Security Fixes
The latest Security Fixes coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Firefox 147.0.2 Patch: Critical Security Fixes and Windows Compatibility Updates
Mozilla has released Firefox 147.0.2, a critical maintenance update addressing significant security vulnerabilities and compatibility issues affecting Windows users. Released on January 27, 2026,...
Rufus 4.12 Beta Patches Privilege Escalation Bug That Could Let Attackers Gain Admin Rights
Rufus 4.12 Beta arrived on January 22, 2026, bringing a fix for a local privilege escalation vulnerability that posed a real threat on shared Windows machines. The update—first reported by...
January 2026 Windows OOB Updates: KB5077744 and KB5077797 Fix Critical Login Issues
Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 to address critical sign-in failures that emerged after the January 2026 Patch Tuesday cycle. The updates,...
Microsoft Flags Linux Kernel DoS Vulnerability in Microchip EIC Driver
Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC) has listed a newly patched vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can crash devices using Microchip's External Interrupt Controller (EIC). The bug, tracked...
WSL 2.7.0 Ships Linux 6.6 LTS Kernel, Patching Critical Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has quietly released Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.7.0, a significant update that rebases the WSL2 kernel to Linux 6.6 LTS while delivering important security patches and performance...
Linux SMC Kernel UAF Security Fix: RCU-Aware Patch Prevents Memory Corruption
The Linux kernel development team has addressed a significant security vulnerability in the SMC (Shared Memory Communications) networking subsystem, patching a subtle use-after-free (UAF) bug that...
Linux Kernel CVE-2024-53050: i915 HDCP Fix Prevents NULL Pointer Crashes
A critical security vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Intel i915 graphics driver has been patched, addressing a local denial-of-service vulnerability that could crash systems through a NULL pointer...
Hotpatch slashes Windows enterprise security updates up to 90%, eliminates reboots for in-memory patching
Microsoft's Hotpatch technology represents a significant evolution in Windows security updates, delivering smaller, in-memory patches that minimize disruption for enterprise environments. This...
Firefox 143 Update Turns Favorite Sites into Windows Taskbar Apps, Adds Copilot
Mozilla has shipped Firefox 143 with a feature Windows users have requested for years: the ability to pin any website to the taskbar as a standalone web app. The update—rolling out now through the...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722: AI Enhancements, Accessibility, and Stability Updates
The latest release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), rolled out to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on version 24H2, marks another significant milestone in...
EchoLeak Security Flaw in Microsoft Copilot Enterprise: A Wake-Up Call for AI Security
In recent months, the world of enterprise AI has been rattled by security revelations that expose the sharp double edge of innovation: as platforms like Microsoft Copilot Enterprise push the...
Trend Micro Releases Patch 2518 for WFBS 10.0 SP1: Enhanced Security and Usability for SMBs
Trend Micro continues to reinforce its standing as a cybersecurity leader with the release of Patch 2518 for Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS) 10.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This vital update brings an...