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The latest Smb coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Patches SMB Server Crash Risk (CVE-2026-20927) — Here’s How to Protect Your Network
Microsoft has confirmed a new denial-of-service vulnerability in the Windows SMB Server, tracked as CVE-2026-20927, and has released patches for all affected versions. The flaw could let attackers...
New Windows Explorer Vulnerability Leaks NTLM Credentials—Here’s How to Block It Now
Microsoft has assigned CVE-2026-20925 to a newly confirmed vulnerability that can expose Windows NTLM authentication data when users simply browse or preview a malicious file in File Explorer. The...
CVE-2025-40286: Linux SMB ksmbd Memory Leak Fix & Windows Security Implications
A subtle but significant kernel memory-management vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SMB server implementation, tracked as CVE-2025-40286, has been patched upstream. This flaw, residing in the ksmbd...
CVE-2025-58726: Critical Windows SMB Server Vulnerability Requires Immediate Patching
Microsoft has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) protocol that could allow authenticated attackers to elevate privileges on affected systems....
NFS vs SMB: Performance Comparison and When to Use Each Protocol
Network File System (NFS) and Server Message Block (SMB) represent two fundamentally different approaches to network file sharing that have evolved over decades, with NFS often demonstrating superior...
Chyron Toolbox 4 Review: SDI/NDI Integration for Windows 11 Broadcast Workflows
Chyron's Toolbox 4 represents a significant evolution in broadcast production software, bridging the critical gap between everyday PC content and professional live production environments. This...
Windows 11 24H2 KB5068221 Update: AI Enhancements, App-V Fixes, and Security Reminders
Microsoft has released an out-of-band cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2, marking a significant maintenance release that addresses critical issues while introducing important AI...
81% of Aussie SMBs Paste Confidential Data Into Free AI Tools, HP Study Warns
A survey commissioned by HP and Microsoft has found that 81% of Australian small and medium businesses using free generative AI tools regularly submit confidential company information through them,...
KB5065426 Failures: How to Fix the Windows 11 September Update and Restore Network Sharing
Microsoft’s September 2024 cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, KB5065426, is failing to install for a significant number of users, spawning a confusing array of error codes and, in some cases,...
Windows 10's End is Nigh: Why SMBs Need Copilot+ and vPro Core Ultra Now
The clock is ticking for millions of small and mid-sized businesses still clinging to aging Windows 10 PCs. Microsoft’s October 14, 2025 end-of-support date transforms every day of delay into a...
Windows 11 KB5065426 Triggers Install Failures and SMB Sharing Outages — Here’s How to Fix Them
Microsoft’s latest cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5065426, should have been a routine Patch Tuesday instalment. Instead, it’s triggering a wave of installation failures, delivering cryptic...
UK Trial Reveals Copilot's Productivity Promise Fails to Materialize, While ChatGPT Projects Go Free
A major UK government evaluation of Microsoft Copilot has concluded that, despite high user satisfaction and some time savings on routine tasks, the AI assistant does not deliver clear productivity...