Microsoft has urgently released an update for Windows 10 to fix a serious issue causing BitLocker encryption to malfunction. The problem occurs after installing the KB5034441 security update, which was supposed to patch vulnerabilities in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). What Went Wrong? The update was intended to close a security hole (CVE-2024-20666) that could allow attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption….
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Microsoft Opens Beta Channel for Windows 10 Insiders
At the end of last year, Microsoft announced changes to its Windows 10 strategy, promising to add new features and improvements as needed. To actively develop innovations, the company has reopened the Beta channel for Windows Insiders, allowing them to test upcoming features before they are released to all users. Windows Insiders who want to…
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.3520 and 22631.3520 (channel Release Preview)
Microsoft has released new pre-build versions of Windows 11 (versions 22H2 and 23H2), numbered 22621.3520 and 22631.3520, for Windows Insider program participants in the Release Preview channel. The full assembly numbers are: 10.0.22621.3520.ni_release_svc_prod2.240405-1745 and 10.0.22631.3520.ni_release_svc_prod2.240405-1745. This update includes several changes, including: A new Mobile Device Management policy called “AllowScreenRecorder”, which allows administrators to control screen…
Microsoft has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft has addressed two zero-day security vulnerabilities in Windows that have been used in real-world attacks. Microsoft has fixed two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities as part of the Patch Tuesday release on April 9th, 2024. Although the company did not initially recognize these vulnerabilities as such, they were identified and addressed in the latest update….
Tuesday is Microsoft’s Update Day
April 9/2024 cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have been released. Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. These updates do not include any new features, but they are designed to fix errors and eliminate vulnerabilities that have been detected. The updates are already available through the Windows Update…
Security updates for Windows 10
Microsoft has published information about the cost of subscribing to security updates for Windows 10, which will be available as part of the Extended Support Update (ESU) program starting in October 2025. Subscriptions will be available for three years. The Windows 10 ESU program is available to all users, not just corporate customers, and subscription…