A high-severity Windows Admin Center vulnerability (CVE-2026-26119) could allow privilege escalation in enterprise environments. Here’s what to know and how to mitigate risk.

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AI-related changes to Notepad allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on your computer. The vulnerability was related to ...

The series of destructive Windows 11 updates continues. The January 2026 security update for Windows 11, titled KB5074109, was meant to include routine fixes for networking and power issues, a new ...

Threat actors are using complex trickery in their phishing attacks to make email recipients believe a message was sent from within the organization. That's according to Microsoft Threat Intelligence, ...

Windows Security (also known as Microsoft Defender) is the first line of defense built directly into Windows. It protects your system from malware, ransomware, viruses, and online threats without ...

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TL;DR: Microsoft's Windows 11 is evolving into an AI-powered "Agentic OS," featuring background AI Agents with separate accounts that perform tasks via natural language. While enhancing productivity, ...

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You can quickly access Windows Security through the Settings app or Start menu. Alternatively, you can search for “Windows Security” in the Start menu. If the app will not launch, check this guide on ...