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Microsoft Patches Windows Zero-Day Exploited by Hackers Since August 2023

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Microsoft has fixed a high-severity vulnerability in Windows six months after being warned about the zero-day exploitation. Learn more about the critical Windows flaw and its implications in cyber security. The post Microsoft Patches Windows Zero-Day Exploited by Hackers Since August 2023 appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Microsoft To Charge an Annual Fee for Windows 10 Support

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Microsoft will end free support for Windows 10 OS in October 2025. Users will now have to use computers that support Windows 11 or pay annual fees to continue support for Windows 10. The post Microsoft To Charge an Annual Fee for Windows 10 Support appeared first on Spiceworks. Find out more.

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The End of Reboots? Microsoft Testing Hotpatch to Update Windows 11 Without Disruptions

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Microsoft is testing hotpatch, a new feature to eliminate the hassles in updating Windows 11 – system reboots. Hotpatch should be a welcome addition for all Windows 11 users who have held off applying security updates, which exposes them to cybersecurity risks. Find out when Microsoft will roll out hotpatch.

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Spyware Firms Targeting Windows, Android, and iOS Warns Meta

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Meta has warned that eight spyware companies based in the UAE, Italy, and Spain are conducting surveillance for hire services against iOS, Android, and Windows devices. The post Spyware Firms Targeting Windows, Android, and iOS Warns Meta appeared first on Spiceworks. Find out more about this report.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hardening Windows Servers

To help you get started ThreatLocker have put together an eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Hardening Windows Servers. Download the eBook to learn: The essential steps you need to take to harden your Windows Servers. How to secure your IT Infrastructure to help protect your business from cyberattacks.

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Microsoft a Step Closer to Eliminating the Hassles in Reinstalling or Repairing Windows 11

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Microsoft is inching closer to introducing an easy way of reinstalling and repairing Windows 11 that will preserve local files. The post Microsoft a Step Closer to Eliminating the Hassles in Reinstalling or Repairing Windows 11 appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Windows and Linux Systems at Risk to PyPI Repository Malware Packages

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The post Windows and Linux Systems at Risk to PyPI Repository Malware Packages appeared first on Spiceworks. Since May 2023, the malicious packages have been downloaded over 10,000 times.

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IT Pros Prefer PCmover Enterprise Over Microsoft's USMT

Laplink surveyed IT managers and staff using USMT to upgrade PCs to the latest version of Windows. Subsequently, Microsoft & Intel recommend PCmover as an alternative for PC migrations and OS refreshes.