Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

In April 2026, Microsoft is blocking old kernel drivers in Windows, closing a vulnerability that's been exploited for years.

Microsoft Windows 11 Emergency Update: Windows 11 to Fix Microsoft Account Sign-In Issues

Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 11 on March 21, 2026, to resolve widespread sign-in problems ...

Windows 11 KB5079391 update rolls out Smart App Control improvements

Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which includes 29 changes, such ...
Forbes

Microsoft Windows Security Deadline Alert—Comply Before October 1

With Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday security updates having rolled out, and Exploit Wednesday in the rearview mirror, now isn’t the time to sit back and relax. In fact, America’s Cyber Defense Agency, more ...
Forbes

Windows Security Function Bypassed By New 0-Day Threat, Microsoft Says

Patch Tuesday has passed, and we are now left with what is colloquially known in cybersecurity circles as Exploit Wednesday. This month, that could be more problematic for Windows users than usual as ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown files. Image: Microsoft. Notepad has long been Windows’ quiet utility ...