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Samsung Extends April 2026 Security Patch to Galaxy S25, S24, and S23
technology20 hours ago

Samsung Extends April 2026 Security Patch to Galaxy S25, S24, and S23

Samsung has begun rolling out the April 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 globally, and to the Galaxy S24 and S23 in Korea first, addressing 47 security issues. The S25 update is 548.89MB (firmware S93xBXXS9BZCH), while S24 and S23 updates are 456.64MB (S92xNKSS5CZCH) and 436.32MB (S91xNKSS7EZCI) respectively, with other markets likely to follow. Samsung is also advancing One UI 8.5 beta activity across these devices (S25 ninth beta, S24 second beta, and S23 beta program).

Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup starts March 2026 security patch rollout in Korea
technology16 days ago

Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup starts March 2026 security patch rollout in Korea

Samsung's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are receiving the March 2026 security patch in South Korea with firmware versions S921NKSS5CZC1, S926NKSS5CZC1, and S928NKSS5CZC1; rollout to other regions is expected in the coming days, and users can update via Settings > Software update > Download and install. The piece also notes an upcoming One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) beta program for the lineup.

Chrome gets emergency fix for the first 2026 zero-day exploited in the wild
technology1 month ago

Chrome gets emergency fix for the first 2026 zero-day exploited in the wild

Google released emergency Chrome updates to fix CVE-2026-2441—a use-after-free in CSSFontFeatureValuesMap exploited in the wild—marking Chrome’s first zero-day patch of 2026; the fix has been backported across commits and is rolling out to Windows, macOS (145.0.7632.75/76), and Linux (144.0.7559.75), with a note that related issues remain addressed in bug 48393607. Users should update Chrome or enable auto-update.

Emergency patch lands after Windows 11 23H2 shutdown bug hits Enterprise/IoT editions
news2 months ago

Emergency patch lands after Windows 11 23H2 shutdown bug hits Enterprise/IoT editions

Microsoft released the January 2026 Windows security update, but four days later issued an emergency out-of-band fix after reports that the update could prevent some systems from shutting down or hibernating and could block remote desktop logins. The shutdown issue affected only Windows 11 version 23H2 on Enterprise and IoT editions, and Microsoft later clarified the scope and released the fix (with an update on Jan 18 stating 23H2 was the affected variant).

Galaxy S24 family gets January 2026 security patch, rolling out from Korea
technology2 months ago

Galaxy S24 family gets January 2026 security patch, rolling out from Korea

Samsung has begun rolling out the January 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, starting in South Korea with a 404.35 MB update (firmware S92xNKSS4CZA1) that fixes 55 issues; broader regional rollout is expected in the coming days. The next major update will bring One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) with a redesigned UI and new features.

MongoBleed Vulnerability Exposes Over 87,000 MongoDB Instances to Exploits
technology3 months ago

MongoBleed Vulnerability Exposes Over 87,000 MongoDB Instances to Exploits

A critical vulnerability named MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) affects over 87,000 MongoDB instances by allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to extract sensitive data through uninitialized memory disclosure in zlib decompression. The flaw impacts multiple versions, with patches available, and a PoC exploit has been released, increasing the risk of active exploitation. Administrators are urged to update their systems or apply temporary mitigations such as disabling zlib compression and restricting network access.

SonicWall Addresses Zero-Day Exploit in SMA 1000 Devices
technology3 months ago

SonicWall Addresses Zero-Day Exploit in SMA 1000 Devices

SonicWall has issued a warning about a new zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-40602) in the SMA1000 Appliance Management Console, which has been exploited in attacks to escalate privileges. The flaw is being exploited in conjunction with another critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-23006) to execute remote code with root privileges. SonicWall advises users to update to the latest firmware to mitigate the risk, as over 950 appliances are exposed online. This follows recent security breaches and malware attacks targeting SonicWall devices.

Samsung Rolls Out December 2025 Updates to Multiple Flagship Devices
technology3 months ago

Samsung Rolls Out December 2025 Updates to Multiple Flagship Devices

Samsung has begun rolling out the December 2025 security update for several flagship and foldable Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 5, Flip 4, Flip 5, and Galaxy S25 series, primarily in South Korea and the US. The update enhances security with 68 fixes, improves system stability, and is based on Android 16 and One UI 8, with plans for future updates like One UI 8.5. Additionally, Samsung is updating other devices like Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Ring, and apps such as Calendar and Reminder, while facing delays in Google Play system updates across some models.

Microsoft Releases Urgent Patch for Critical WSUS Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
technology5 months ago

Microsoft Releases Urgent Patch for Critical WSUS Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild

Microsoft released urgent out-of-band security updates for a critical WSUS vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) that is actively being exploited in the wild, allowing remote code execution through unsafe deserialization. Users are advised to apply the patch immediately and follow recommended mitigations to prevent attacks.

Microsoft Releases Urgent Patch for Actively Exploited WSUS Vulnerability
technology5 months ago

Microsoft Releases Urgent Patch for Actively Exploited WSUS Vulnerability

Microsoft released a critical out-of-band update for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to fix a severe vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) that allows remote code execution, affecting servers with the WSUS role enabled. The update is urgent, especially as WSUS is deprecated, prompting Microsoft to recommend switching to cloud-based solutions like Intune. A reboot is required, and administrators are advised to disable the role or block specific ports if immediate patching isn't possible.