… Sadly, this isn't something new for Microsoft. In January , some Windows 11 machines encountered an "UNMOUNTABLE BOOT VOLUME" error after installing security updates, then fell into a boot loop that prevented normal startup. …
… Experts say users should only get Windows 11 24H2 updates from the Windows Update settings menu or official Microsoft domains. …
… One in particular—the same cybersecurity professional who hacked Recall shortly after it was announced—says Microsoft's updated safeguards still leave users exposed if attackers gain local access to a PC. …
… Microsoft has released updates to help identify some exploit samples as malware and has noted a bug in Defender that allows users to gain higher privileges. …
… We also know macOS is not immune to major security flaws that attackers could exploit. Current Microsoft ATP customers can apply for access to the preview version. It's unclear if Microsoft will make Defender ATP a consumer download on macOS. …
… For all the problems I had with Windows 10 's update model, automatic security updates wasn't one of them. The benefits of rapidly deploying security fixes vastly outweigh the risks in most cases. But Microsoft doesn't just push security fixes, it pushes other changes through the same model. …
… While Microsoft ended regular security updates for Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro on October 14, 2025, its Extended Security Updates program offers limited patches through October 13, 2026, giving users just 5 months until support officially ends. …
… Credit: PCMag/Michael Muchmore There won't be any new features in the final update -- Microsoft stopped developing anything new when it announced the end-of-life timeline. The OTA will, however, have security patches. …
… The company goes on to note that it released an update in March that should protect against this vulnerability automatically Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-010 . …
… Windows Defender Security Center won't be in your app list anymore, but that's just because it's getting a new name. It's just "Windows Security" now. …