Articles from July 24, 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published on July 24, 2026
Microsoft’s CVE-2026-62835 Flags a Data Leak in an Online Service, but Won’t Say Which One
On July 23, Microsoft published CVE-2026-62835, an “Online Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability,” without naming the affected service, its severity, or any customer remediation steps....
202 Cats, 202 Characters, and Hundreds of Balloons Hide in Xbox’s New Cozy Game
If you’ve been craving a gaming palate cleanser—something with no combat, no timers, and an avalanche of adorable cats—Meow Moments: Celebrating Frost & Flora might just scratch that itch....
Second extortion strikes 22% of ransomware payers, AI supercharges attacks — what Windows admins must do
More than half of UK organizations struck by ransomware — 58% — paid the demanded ransom, yet 22% of those payers soon faced a second extortion demand, according to a new Proofpoint survey. The...
Orexin Ransomware Disables Windows Recovery Before Encrypting Files, While VeilStealer Harvests Browser Credentials
Attackers have let loose a new ransomware strain that deliberately disarms Windows’ own recovery mechanisms before locking up files, while a separate stealthy credential stealer quietly siphons...
Ransomware and Cargo Heists: The New Cyber Threats Paralyzing Fleet Operations
A major cyber advisory released on July 23, 2026, warns that commercial fleet operators are facing a rising tide of ransomware attacks and digitally enabled cargo theft, as reported by Automotive...
Can’t Afford a Doctor? 25% of Americans Now Ask ChatGPT for Medical Advice
A new survey reveals that one in four insured Americans have asked an AI chatbot for medical advice because they couldn’t afford to see a doctor, and when they do, ChatGPT is their overwhelming...
Azure DNS Vulnerability CVE-2026-58275: Steps to Secure Your Zones Immediately
On July 23, 2026, Microsoft published CVE-2026-58275, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Azure DNS. The advisory confirms the issue lies within the cloud service itself, not in a traditional...
July 23 Advisory: CVE-2026-58630 Exposes Azure Stack Hub App Service to Elevation of Privilege Attacks
Microsoft has warned Azure Stack Hub operators of a newly disclosed elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the App Service resource provider, tracked as CVE-2026-58630. The July 23, 2026 security...
New Azure Key Vault Flaw Puts Your Secrets at Risk—Here’s What to Do
Microsoft dropped a security advisory on July 23, 2026, for CVE-2026-62825, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Azure Key Vault. The disclosure confirms that a flaw exists within one of...
Microsoft Confirms Exchange Online Tampering Vulnerability CVE-2026-56191 — Here’s How to Respond
Microsoft on July 23 published CVE-2026-56191, an advisory that confirms a tampering vulnerability in Exchange Online. The disclosure immediately triggered concern among Microsoft 365 administrators,...
Microsoft 365 Copilot RCE Flaw Confirmed: Steps Every Admin Should Take Today
On July 23, 2026, Microsoft published CVE-2026-50517, a confirmed remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot. The advisory, posted on the Microsoft Security Response Center...
Microsoft to Overhaul Viva Engage Feeds with Triage and Full-Review Capabilities in 2026
Microsoft is adding a long-requested capability to Viva Engage that addresses a fundamental tension in enterprise community feeds: casual browsing versus comprehensive oversight. According to the...