Windows 11's latest preview patch has a security addition It stops users who aren't admins from accessing the Storage panel in Settings This was done to prevent unauthorized people from messing with ...

Trojanized gaming tools and new Windows RATs like Steaelite enable data theft, ransomware, and persistent remote control.

Editor's take: Since the introduction of Windows Vista, Microsoft has attempted to enforce a new approach to software access rights on its often-resistant users. Now, the Redmond-based company appears ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is integrating System Monitor (Sysmon), a powerful security tool from its Sysinternals suite, directly into Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. This free tool detects ...

If you are using a Gigabyte motherboard or laptop, you already know how important the Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) is, as it lets you manage your system more effectively by controlling RGB lighting, ...

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Microsoft patches Windows 11 Notepad RCE flaw CVE-2026-20841 Vulnerability exploited Markdown links to execute malicious code with user permissions Patch Tuesday update fixes issue; versions 11.2510 ...

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We recently learned how Windows Notepad could be exploited by attackers to trigger remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Microsoft has often talked about how it is making Windows more secure through ...

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update. Last week, Microsoft released KB5074105, the latest non-security update for ...