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… No Windows 10 Extended Security Update ESU enrollment? No new Secure Boot certificates. When Microsoft sent Windows 10 to the graveyard in October 2024 , it did so with one caveat: you could sign up for the Extended Security Update ESU program in order to get one extra year of support. …
… This is also a pattern with updates. Security improvements come first, compatibility gets sorted out later. …
… Microsoft Security Response Center takes the blame; Microsoft responds The worst part about the BlueHammer incident is that, according to the leaker, it apparently could have been prevented. …
… I'm ecstatic that Microsoft will soon give Windows 11 users more control over Windows updates by allowing us to pause Windows updates indefinitely . …
Microsoft Edge will no longer load all your passwords into memory in plaintext on startup. The upcoming change comes shortly after a security researcher discovered and disclosed the behavior . When it comes to security, it's better to be safe than sorry. …
… In recent updates, an update became available to improve the first-run experience when entering the mode. Also, and more importantly, Microsoft has now renamed the feature from Xbox Full Screen Experience to Xbox mode . …
… Also for whatever reason, only windows 11 +Server 2022/2025 are affect, windows 10 is not," explained security researcher Chaotic Eclipse better known as Nightmare-Eclipse after they managed to bypass Windows 11's sophisticated BitLocker security feature using a USB stick. …
On April 14, 2026, Microsoft began rolling out the April 2026 Security Update KB5083769 for Windows 11 , introducing several visual changes, improvements, and fixes. However, as with previous updates, some users are running into issues after installation. …
… The contents of the optional non-security preview update will then be rolled into the next monthly Windows 11 security update that releases on Patch Tuesdays, which next month will be on June 9. …
… We recommend users install the latest security updates and antivirus software to help protect against security threats." That means Microsoft is aware of this behavior, and doesn't view it to be much of a problem. …