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technology19 hours ago•26 min saved

September Patch Tuesday Breaks Remote Desktop on Windows Servers

After September Patch Tuesday, Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 systems running Remote Desktop Services can experience freezes where new RDP connections hang and existing sessions can’t log off; symptoms appear hours after reboot and are linked to KB5122876/KB5122882/KB5122871, with Event IDs 20498 and 6005 pointing to a deadlock in the RDPSERVERBASE!WDLIB_Close routine. Microsoft hasn’t provided an official fix yet. Workarounds include rolling back the updates (where feasible), toggling a feature flag to disable faulty audio redirection, or forcing RDP to TCP only; admins should test patches on non-critical hosts and maintain rollback plans until an official fix is released.

via CyberSecurityNews|

#patch-tuesday #rdp #remote-desktop-services

technology3 days ago•3 min saved

Galaxy Watch 4 Series Ends Software Updates After Five-Year Run

Samsung has ended software support for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic after five years, removing them from the security update list and signaling no further major updates; users may keep using them but will miss new features, with upgrade options available from Samsung’s current Watch lineup.

via Android Headlines|

#end-of-life #samsung-galaxy-watch-4 #security-updates

technology20 days ago•3 min saved

Samsung Extends Update Lifespan for Flagship Galaxy Tabs While Budget A9 Loses Android Support by 2027

Samsung will extend software and security updates for its newer Galaxy Tabs, prioritizing long lifespans for the Tab S10 lineup (through 2031–2032) while the budget Galaxy Tab A9/A9+ will lose Android updates in October 2026 and security patches in 2027; other models see major Android updates end between 2025–2027 with some exceptions, and security updates continuing into 2028 for many devices.

via bgr.com|

#android-updates #galaxy-tab #samsung

technology28 days ago•8 min saved

Microsoft urges Windows 11 users to update within 3 days as 400+ fixes roll out

Microsoft’s August 2026 Patch Tuesday delivers a Windows 11 update with 400+ fixes (421 across Edge, Teams, and other products), including several critical remote code execution and privilege-elevation fixes. The company warns users to install within three days and to verify they’re on Build 26200.9168 (25H2) or 26100.9168 (24H2) before updating; KB5121003 may require up to two reboots due to Secure Boot.

via Windows Latest|

#ai #microsoft #patch-tuesday

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

OnePlus Keeps Security Pledges Amid Market Retreat and ColorOS Shift

OnePlus is withdrawing from North America and Europe this year to focus on Asia/India, but says it will honor its software support promises via warranties and OnePlus Care. It will transition from OxygenOS to ColorOS 17, with the option to roll back to OxygenOS 16 when a rollback tool is available. Android 17 is rolling out for flagships since the OnePlus 11, with model-by-model timelines: 11 security through Feb 2028; 12R OS through Jan 2027 and security through Jan 2028; 12 OS through Jan 2028 and security through Jan 2029; 13/13R through Jan 2029 with security through Jan 2031; 15/15R through Nov 2029 with security through Nov 2031. Nord devices released in NA are no longer supported. There have been regulatory inquiries into privacy and past vulnerabilities (notably a late-2024 OxygenOS flaw), which color the safety discussion, but overall the company promises continued updates for several years.

via bgr.com|

#coloros #north-america-market-withdrawal #oneplus

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

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

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Apple delivers sweeping security updates across iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple's iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 security updates fix 78 vulnerabilities (87 CVEs) on iPhone and iPad, while macOS Tahoe 26.6 patches 155 CVEs; the fixes span kernel, WebKit, and other components, with no known active exploitation reported. Separate updates also roll out for watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #ios-266 #ipados-266

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Apple accelerates security updates to counter AI-powered hacking threats

Apple released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS 26.5.2 earlier than planned to patch vulnerabilities in the kernel, WebKit, and WebRTC after citing rising AI-powered hacking risks; the patches were originally slated for 26.6, but Apple pushed them out to reduce the window attackers have to exploit flaws, noting there was no evidence of exploits yet.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai #apple #cybersecurity

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

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

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

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

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Apple Lines Up Minor Tahoe and iOS 26.5.2 Updates Ahead of 26.6 Betas

Apple is preparing macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 and iOS 26.5.2 as likely minor updates focused on bug fixes and security, with the second macOS Golden Gate beta showing an upgrade path from Tahoe 26.5.2. iOS 26.5.2 is already in testing and 26.6 is also in development, suggesting a near-term release this week.

via MacRumors|

#bug-fixes #ios-2652 #macos-tahoe

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

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

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

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

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

Apple Ships iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 With Bug Fixes

Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, minor point updates that include unspecified bug fixes and security patches; they’re available over the air via Settings → General → Software Update, following the 26.4.1 releases. Apple also pushed iOS 18.7.8 for older devices and is beta testing iOS 26.5 / iPadOS 26.5 for a May release.

via MacRumors|

#apple #bug-fixes #ios-2642