Microsoft understands that it has a potentially massive problem on its hands, but it is taking proactive steps to ensure as smooth a transition as possible. The company officially says that most modern PCs running Windows 11 will automatically receive the new certificates through Windows Update, just like you'd normally update your system. However, there will be some standout PCs that require a firmware update issued by the OEM. These will, in most cases, be found at specific OEM support sites. How far back a specific OEM decides to go remains to be seen. PC brands don't generally offer meanin
A foundation of Windows security expires in 8 weeks, and your PC might be at risk. Here's how you can avoid the fallout.All signs point to Microsoft's Security Response Center failing to act when it was presented with BlueHammer exploit details. Do you think the leaker is lying and is instead attempting to libel the company? Or are you of the mind that security researcher Will Dormann is correct when he says that Microsoft gutted the MSRC program, which led to the leak after official channels failed to act? Let me know what you think, including any first-hand experience you have with MSRC, in the comments section below. Join us on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral to share your insights and discuss our latest news, re
A zero-day BlueHammer Windows exploit was leaked by a researcher fed up with Microsoft's Security Response Center — and the rushed fix isn't perfect…Alternatively, you can head over to Microsoft's genuine support hub to manually download legitimate Windows updates from support.microsoft.com . Join us on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral to share your insights…
…Nightmare-Eclipse indicated that Microsoft gave a deaf ear to their communication attempts and that they "got zero pennies from doing so." Microsoft's MSRC (Microsoft Security Response Center) program pays between…
Microsoft quietly announced that it will stop sending SMS codes for authentication and account recovery on personal Microsoft accounts, replacing them with more secure options like passkeys, authenticator apps, and verified email…
…Once it hits the end of support, Microsoft says the productivity apps will continue to work as expected, but you'll no longer receive any security or feature updates. This situation reminds…
Windows Update has easily been one of the most frustrating parts of using Windows for years, and from what I'm seeing now, Microsoft finally seems to be acknowledging it. In the…
…It's also worth noting that while AtlasOS gets security patches and cumulative updates, it skips feature updates to preserve optimizations. Additionally, it doesn't provide a rollback or recovery option to…
Last week, Microsoft was on the spot for reportedly terminating developer accounts tied to major security tools , including VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe, apparently "without notice". The issue raised concern and backlash in…
…It extended Windows 10's lifeline through its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program , which users can enroll in for free by syncing their PC settings to the cloud via a Microsoft Account…
…Windows 11 already comes with solid, real-time security in the form of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, no subscription, no installation required, and “for many users, this level of protection is plenty.” Microsoft…
…by both companies? Windows 11 optional update packs genuine performance gains Windows 11 update KB5089573 is now generally available as Microsoft's non-security preview update for May, and is packing genuinely…