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AI-Powered Vulnerability Research Shines in Apple’s Patch Rollout
technology16 hours ago

AI-Powered Vulnerability Research Shines in Apple’s Patch Rollout

Apple’s latest OS updates (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS) credit AI-driven researchers for fixes across WebKit, WebDAV, and kernel vulnerabilities, with Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s Codex Security among those named. Apple notes roughly 30 CVEs addressed and highlights ongoing AI-assisted security research, including Claude Mythos Preview and Project Glasswing, alongside other firms like Calif.io and NVIDIA’s AI Red Team, signaling faster patch cycles and evolving bug-bounty strategies."

via 9to5Mac|
#ai-research#anthropic#apple
Windows Server 2022 hotpatching extended to 2027 for Azure Edition
technology28 days ago

Windows Server 2022 hotpatching extended to 2027 for Azure Edition

Microsoft has extended Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition hotpatching through October 2027, allowing enrolled systems to receive monthly security updates without rebooting by patching running processes; non-hotpatch updates still require restarts. The extended support end date for Windows Server 2022 editions remains 2031 for broader SKUs.

via BleepingComputer|
#azure-edition#enterprise-it#hotpatch
Windows 10 ESU extended to 2027 to ease Windows 11 upgrade
technology1 month ago

Windows 10 ESU extended to 2027 to ease Windows 11 upgrade

Microsoft has quietly extended the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for home devices through Oct 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade to Windows 11. Enrollment remains open, and existing enrollees are covered automatically; new enrollments can be free via a Microsoft account, or paid options include 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points or a $30 one-time fee per license (covering up to 10 devices). ESU provides security updates only—no new features—following Windows 10’s end of life in 2025; businesses can extend up to three years through volume licensing at higher prices.

via Windows Latest|
#microsoft#security-updates#technology
Office 2021 Exits Support This October as Microsoft Pushes 365
technology1 month ago

Office 2021 Exits Support This October as Microsoft Pushes 365

Microsoft will end official support for Office 2021 on October 13, 2026, leaving users without patches or security updates. The company is nudging users toward Microsoft 365 or Office 2024. To stay on Office 2021, you can run offline, download and scan files locally, keep Windows Security updated, freeze add-ins, and consider hybrid workflows or alternate tools like LibreOffice; otherwise plan an upgrade before the deadline.

via Windows Latest|
#end-of-life#microsoft-365#office-2021
watchOS 27 drops legacy Apple Watches in favor of newer hardware
technology1 month ago

watchOS 27 drops legacy Apple Watches in favor of newer hardware

Apple announced watchOS 27 at WWDC with a fall rollout, but many older Watches (including the original Watch Ultra) won’t receive the update and will only get security updates; new features like Siri AI and heightened gestures require newer hardware (Series 9, Ultra 2, SE 3), so owners of older models may want to upgrade for the best experience.

via GSMArena.com|
#apple-watch#power-and-performance#security-updates
Chromecast update scare proves to be a false alarm
technology2 months ago

Chromecast update scare proves to be a false alarm

A Reddit post claimed Google had moved multiple Chromecast models to a status of no longer receiving critical security updates. A follow-up check of Google's support page shows most Chromecast devices still list as receiving critical updates (with only the original Chromecast 1st gen outside that list). The author suggests a mistaken status change or cache issue, and there’s no confirmed change from Google about ending updates for these devices.

via Droid Life|
#chromecast#end-of-life#google
FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers, Forcing a Waiting Game on Security Updates
technology4 months ago

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers, Forcing a Waiting Game on Security Updates

The FCC has barred the sale of new foreign-made routers in the US, effectively freezing most of the market and risking that devices won’t receive security updates after March 1, 2027. Experts advise delaying new router purchases until the scope of exemptions is clarified; for immediate needs, consider an older budget model and prioritize securing current devices while updates remain possible.

via CNET|
#ban#cybersecurity#fcc
Apple rolls out continuous background security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac
technology4 months ago

Apple rolls out continuous background security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Apple has begun rolling out Background Security Improvements that run in the background between major OS updates, delivering lightweight security releases for WebKit, Safari, Mail and App Store across iPhone, iPad and Mac. The feature is supported on iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 and is enabled by default with an option to disable in Settings; the first rollout began March 17, 2026, with additional background updates expected between releases.

via USA Today|
#apple#background-security-improvements#iphone
2026 Update Sunset: Which Popular Smartphones Will Be Left Unpatched?
technology4 months ago

2026 Update Sunset: Which Popular Smartphones Will Be Left Unpatched?

A wide range of well-known phones from Samsung, Google, Apple, Motorola, OnePlus and LG will stop receiving feature or security updates in 2026, with many moving to end-of-support or vintage status. The piece warns users to upgrade or consider alternatives like LineageOS to avoid security risks, as older devices are phased out of official patch schedules.

via SlashGear|
#end-of-support#lineageos#security-updates