Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
CVE-2026-6299: Critical Chrome Prerender Use-After-Free Vulnerability Patched
Google has patched CVE-2026-6299, a critical use-after-free vulnerability in Chrome's prerendering component that received the highest severity rating in Chromium's security framework. The...
Chrome 147.0.7727.101 Fixes Critical Use-After-Free Proxy Flaw
Google has released Chrome 147.0.7727.101 to address CVE-2026-6297, a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the browser's proxy component. This security flaw carries a Critical Chromium severity...
Critical Skia Heap Overflow CVE-2026-6298 Patched in Chrome 147 and Edge: What Windows Users Need to Know
Google has patched a critical heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Skia graphics library, designated CVE-2026-6298, with updates to Chrome 147.0.7727.101 and 147.0.7727.102 released on April 15,...
Chrome 147.0.7727.101 Patches High-Severity CVE-2026-6312 Password Leak Bug
Google has patched a critical security vulnerability in Chrome's password management system that allowed malicious websites to access sensitive credential data across origin boundaries. The flaw,...
Patch Released for Chrome Cast RCE Vulnerability CVE-2026-6317 in Version 147.0.7727.101
Google has patched a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Chrome's Cast component, designated CVE-2026-6317, with the release of versions 147.0.7727.101 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and...
Xbox Mode debuts in Windows 11 Canary Build 29570.1000 alongside lock screen widgets.
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 29570.1000 to the Canary Channel on March 19, 2025, marking a significant departure from routine updates. This build introduces three experimental...
Xbox Mode and File Explorer fixes debut in Windows 11 Build 26100.8313
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to the Release Preview channel, marking a significant update that blends gaming enhancements, critical fixes, and early AI...
Canary Build 28020.1863 Patches Faulty Network Status Check Blocking App Logins
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Canary Channel build 28020.1863, addressing a critical authentication bug that prevented users from signing into apps despite having working internet connections....
KB 5083726 activates Windows 11 25H2 features via modular enablement package, not full rebuild
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8276 (KB 5083726) to the Dev Channel, marking a strategic shift in how the company delivers major feature updates. This build enables the...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.8271: Beta Channel Quietly Tests 25H2 Enablement Package
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8271 to the Beta Channel on April 17, 2026. This update represents a significant shift in Microsoft's testing strategy for the upcoming...
CVE-2026-6301: Critical Turbofan Type Confusion Vulnerability Threatens Chrome and Edge Security
Google has disclosed CVE-2026-6301, a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in Chrome's Turbofan JavaScript compiler that enables remote code execution. The flaw represents exactly the kind of...
CVE-2026-6305: Chrome PDFium Heap Overflow Threatens Edge Users, Patch Now
Google's April 15, 2026 Chrome stable update addressed a high-severity memory-corruption vulnerability in PDFium, tracked as CVE-2026-6305. This isn't just another browser bug—Microsoft Edge...