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Microsoft has warned customers about the exploitation of a Windows print spooler vulnerability by Russian hackers, enabling them to elevate privileges and pilfer credentials within compromised enterprise networks. The Russian hacking group is using a custom tool known as GooseEgg to target a range of organizations. What is Windows Print Spooler vulnerability? Microsoft patched the…

Microsoft has issued an advisory against using the iPerf3 tool on Windows devices, citing compatibility and performance concerns. The company highlights issues with iPerf3’s reliance on Cygwin emulation layer and potential discrepancies in network testing. iPerf is a popular tool that is used for measuring network bandwidth and performance across different platforms. It’s maintained by…

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Microsoft has removed an upgrade block that was previously in place for Windows 10 PCs with certain Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers. The company has recently updated the Windows Health Dashboard to indicate that the compatibility hold has been removed, and these PCs can now upgrade to Windows 11. In 2021, Microsoft discovered a compatibility…

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott reflect on Intel’s recent talks about new AI, discuss why ARM continues to be the hope, and wonder if neural processing units (NPUs) really matter.

Microsoft released yesterday the April Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, the company addressed 149 security vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, and other components, with one already being exploited. On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft released the KB5036893 update that enables the “Moment 5” features for all Windows…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss what Paul learned from a recent briefing with Qualcomm about the company’s Snapdragon X Elite chips, which will power a new wave of ARM-based AI PCs coming later this year.

Microsoft has unveiled the pricing details for Extended Security Updates (ESUs) as Windows 10 approaches its end of support in October 2025. This Windows 10 ESU program offers organizations and consumers a means to protect their devices if they’re not yet prepared to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft notes that commercial customers will have different…

Microsoft has announced plans to discontinue Windows RSA keys shorter than 2048 bits. The company explains that this step aims to prompt organizations to abandon weaker encryption methods in favor of stronger ones for server authentication. Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) keys are the cryptographic keys used in the RSA encryption algorithm. RSA involves the use of a…