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Linux KVM Patch Resolves Spurious SEV-ES Warning When Windows VMs Shut Down
A newly assigned CVE has shed light on a subtle Linux kernel bug that could send Windows virtual machine administrators scrambling for false alarms. CVE-2026-53345, reserved for a KVM host-side...
Linux IPv6 RPL Bug CVE-2026-43501 Hits WSL 2, Azure VMs
A newly disclosed out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s IPv6 implementation could hand attackers remote code execution or system crashes, and the blast radius stretches into...
Azure Local hits 2026: now thousands of servers per sovereign private cloud
Microsoft has shattered scalability limits for on-premises Azure deployments. On April 27, 2026, the company announced that Azure Local can now scale to thousands of servers within a single Sovereign...
Master SMB 3.1.1 on Windows Server 2022: Secure, Tune & Scale for 2025
As Windows continues to anchor itself at the center of what drives modern enterprise computing, the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol persists as the backbone for secure file sharing, collaborative...
Windows Update KB5001716: Security Enhancements, Transparency Issues, and User Impact Explained
Microsoft's KB5001716 update represents another step in the company's ongoing effort to keep Windows systems secure and up-to-date, but it has also reignited debates about transparency and user...
Windows 11's New Black Screen: A Modern Take on System Resilience & Recovery
The infamous "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) has been a hallmark of Windows systems for decades, signaling critical system crashes with its stark blue background and white text. Microsoft is now...
KB5060999 Patches 12 Critical Flaws, Fixes DirectX 12 Stutter
Microsoft has rolled out the June 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, labeled KB5060999, bringing critical security patches and system improvements to both version 22H2 (Build 22621.5472) and 23H2...
Windows 11 Update Failures in 2025: How IT Teams Can Rebuild Trust with Microsoft
The recent Windows 11 update debacle has left IT departments scrambling to recover from widespread system incompatibilities and unexpected downtime. Microsoft's accidental rollout to thousands of...
Microsoft to Charge $1.50 Per Core Monthly for Windows Server 2025 Hot Patching
Microsoft will begin charging $1.50 per core, per month for its hot patching feature on Windows Server 2025 Standard and Datacenter editions running on-premises, starting July 1, 2025. The...
Understanding Windows' Inetpub Folder in 2025: Security Patch, Vulnerabilities, and How to Mitigate Risks
The In-Depth Guide to Windows' inetpub Folder: Security, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation in 2025 Introduction With the April 2025 cumulative updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, notably KB5055523,...
Microsoft Addresses Intune Policy Failure Allowing Unauthorized Windows 11 Upgrades
Overview Microsoft has recently acknowledged a significant issue where certain Windows devices received Windows 11 upgrade prompts, despite existing Intune policies designed to block such updates....
Proact IT Group buys BlakYaks to lead Azure Kubernetes automation across Europe
The European IT services landscape has witnessed a significant consolidation with Proact IT Group's acquisition of BlakYaks, a UK-based Microsoft Azure cloud automation specialist. This strategic...