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 ...

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Get ye to Windows Update, because there's a good chance you've got new Secure Boot certificates to install. Microsoft just announced that it will be refreshing those certificates, which were ...

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Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update to fix February 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, and continue rolling out replacements for expiring ...

Microsoft released security patches for 31 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and Azure, including two actively exploited zero-day flaws. PCWorld reports that critical vulnerabilities affect ...

Some Windows 11 users have reported issues with the latest software update, which has caused continuous restart loops that are preventing them from accessing their desktops. Microsoft released its ...

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We recently learned how Windows Notepad could be exploited by attackers to trigger remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Microsoft has often talked about how it is making Windows more secure through ...