surface Pro X can only run native 32- and 64-bit ARM apps, alongside 32-bit x86 apps. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge. Microsoft Edge is also getting improvements.
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Configuration Manager Message ID 11170 Error
Mick's IT Blog
JANUARY 22, 2021
I was in the process of pushing out the Microsoft Windows 10 20H2 upgrade when I had 23 systems that errored out. They reported the error shown below. After looking at the logs and at Software Center on the target machine, I found the target machine was not seeing the deployment under Operating Systems.
Search for software ‘Bliss’: Iconic desktop image from Microsoft’s Windows XP still lures hill seekers
GeekWire
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
“Bliss,” the Microsoft Windows XP desktop wallpaper image, as seen in a YouTube video tutorial. Twenty years after a rolling green hill and blue sky showed up as the default desktop wallpaper image for Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system, the search for “Bliss” is still an intriguing one.
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Intel's PC stranglehold could face serious challenge from Nvidia, AMD and Qualcomm
Computerworld Vertical IT
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Intel, long the dominant supplier of chips for Windows PC, could soon see its stranglehold on the market threatened by Arm-based CPUs from three major semiconductor makers — Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm. Intel had 80.6% of the desktop PC CPU share as of the second quarter this year, according to IDC.
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China says “no thanks” to Intel and AMD on government devices
Dataconomy
MARCH 25, 2024
processors from government-operated computers and servers, thereby excluding chips manufactured by Intel and AMD, according to a report by the Financial Times. Authorities above the township level are mandated to acquire processors and operating systems deemed “safe and reliable” as per the Financial Times. and China.
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Microsoft serves up a Google Chromebook rival with $250 Surface Laptop SE for students
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Running a new version of Microsoft’s operating system for education, Windows 11 SE , it’s the company’s most aggressive attempt yet to counter Google Chromebooks in the education market. Chromebook shipments fell 37% year-over-year in the third quarter, according to recent Canalys report.
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Microsoft hits $2 trillion market cap for first time
GeekWire
JUNE 22, 2021
billion acquisition of Nuance Communications and reported interest in Discord and Pinterest. This week the attention turns to the company’s Windows operating system. It beat quarterly expectations with $41.7 billion, up 44%.
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Microsoft Office, Windows, and cloud boosts Q1 2022 earnings
The Verge
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Microsoft posted the first quarter of its 2022 financial results today , reporting revenue of $45.3 Microsoft might have just launched Windows 11 earlier this month, but in the months ahead of this new version of Windows, PC sales have started to decline in the US due to supply issues. billion and a net income of $20.5
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Report Reveals Top Cyber Threats, Trends of 2023 First Half
SecureWorld News
JUNE 13, 2023
Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries.
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Windows on ARM Laptops Reportedly Hamstrung by Qualcomm, but That Might Soon Change
Gizmodo
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Let your Mac-owning friends boast all they want about the blinding speeds of Apple’s new M-series chips, because who needs fast performance when you have freedom of choice? That’s one of the benefits of buying a PC—or at least, it’s supposed to be. Read more.
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Report: Increased IIoT Connectivity Leading to Greater Security Risk in Power Grid
SecureWorld News
MARCH 23, 2021
Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report, Electricity Grid Cybersecurity , detailing concerns with the cybersecurity of the grid in the U.S. The GAO report notes that the distribution systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, but the scale of potential impacts remains unclear.
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New 'CryWiper' Looks Like Ransomware, Targets Russian Courts
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 6, 2022
A report from Kaspersky says that CryWiper disguises itself as ransomware so that it can extort money from the victim for decrypting the data, but in reality, it intentionally destroys data in the affected systems. It will also ignore Windows, System, and Boot directories so that the victim's computer still works to an extent.
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Facebook Releases Shelved Transparency Report on Its Most Popular Posts
Gizmodo
AUGUST 22, 2021
After facing widespread criticism, Facebook has unveiled a transparency report that it initially shelved about the most popular posts on its public News Feed in the U.S. The report offers a glimpse into how far misinformation about the covid-19 vaccine has spread online. during the first quarter of 2021. Read more.
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It’s 2022, and the Surface Duo still doesn’t have Android 11
The Verge
JANUARY 1, 2022
As Windows Central first reported, Duo devices still haven’t received Android 11. Microsoft has not yet responded to a request for comment, and Windows Central claims to have gotten a “useless no comment” in response to their inquiry. We’re working to bring Android 11 to existing customers before the end of this year.”.
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Hackers Find New Life from ‘End of Life‘ Technologies
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 10, 2020
When technology companies close the support door on their old systems and software, it opens the gates for cybercriminals. The most recent example of this is for organizations using Windows 7. Windows 7 'End of Life' is a cybercrime opportunity. An unsupported operating system grants hackers easier pickings.
Clubhouse Reportedly Thinks It's Worth $4 Billion Now
Gizmodo
APRIL 6, 2021
Clubhouse, which led a round of investment in January at a reported valuation of around $1 billion , now believes it is worth four times that, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Read more.
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Tech Moves: Appen lands ex-Upwork CTO; DocuSign hires former Amazon GM
GeekWire
MARCH 20, 2023
Bahadur also worked at Microsoft for a decade years and helped develop the Windows mobile operating system. Kate Winkler is no longer CEO of Ruby , a Portland-based virtual receptionist company that was recently sold to an undisclosed private company, Portland Inno reported. headquarters is in Kirkland, Wash.
Master eBook Publishing and Conversion with the Best eBook Creation Software
Kitaboo
MARCH 26, 2024
Determine Your Primary Goal Consider Your Operating System Evaluate Your Budget Assess Your Technical Expertise Choose Software Based On Your Desired Output Formats Check For Additional Features Test the Software Research User Reviews Plan for Future Updates and Support III.
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