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Microsoft: Most Windows 11 Users Don’t Need Third-Party Antivirus

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in security is strong enough for most users, though power users and enterprises may still want third-party protection.

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Microsoft Must Face £2.1B UK Cloud Licensing Lawsuit

A UK tribunal has allowed a £2.1 billion lawsuit over Microsoft’s cloud licensing to move forward, adding new pressure to how Windows Server is priced outside Azure.

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Microsoft Defender Flaws Exploited on Windows, Two Left Unpatched

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft Defender and Windows users.

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Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days

Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company’s largest monthly security updates.

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‘BlueHammer’ Exploit Targets Windows, Potentially Impacting 1 Billion+ Devices

A researcher released a working ‘BlueHammer’ Windows zero-day exploit that could impact over 1 billion devices, granting SYSTEM-level access and leaving no patch yet.

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Google Introduces $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit for 500M Windows 10 Users

Google and Back Market’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit offers Windows 10 users a low-cost way to revive older PCs as support winds down.

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Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance improvements.

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Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger stealthy, multi-stage attacks.

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Microsoft Pulls Faulty Windows 11 Update After Installation Failures

Microsoft pulls a faulty Windows 11 update after installation errors leave users unable to install it, prompting a paused rollout and pending fix.

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