Articles from December 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in December 2025
CVE-2025-38439: Azure Linux bnxt_en Vulnerability Analysis and Cross-Platform Security Implications
A critical vulnerability in the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet driver (bnxt_en) has emerged as a significant security concern affecting Microsoft's Azure Linux distribution, with potential cross-product...
Linux Uprobes Hardening: CVE-2025-38466 Requires CAP_SYS_ADMIN for Security
The Linux kernel community has implemented a significant security hardening measure by requiring CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for installing or using uprobes, addressing a vulnerability tracked as...
Critical X.Org Flaw Patched: Crashes and Code Execution Risk on Linux
In late October 2025, maintainers of the X.Org X server shipped urgent patches for a use-after-free vulnerability in the Present extension that can crash user sessions and, under the right...
Microsoft Azure Linux Hit by Critical Xwayland Bug That Crashes Desktop Sessions
Microsoft has confirmed that its own Azure Linux distribution carries a high-severity flaw in the Xwayland display server that attackers can exploit to crash graphical sessions and knock remote...
Only Azure Linux Affected by X.Org Keyboard Overflow, Microsoft Says — Fixes Available
Microsoft’s security team confirmed on Wednesday that a newly disclosed vulnerability in the X.Org X server’s keyboard extension (CVE-2025-62231) impacts Azure Linux, the company’s in-house...
Microsoft’s Azure Linux Battered by Kernel SMB Bug, but WSL2 and AKS Users Left in Limbo
Microsoft has officially acknowledged that its Azure Linux distribution is vulnerable to a critical kernel-level flaw in the in-kernel SMB server. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-38437, stems...
Windows Antivirus 2025: Evolving from Endpoint Protection to Integrated Security Platform
The antivirus conversation for Windows in 2025 has fundamentally shifted from "does it catch viruses?" to how it integrates within a modern, holistic security architecture. As cyber threats grow more...
Italy Halts Meta's WhatsApp AI Ban: Antitrust Battle Over AI Chatbots
In a landmark regulatory intervention, Italy's competition authority has forced Meta to suspend its controversial policy banning rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp, setting the stage for a pivotal...
Motorola Edge 70 at ₹28,999 Packs Triple 50MP Cameras, 5.99mm Build
Motorola's Edge 70 has arrived in India as a bold statement in smartphone design, challenging the conventional wisdom that ultra-thin devices must compromise on features. With an industry-leading...
Steam's 64-Bit Migration: What Windows Gamers Need to Know About the 2026 Deadline
Valve has officially completed the migration of its Steam desktop client on Windows to a native 64-bit application, marking a significant milestone in the gaming platform's evolution. The company has...
Steam's 64-Bit Transition: What It Means for Windows Gamers & How to Prepare
Valve has officially begun the sunset process for 32-bit Windows support in its Steam client, marking a significant shift in the PC gaming landscape that will culminate in a native 64-bit application...
NIST Boulder Outage Causes Time Drift: Windows Time Sync Risks & Solutions
A recent windstorm and backup power failure at the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Boulder, Colorado facility created a ripple effect that briefly nudged the United States'...