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November 2025 (Click listings for more information).
01. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5070349 OOBE (initial OS setup) update for 25H2, 24H2.
01. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5068516, KB5067040 Setup & Recovery updates.
01. Windows 11’s redesigned Start menu has some bizarre bugs.
02. This Week in Security – November 2 – by Zack Whittaker.
October 2025 (Click listings for more information).
31. Microsoft Edge gets scareware sensor for faster scam detection.
31. High-severity Linux flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs.
31. Google says Search AI Mode will know everything about you.
30. BPO giant Conduent confirms data breach impacts 10.5 million people.
30. WhatsApp adds passwordless chat backups on iOS & Android.
30. Obsidian 1.10.2 (Desktop) released with several bug fixes & improvements.
30. Microsoft updates Media Creation Tool to fix crashes on Windows 10.
30. The October 2025 update for Visual Studio 2022 (17.14) is now available.
30. Windows 11 bug duplicates Task Manager process instead of closing it.
30. Google NotebookLM gets conversation memory & other features.
30. Localhost bug fixed in preview update – by Susan Bradley.
29. Malicious NPM packages fetch infostealer for Windows, Linux, & macOS.
29. Microsoft makes Windows Update less irritating & fixes error 0x800f0983.
29. Microsoft fixes Media Creation Tool that’s broken on some Windows PCs.
29. Microsoft: DNS outage impacts Azure & Microsoft 365 services.
29. Microsoft fixes 0x800F081F errors causing Windows update failures.
29. Intel releases new Wi-Fi & Bluetooth drivers with Windows 11 25H2 support.
29. Tor Browser 15.0 is now available, the last major version for these Android releases.
29. Fedora 43 is now available with RPM 6.0 and more.
28. KDE Plasma 6.5.1 rolls out, fixing an 8-year-old Plasma Desktop bug.
28. Windows 11 KB5067036 update rolls out Administrator Protection feature.
28. Qilin ransomware abuses WSL to run Linux encryptors in Windows.
28. Windows 11 KB5067112 update brings a change to initial Setup.
28. Firefox 144.0.2 is out with fixes for crashes on Windows, OneDrive issues, & more.
28. New Atroposia malware comes with a local vulnerability scanner.
28. New Android malware fakes human typing to avoid detection.
28. MS-DEFCON 3: Going out of band – by Susan Bradley.
27. Google disputes false claims of massive Gmail data breach.
27. X: Re-enroll 2FA security keys by November 10 or get locked out.
27. QNAP warns of critical ASP.NET flaw in its Windows backup software.
27. How to check if SecureBoot is enabled and how to turn it on.
26. This Week in Security – October 26 – by Zack Whittaker.
26. How to enable all new features in Windows 11 version 25H2 & 24H2.
26. Hackers steal Discord accounts with RedTiger-based infostealer.
25. Apple iOS 26.1 opens up background photo backups to third-party apps.
24. Alaska Airlines explains why more than 400 of its flights were canceled after an IT outage.
24. Critical WSUS flaw in Windows Server now exploited in attacks.
24. This week’s AWS outage was caused by a major DNS failure.
24. Fake LastPass death claims used to breach password vaults.
24. New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices.
24. Windows Server emergency patches fix WSUS bug with PoC exploit.
24. Another ESU link – by Susan Bradley.
23. HP pulls update that broke Microsoft Entra ID auth on some AI PCs.
23. PowerToys 0.95.1 fixes theme-switching bugs & other issues.
23. Meet the new Clippy: Microsoft unveils Copilot’s “Mico” avatar.
23. Microsoft disables File Explorer preview for downloads to block attacks.
23. Spoofed AI sidebars can trick Atlas & Comet users into dangerous actions.
23. AI in your browser? – by Susan Bradley.
22. Microsoft disabled a File Explorer feature for certain files; here is why.
22. Meta launches new anti-scam tools for WhatsApp & Messenger.
21. Vidar Stealer 2.0 adds multi-threaded data theft & better evasion.
21. Microsoft has a fix for Windows 10, 11, and Server bug, but it’s tricky.
21. Google launches new online education platform with 3,000 courses & labs.
21. Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause login issues on some PCs.
21. Microsoft fixes bug preventing users from opening classic Outlook.
21. Microsoft explains why Windows sometimes installs multiple identical or old drivers.
21. Windows 11 KB5070773 emergency update fixes Windows Recovery issues.
21. Microsoft releases KB5070762 Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 emergency Recovery update.
20. Microsoft outs KB5070773 emergency Windows 11 update to fix unusable USB keyboard mouse bug.
20. The latest Microsoft 365 updates will make some customers very happy.
20. Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery.
20. Microsoft warns of Windows smart card auth issues after October updates.
20. Xubuntu website compromised to deliver crypto malware to Windows 10 refugees.
20. AWS outage crashes Amazon, Prime Video, Fortnite, Perplexity & more.
19. This Week in Security – October 19 – by Zack Whittaker.
19. TikTok videos continue to push infostealers in ClickFix attacks.
19. Final Windows 10 recovery updates KB5068164, KB5067017, & more released.
18. Microsoft warns USB mouse keyboard users as Windows 11 KB5066835 breaks a key OS feature.
18. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5067039, KB5067019 Recovery updates.
18. Microsoft lets every Windows 10 & 11 user upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 on supported PCs.
18. Windows 10 refugees flock to Linux in what devs call their “biggest launch ever”.
17. American Airlines subsidiary Envoy confirms Oracle data theft attack.
17. Microsoft lifts more safeguard holds blocking Windows 11 updates.
17. Microsoft fixes a Windows bug breaking localhost HTTP connections.
17. Microsoft issues fix as Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 KB5066835, KB5065789 break many IIS websites.
