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Microsoft has announced a new preview update for the Xbox app on Windows 11 today that introduces support for downloading Xbox PC games on Arm-based Windows 11 devices such as those powered by the Snapdragon X system on a chip (SoC). Up until now, the Xbox app on Arm-powered PCs has only been able to stream games, but it’s now …

Security researchers have created a new FIDO downgrade attack against Microsoft Entra ID that tricks users into authenticating with weaker login methods, making them susceptible to phishing and session hijacking. These weaker login channels are vulnerable to adversary-in-the-middle phishing attacks that employ tools like Evilginx, enabling attackers to snatch valid session cookies and hijack the accounts. Although the attack doesn’t prove …

This offer is coming your way now. NurPhoto via Getty Images Microsoft has now issued its free update offer to millions more Windows 10 users. After this mandatory update to KB5063709, you should see the option to “Enroll in Extended Support Updates,” which will run until October 2026. Per Windows Latest, “there’s a new Enroll Now link inside the Windows …

Windows 10 User Sues Microsoft  extremetech.com Microsoft sued for discontinuing Windows 10 support  Courthouse News Service Windows 10’s Extended Updates Just Got Cheaper — But You’ll Need to Sign In With a Microsoft Account  Windows Central California man sues Microsoft over Windows 11 upgrades  theregister.com Microsoft Sued for Killing Windows 10, Lawsuit Says It’s Forcing AI Upgrades  PCMag Source link

Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes Kerberos Zero-Day Among 111 Total New Flaws  The Hacker News Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2025 Edition  Krebs on Security Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday gives sys admins a baker’s dozen  theregister.com Windows 10 KB5063709 update fixes extended security updates enrollment  BleepingComputer Microsoft Teams RCE Vulnerability Let Attackers Read, Write and Delete Messages  CyberSecurityNews Source link

Windows 10 end of life is nigh: On Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop supporting the OS. That doesn’t mean Windows 10 machines will stop working overnight. On the contrary, the experience will feel exactly the same. The difference, however, is that Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for Windows 10, putting those users at great risk going …

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Ritvika Nagula, a senior software engineer at Microsoft Azure. She’s worked at the company since 2019. Her employment and promotions were confirmed by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity. I think I learned the strategy of getting promotions the hard way. When I first joined Microsoft …

Microsoft 365 is about to gain a few more apps, at least if you’re on Windows 11. As early as this month, Microsoft 365 users will be able to use the new People, File Search, and Calendar apps. Those Microsoft 365 companion apps are expected to ship some time in the coming weeks, according to the Microsoft 365 roadmap. But …

Microsoft’s new warning is very targeted Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto “Browse securely now,” Microsoft warns Windows users installing Google Chrome. “Microsoft Edge runs on the same technology as Chrome,” it says, “with the added trust of Microsoft.” This warning is not new, but it’s about to ramp up. Chrome remains the de facto default browser for most Windows users, with almost six-times …

It’s been revealed today that Microsoft is working to combat “bundle spam” on the Xbox Store, issuing a new set of rules for developers and publishers to address the “large number of complaints from both developers and consumers”. Basically, Microsoft wants to stop these teams from putting out bundles where they’re just combining different SKUs of the same game – …