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Troubleshooting Windows 11: Resolving KB5068861 Installation Failures and SMB Search Issues in File Explorer

Windows 11 KB5068861 is facing installation issues for some users due to various error codes, including 0x80070306, 0x800f081f, and 0x800f0983. For those…

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Alert: Hackers Targeting Critical Microsoft Vulnerability

The National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a significant warning concerning a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services…

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PKCERT Issues Alert: High-Risk Vulnerability Discovered in Microsoft Windows Server

Pakistan’s national cyber-incident response body, the Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PKCERT), has raised the alarm over a critical security vulnerability in…

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Action1 Enhances Microsoft Intune: Unified Cross-Platform Patching and Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Revealed at Microsoft Ignite 2025

Action1, a leading provider of autonomous endpoint management (AEM) solutions, has announced significant updates that enhance Microsoft Intune’s capabilities in patching and…

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Russian APT Exploits Windows Hyper-V for Enhanced Persistence and Malware Deployment

Cyberespionage groups are consistently innovating to secure long-term access to compromised systems, exemplified by the Russian APT group known as Curly COMrades.…

Windows 11

Seamless File Sharing: How to Use SMB over QUIC on Windows Server 2025 Without a VPN

SMB over QUIC is a new feature in Windows Server 2025 that enables users to securely access Windows file shares over the…

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Microsoft Suspends KB5070881 Update Following Hotpatch Issues on Windows Server 2025

Microsoft recently faced challenges following the release of emergency update KB5070881, intended to address a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services…

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Windows Server Update Service Exploitation: At Least 50 Victims Impacted

At least 50 organizations in the U.S. have been targeted by attacks exploiting a significant vulnerability in Windows Server Update Service (WSUS),…

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Microsoft Releases Security Update to Fix Critical Vulnerability in Windows Server Services

Microsoft has issued a critical security update aimed at addressing a remote code execution vulnerability that affects multiple versions of Windows Server…

Windows 10

How to Recover Your Computer’s Previous Name in Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

After changing the name of a Windows computer, you might find yourself needing to retrieve its previous name (hostname). This can be…