Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
CVE-2026-26170: PowerShell Privilege Escalation Vulnerability and the MSRC Confidence Metric Debate
Microsoft's CVE-2026-26170 reveals a critical PowerShell privilege escalation vulnerability that exposes fundamental tensions in how security risks are communicated to the public. The vulnerability,...
CVE-2026-26169: Decoding Microsoft's Confidence Signals in Windows Kernel Vulnerability Advisories
Microsoft's CVE-2026-26169 advisory reveals more about Windows security communication than the vulnerability itself. The Windows kernel information disclosure flaw, while rated as Important rather...
CVE-2026-26168: Windows WinSock Driver EoP Vulnerability Demands Immediate Enterprise Patching
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-26168, a critical Windows Ancillary Function Driver for Winsock elevation of privilege vulnerability that requires immediate enterprise attention despite limited...
CVE-2026-26163: Critical Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Demands Immediate Patching
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-26163, a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Kernel that allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access on affected systems. This vulnerability,...
CVE-2026-26159: Critical RDP Licensing Service Privilege Escalation Patched in April 2026 Update
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday included a critical fix for CVE-2026-26159, a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Licensing Service affecting Windows Server 2012 R2 through...
CVE-2026-26156: Microsoft's Low Confidence Metric for Hyper-V RCE Vulnerability Explained
Microsoft's security advisory for CVE-2026-26156 reveals a critical Hyper-V remote code execution vulnerability with an unusual twist: the company has assigned it a "low" confidence metric. This...
CVE-2026-26153: Critical Windows EFS Vulnerability Demands Immediate Patching
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-26153, a significant elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Windows Encrypted File System (EFS) rated Important with a CVSS base score of 7.8. This security flaw...
CVE-2026-26152: Microsoft's Confidence Signal Reveals Critical Crypto EoP Risk for Windows Systems
Microsoft's security advisory for CVE-2026-26152 reveals more than just another cryptographic services elevation of privilege vulnerability—it introduces a critical new dimension to how defenders...
Microsoft Word Copilot Gains Track Changes Integration and Work IQ for Enterprise AI Workflows
Microsoft has integrated Track Changes functionality into Word Copilot, marking a significant evolution in how AI-assisted document creation handles collaborative editing. The company simultaneously...
Fiserv, Microsoft Embed AI as Operating Model for Finance
Microsoft and Fiserv have announced a strategic partnership that positions artificial intelligence not as a peripheral tool but as the core operating model for financial services. This collaboration...
CVE-2026-26143: PowerShell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability Analysis and Mitigation
Microsoft has assigned CVE-2026-26143 to a PowerShell security feature bypass vulnerability that security researchers consider credible enough for immediate attention. The vulnerability, which...
eSoftware CopilotCrew™ embeds AI agents into Microsoft 365 for enterprise workflow automation.
New York-based eSoftware Associates has launched CopilotCrew™, a new offering that embeds AI agents directly into Microsoft 365 workflows for enterprise automation. The company positions this as a...