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Windows 11 Recall 2.0 Boosts Security with Local AI and User Controls
Microsoft is doubling down on AI-powered features with Windows 11 Recall 2.0, introducing significant security enhancements and granular user controls for its controversial snapshot functionality....
Microsoft Edge Emergency Patch Released for Critical CVE-2024-11112 Remote Code Execution Flaw
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Microsoft Edge's Chromium engine (CVE-2024-11112) has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. This zero-day flaw allows remote attackers to execute...
4 zero-days exploited in wild among 89 fixes in Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has released its November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a total of 89 security vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem. This month's update includes critical fixes for four...
Adobe Security Updates: Critical Patches Address Vulnerabilities in Key Software
Adobe has released a series of critical security updates addressing vulnerabilities across multiple products, including Acrobat, Reader, Photoshop, and Experience Manager. These patches come as part...
Windows 11 Build 27744 Boosts ARM Gaming with Prism Emulator and AVX Support
Microsoft's recent Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 introduces significant enhancements for ARM-based PCs, particularly through an upgraded Prism emulator. This update aims to bridge the...
Microsoft 365 Personal and Family Users Get Copilot Pro AI for Free
Microsoft has announced that its powerful Copilot Pro AI features, previously exclusive to enterprise users, are now available for free to all Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers. This...
Microsoft's October Updates Break Task Manager and Azure Virtual Desktop
Microsoft's latest Windows updates have once again left users frustrated, with widespread reports of significant bugs affecting both Windows 10 and 11 systems. From Azure Virtual Desktop...
Update iTunes for Windows now to fix privilege escalation bug CVE-2024-44193.
Overview A significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-44193, has been discovered in iTunes for Windows. This flaw allows local attackers to escalate their privileges, potentially...
Leaked Windows 11 People App Overhaul Brings Modern Design and New Features
Microsoft appears to be giving the long-neglected People app in Windows 11 a significant overhaul, according to recent leaks. The updated version promises to transform the way users manage contacts...
CVE-2024-10487: Critical Chromebook and Edge Vulnerability Exposed - What You Need to Know
CVE-2024-10487: A Critical Chromebook and Edge Vulnerability A newly discovered security flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-10487, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, affecting millions...
After Criticism, Microsoft Delays Recall Feature to Fix Data Privacy Flaws
Microsoft has announced a delay in rolling out its much-anticipated Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs, citing emerging security concerns. The AI-powered functionality, designed to enhance...