17. Microsoft blocked Windows 11 24H2 on many PCs due to this third-party system driver bug.
16. Windows 11 updates break localhost (127.0.0.1) HTTP/2 connections.
16. Auction giant Sotheby’s says data breach exposed customer information.
16. Have I Been Pwned: Prosper data breach impacts 17.6 million accounts.
16. Google’s new AI model discovers a game-changing way to treat cancer.
16. Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.95 with highly anticipated Light Switch feature.
15. YouTube is down worldwide with a playback error.
15. Google launches new scam protection features for Android users.
15. Fake LastPass, Bitwarden breach alerts lead to PC hijacks.
14. Final Windows 10 Patch Tuesday update rolls out as support ends.
14. New Android Pixnapping attack steals MFA codes pixel-by-pixel.
14. Microsoft October Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws.
14. Windows 11 KB5066835 and KB5066793 updates released.
14. Microsoft ends support for Office 2016 and 2019 today.
14. Patch Tuesday, ‘End of 10’ Edition – by Brian Krebs.
14. October 2025 updates released – by Susan Bradley.
14. Firefox 144 is out with several long-requested new features.
14. Secure Boot bypass risk threatens nearly 200,000 Linux Framework laptops.
13. Microsoft restricts IE mode access in Edge after zero-day attacks.
13. Massive multi-country botnet targets RDP services in the US.
13. Microsoft investigates outage affecting Microsoft 365 apps.
13. Windows 11 Media Creation Tool broken on Windows 10 PCs.
12. This Week in Security – October 12 – by Zack Whittaker.
11. Microsoft Weekly: Apple mocks BSOD, new Start menu, redesigned OneDrive, & more.
10. Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 30 days.
10. Google Vids AI editing app updated with new video formats for all users.
10. Microsoft Edge gets a redesigned profile section in new update.
10. Microsoft rolls out ‘highly requested’ feature for OneNote.
10. Microsoft outs new “default 64-bit lightweight command-line” tool on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2.
10. So you don’t have 24H2? – by Susan Bradley.
09. New Android spyware ClayRat imitates WhatsApp, TikTok, & YouTube.
09. Mozilla Firefox feature gets special mention in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025.
09. Microsoft fixes Windows Studio Effects bugs on Surface Laptop 7 & Surface Pro 11.
09. RondoDox botnet targets 56 n-day flaws in worldwide attacks.
09. Azure outage blocks access to Microsoft 365 services, admin portals.
09. MS-DEFCON 2: Feature releases can be managed. – by Susan Bradley.
08. Hackers claim Discord breach exposed data of 5.5 million users.
08. New FileFix attack uses cache smuggling to evade security software.
08. Microsoft 365 outage blocks access to Teams, Exchange Online.
08. Microsoft enables Exchange Online auto-archiving by default.
08. Windows 11 hardware requirement skip app Flyoobe gets improved navigation & Winpilot guide.
08. Fake itch.io game pages are secretly stealing gamer accounts and planting malware.
07. Salesforce refuses to pay ransom over widespread data theft attacks.
07. Google won’t fix new ASCII smuggling attack in Gemini.
07. DraftKings warns of account breaches in credential stuffing attacks.
06. Microsoft makes it harder to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or Internet.
06. Spotify announces ChatGPT integration, here’s how to use it.
06. Microsoft: Running multiple Office apps causes Copilot issues.
06. Steam & Microsoft warn of Unity flaw exposing gamers to attacks.
05. This Week in Security – October 5 – by Zack Whittaker.
05. Consumer Reports study finds surge in texting and messaging scams.
04. Microsoft admits these two Windows 11/10 features definitely slow your PC down.
04. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5066683, KB5066687 Setup, Recovery updates.
04. Popular Windows 11 requirements skip app gets new Windows Update controls & 25H2 tweaks.
04. Windows tweaking app Wintoys gets Windows 11 25H2 support & new features.
04. Discord discloses data breach after hackers steal support tickets.
03. Google Play’s new gift cards section could help you not get scammed.
03. Gemini in Chrome AI assistant arrives for Google Workspace users.
03. Firefox 143.0.4 fixes performance issues on Google websites.
03. Signal adds new cryptographic defense against quantum attacks.
03. Microsoft Edge changes your browsing data history & password deletion option with new update.
03. Got a NAS or older device? – by Susan Bradley.
02. Some Gmail users can now send end-to-end encrypted emails to anyone.
02. Rufus improves Windows 11 25H2 ISO install after users found issues.
02. Microsoft suggests new bug breaks Windows Outlook so bad there’s no way to ‘fix’ it.
02. Microsoft Outlook stops displaying inline SVG images used in attacks.
02. DrayTek warns of a remote code execution bug in Vigor routers.
02. Microsoft releases a new update to fix missing features in Windows 11 preview builds.
02. WhatsApp brings Android’s new group calling feature to iOS.
02. Microsoft Defender bug triggers erroneous BIOS update alerts.
02. Android spyware campaigns impersonate Signal & ToTok messengers.
02. Outlook folder issue – by Susan Bradley.
01. Microsoft issues Windows 11 25H2 installation caution for office PCs.
01. Data breach at dealership software provider impacts 766k clients.
01. New bug in classic Outlook can only be fixed via Microsoft support.
01. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is currently broken for some users.
01. Microsoft to force install Microsoft 365 companion apps in October.
01. Google Drive for desktop gets AI-powered ransomware detection.
01. Allianz Life says the July data breach impacts 1.5 million people.
01. Microsoft: Media Creation Tool broken on Windows 11 Arm64 PCs.
01. Here are the known issues and bugs in Windows 11 version 25H2.
01. Apple’s .01 updates are out – by Susan Bradley.
