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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update is causing significant problems for users trying to play protected video content. The KB5064081 update, released on August 29, 2025, has disrupted video playback functionality across multiple applications, lea…
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A recent optional update for Windows 11 version 24H2 is causing significant video playback issues for users with certain media applications. Microsoft has confirmed that the update, released in late August, can prevent protected content from playing correctly on Blu-Ray, DVD, and some Digital TV software. The issue stems from the non-security preview update KB5064081, […] The post Windows 11 24H2 Update KB5064081 Breaks Video Content Playback appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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BlackLock, a rebranded ransomware group formerly known as El Dorado, has emerged as a formidable threat to organizations worldwide. First identified in June 2024 when its Dedicated Leak Site (DLS) began exposing victim data, the gang is believed to hav…
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A sophisticated attack technique called LNK Stomping is enabling cybercriminals to bypass Windows security protections designed to block malicious files downloaded from the internet. The technique exploits a vulnerability in Windows shortcuts…
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A security researcher has released a new tool that can temporarily disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems and antivirus software without requiring vulnerable drivers, marking a significant evolution in attack techniques targeting securit…
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A new proof-of-concept tool named EDR-Freeze has been developed, capable of placing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and antivirus solutions into a suspended “coma” state. According to Zero Salarium, the technique leverages a built-in Windows function, offering a stealthier alternative to the increasingly popular Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks used by threat actors […] The post New EDR-Freeze Tool That Puts EDRs and Antivirus Into A Coma State appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft is integrating free, on-device artificial intelligence capabilities into the classic Notepad application for Windows 11 users with Copilot+ PCs. The update introduces powerful text generation and editing tools, including “Summarize,” “Write,” and “Rewrite,” without requiring a subscription. The new AI-powered features are designed to enhance productivity by allowing users to generate, refine, and condense […] The post Windows 11 Notepad to Get AI Support for Free to Generate and Summarize Text appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft is set to roll out a new feature for its Teams platform called the Network Strength Indicator, designed to provide users with greater clarity on call quality and disruptions during meetings. The update seeks to clarify technical issues by showing real-time network performance for all participants, which helps to minimize interruptions and enhance the […] The post Microsoft Introduces Network Strength Indicator With Teams to Clarify Disruptions appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A sophisticated Python-based information stealer named XillenStealer has emerged as a significant threat to Windows users, designed to harvest sensitive system data, browser credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet information. XillenStealer operates thr…
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A critical vulnerability nicknamed “BitPixie” in Windows Boot Manager allows attackers to bypass BitLocker drive encryption and escalate privileges, security researchers have revealed. The flaw exploits a weakness in the PXE soft reboot fea…
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