Extended Security Updates
The latest Extended Security Updates coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 cutoff on October 14, 2025, forces public agencies into costly hardware upgrades
Introduction Microsoft's announcement to end free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, marks a significant transition in the computing landscape. This decision carries profound...
FortiManager Patches Critical RCE Flaw Affecting Versions 6.2 Through 7.2
Fortinet has issued a critical security update for its FortiManager centralized management platform, addressing a severe vulnerability that could allow remote code execution (RCE). This latest...
Microsoft Kills NTLMv1 in Windows 11 24H2 for Stronger Security
Microsoft Phases Out NTLMv1: A Leap in Windows Authentication Security In a strategic move marking a significant evolution in Windows authentication, Microsoft has decisively phased out the NTLMv1...
Critical Security Alert: Exploited Vulnerabilities in Adobe ColdFusion and Windows Kernel
Overview The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added two critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, highlighting the immediate...
Microsoft's Full Enforcement of Certificate-Based Authentication: What Windows Admins Need to Know
Microsoft is preparing to fully enforce certificate-based authentication (CBA) across its ecosystem, marking a significant shift in enterprise security practices. This move comes as part of the...
Windows 11's Strict Hardware Rules Block 40% of Windows 10 PCs from Upgrading
Microsoft's Windows 11 has officially set new hardware standards, leaving many Windows 10 users questioning their upgrade path. The confirmed system requirements, including TPM 2.0 and specific CPU...
Windows 10 End of Life October 2025: Upgrade or Face Security Risks
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025, marking a critical deadline for millions of users still running the decade-old OS. Without...
Install Urgent Windows Patch for Active CVE-2024-49138 Exploit
Microsoft has released an urgent security update addressing the high-severity CVE-2024-49138 vulnerability affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. This zero-day exploit, actively being exploited...
Vital Windows 11 Security Update: KB5048667 and KB5048685 Patch Critical Netlogon Vulnerability
Microsoft has released two critical security updates for Windows 11—KB5048667 and KB5048685—addressing a severe Netlogon vulnerability and other security flaws. These patches come as part of...
KB5048652 plugs three CVEs as Windows 10 nears October 2025 end-of-life.
Microsoft has released KB5048652, marking one of the final security updates for Windows 10 as the company shifts focus to Windows 11. This update addresses critical vulnerabilities while preparing...
Enhancing Windows 11 Security: In-Depth Look at the KB5048667 Update
Enhancing Windows 11 Security: In-Depth Look at the KB5048667 Update On December 10, 2024, Microsoft released the KB5048667 update targeting Windows 11 users running the 24H2 version. Tagged with OS...
Critical RCE Flaw CVE-2024-38033 Hits PowerShell Remoting in All Windows Server Versions
Microsoft has issued an urgent security update addressing CVE-2024-38033, a critical vulnerability affecting Windows Server installations. This remote code execution flaw poses significant risks to...