Incomplete patch for a Windows SmartScreen and Windows Shell security prompts bypass created a new bug enabling zero-click ...

April 2026 has seen a surge in cybersecurity alerts, with urgent software updates and active exploit warnings affecting governments, tech firms, and consumers. Microsoft, Apple, and CISA have all ...

Three proof-of-concept exploits are being used in active attacks against Microsoft's built-in security platform; two are ...

A researcher known as "Chaotic Eclipse" has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, ...

Microsoft introduced security protections in its latest Windows update to stay safe from attacks that exploit Remote Desktop ...

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PCWorld reports on the ‘BlueHammer’ zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially take over Windows computers through privilege escalation. A frustrated security researcher published the ...

PCWorld identifies common causes of slow Windows 11 performance, including unnecessary startup programs, fragmented drives, temporary files, and bloatware consuming system resources. Key optimization ...

A lightweight and secure one-click utility designed to enable Windows 11’s hidden Xbox full screen gaming experience. This tool automates all underlying configurations, providing a seamless, ...

The big picture: A cybercriminal is reportedly selling a Windows zero-day exploit on the dark web for $220,000. The vulnerability, which targets Windows Remote Desktop Services, could allow an ...

There are several tools you can use to "debloat" Windows 11, which says a lot about how unpopular many of Microsoft's built-in extras have become, particularly Copilot and other AI-driven features.