Extended Security Updates
The latest Extended Security Updates coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Build 27754 boosts security and refines taskbar for Canary Insiders
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Build 27754 to Insiders in the Canary Channel, introducing notable security improvements and taskbar enhancements. This latest preview build continues Microsoft's...
Windows 11 Bug Triggers False End-of-Support Warnings After KB5046633 Update
Windows 11 users are encountering unexpected end-of-support warnings after installing the latest security update KB5046633, despite their systems being fully supported. Microsoft has acknowledged the...
Microsoft Pauses Exchange Server Update Over Critical Security Issues - What IT Teams Need to Know
Microsoft has unexpectedly paused its latest Exchange Server update after discovering serious security vulnerabilities that could expose organizations to significant risks. This unprecedented move...
Windows 11 Update Bug KB5046633: Security Risks and Fixes Explained
Microsoft's recent Windows 11 update KB5046633 has caused unexpected issues for users, raising concerns about system stability and security. This mandatory security patch, released as part of...
November 2024 Patch Tuesday: 78 Fixes, 14 Critical, 2 Zero-Days Patched
Microsoft has released its November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing critical vulnerabilities in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that could expose users to cyberattacks. This month's security rollout...
November 2024 Windows 11 Update Patches Zero-Day Flaws, Boosts Gaming
Microsoft has released its November 2024 Windows 11 update (KB5046617), delivering critical security patches and several notable feature enhancements. This Patch Tuesday update addresses multiple...
SharePoint Server Update Patches Critical Redirection Flaws in Security Push
Microsoft has rolled out a critical security update for SharePoint Server, addressing redirection vulnerabilities and reinforcing its defense-in-depth strategy. This update comes as part of...
Windows 11 KB5046617 Update: Major Security Overhaul & 24H2 Prep
Microsoft's latest security update for Windows 11, KB5046617, quietly rolled out in early August 2024, representing one of the most significant security overhauls since the operating system's launch....
Critical Microsoft SQL Server Vulnerability (CVE-2024-49007) Exposes Enterprise Systems to RCE Attacks
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft's SQL Server has sent shockwaves through the database security community, exposing countless enterprise systems to potential takeover by remote attackers....
Critical CVE-2024-48996 in SQL Server Native Client Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft's SQL Server Native Client, designated as CVE-2024-48996, has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments worldwide, exposing systems to potential remote...
Windows 11 KB5046617 November 2024 Update: Security Fixes, Performance Boosts & How to Install
Microsoft has released the November 2024 cumulative update for Windows 11, labeled KB5046617, delivering critical security patches and system improvements. This mandatory update addresses...