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Two Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities are being actively exploited right now. CISA has mandated federal agencies patch by June 3 — and everyday Windows users and small businesses shouldn't wait either. Here's exactly how to check your version and get protected.
Two Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities — CVE-2026-41091 and CVE-2026-45498 — are being actively exploited in the wild. Here's what they do, why it matters that your security software is the target, and exactly how to check if your PC is protected.
Microsoft has confirmed active exploitation of a new Exchange Server zero-day (CVE-2026-42897) that lets attackers run malicious JavaScript just by getting a user to open a crafted email in Outlook Web Access. No permanent patch exists yet — but mitigations are available now. Here's a step-by-step guide for small businesses.
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday is one of the largest in years, patching 138 vulnerabilities including critical DNS, Netlogon, and Word flaws. Here's what they mean for you — and a step-by-step guide to installing the updates right now.
Microsoft's KB5083769 April update and a faulty Dell SupportAssist update are both sending Windows 11 PCs into blue screen loops. Here's how to identify the problem, apply a temporary fix, and decide when to call for help.
Exploit code for the critical CVE-2026-0300 buffer overflow in Palo Alto PAN-OS is now public, CISA has ordered federal agencies to act by Saturday, and patches begin rolling out May 13. Here's what small businesses need to know right now.
Microsoft is rolling out the biggest change to its Windows Update policy in over a decade — and for small business owners and everyday users tired of forced restarts, it's a long time coming. Here's what's changing, how to use it, and when it's actually safe to delay.
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Defender lets anyone with basic local access quietly escalate their privileges to full system control. Here's what small businesses and everyday Windows users need to know — and do — right now.
