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Microsoft is about to launch a new feature in Teams that will help hybrid workers stay connected. This feature will automatically find and update a user’s work location based on their organization’s Wi-Fi network. Set to roll out in December 2025, this opt-in capability aims to streamline collaboration by eliminating the hassle of manual location […] The post Microsoft Teams to Auto-Set Work Location by Detecting the Wi-Fi Network appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS), the backbone for countless websites and services, faced a severe outage last weekend that disrupted operations for millions. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of October 20, 2025, exposed vulnerabilities in even the most robust systems and left users scrambling. The trouble began at 11:49 PM PDT on October […] The post Amazon Uncovers Root Cause of Major AWS Outage That Brokes The Internet appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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In a move to tighten defenses against credential theft, Microsoft has rolled out a significant change to Windows File Explorer starting with security updates released on and after October 14, 2025. The update automatically disables the preview pane for files downloaded from the internet, aiming to block a sneaky vulnerability that could expose users’ NTLM […] The post Microsoft Enhances Windows Security by Turning Off File Previews for Downloads appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has acknowledged a significant authentication problem affecting users of recent Windows versions, stemming from security enhancements in updates released since late August 2025. The company detailed how these updates are triggering Kerberos and NTLM failures on devices sharing identical Security Identifiers (SIDs), leading to widespread login disruptions across enterprise networks. This issue, now officially […] The post Microsoft Confirms Recent Updates Cause Login Issues on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025 appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s largest cloud computing provider, has officially marked a widespread outage in its US-EAST-1 region as resolved, following nearly a full day of cascading failures that disrupted services for millions worldwide. The incident, which began late on October 19, 2025, and persisted until early afternoon on October 20, highlighted the […] The post AWS Declares Major Outage Resolved After Nearly 24 Hours of Disruption appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A Reddit poster detailed how reinstalling Windows 11 unexpectedly encrypted two of their backup drives with BitLocker, locking away 3TB of irreplaceable data without any prior setup. The incident, shared onReddit, highlights the risks of Microsoft’s automatic encryption feature in Windows 11, which can activate silently during routine maintenance like OS reinstalls. The user, running […] The post Automatic BitLocker Encryption May Silently Lock Away Your Data appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on Monday disrupted operations for millions of users worldwide, knocking out access to everything from streaming giants to social media platforms and financial apps. The incident, which began early in the morning, affected high-profile services like Amazon’s own e-commerce site, Snapchat, Prime Video, Canva, and countless others reliant […] The post AWS Outage Impacts Amazon, Snapchat, Prime Video, Canva and More appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft’s latest security update has rendered USB keyboards and mice inoperable within the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Released on October 14, 2025, as KB5066835 for OS Build 26100.6899, the patch affects Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, as well as Windows Server 2025. The glitch emerged shortly after installation, leaving users unable to navigate recovery […] The post Windows 11 24H2/25H2 Update Blocks Mouse and Keyboard in Recovery Mode appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft’s October 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 has disrupted localhost functionality, preventing developers and users from accessing local web applications and services via 127.0.0.1. The issue, tied to update KB5066835 released on October 14, affects builds like 26100.6899 and has sparked widespread complaints on forums, including Microsoft’s support pages, Stack Overflow, and Server Fault. […] The post Microsoft Windows 11 October Update Breaks Localhost (127.0.0.1) Connections appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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VMware has launched Workstation 25H2 and Fusion 25H2, the newest iterations of its desktop hypervisors, featuring a revamped versioning system, enhanced tools, and broader compatibility with modern hardware and operating systems. These updates aim to streamline virtualization for developers, IT professionals, and testers by improving performance, automation, and support for cutting-edge platforms. The releases introduce […] The post VMware Workstation and Fusion 25H2 Released with New Features and Latest OS Support appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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