Windows Update gets new controls to reduce forced restarts

Microsoft is rolling out Windows Update improvements that give users more control over how updates are installed while ...

Fake Windows update installs hidden malware

Scammers built a convincing fake Windows update site that installs password-stealing malware. Learn how the multi-stage ...

Do not fall for this fake Windows update support site. It’s spreading a password-stealing malware

Malwarebytes warns that a fake Microsoft support site is distributing password-stealing malware through a spoofed Windows update installerThe Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...
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Fake Windows 11 24H2 Update Poses as Legit Download to Steal Data

Security researchers at Malwarebytes have found a fake Windows 11 24H2 update campaign that steals sensitive data from ...

Stealthy Malware Campaign Uses Fake Windows Update Site To Infect PCs

Security researchers at Malwarebytes have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Windows users with a fraudulent clone of Microsoft's site.

Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website

Malwarebytes recently uncovered a new malicious campaign targeting the Windows Update service. Focused on French-speaking users, the campaign uses layered obfuscation techniques to deliver multiple ...

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure ...

Microsoft finally enables ability to skip long update process during Windows 11 setup

A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.

Microsoft is finally letting you skip updates during Windows 11 setup

Microsoft is rolling out a change that lets you skip post-installation updates during Windows 11's OOBE setup process.

Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time

Windows users will no longer be forced to run automatic updates in the middle of a game or a busy day. Microsoft is rolling ...
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This fake Windows support website delivers password-stealing malware

A convincing Microsoft lookalike tricks users into downloading malware that steals passwords, payments, and account access.
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Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update, letting you skip updates during setup, extend pauses, and avoid forced restarts

Windows Update is getting more user control after feedback highlighting two key pain points: disrupted workflows and no say ...