Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Blocks Credential Autofill to Fix Windows Hello Flaw

Microsoft has blocked credential autofill on Windows 11 to address CVE-2026-20804, a Windows Hello vulnerability allowing biometric injection attacks.

Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed ...
TechSpot

This PowerShell script promises to remove every AI feature from Windows

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.
Odessa American

IT’S GEEK TO ME: Windows 10 ESU enrollment wizard error causes frustration

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: Even before the cutoff date for end of support for Win10, when I go to update and security it tells me ...
PC World

Can’t update Windows 10? Here’s how to get extended support working again

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...
ZDNet

First major Windows 10 ESU update is here - with 66 fixes (some critical)

The first major update is here for Windows 10 PCs with ESU. The update fixes a couple of bugs that affected ESU registrations. The update also patches 66 security flaws for Windows 11 and 10 with ESU.
Computer Weekly

Windows 10: Microsoft Extended Support Upgrade programme explained

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...
Windows Report

Sttray64.exe Application Error on Windows 10: How to Fix it

For fixing Windows errors, we recommend Fortect: Fortect will identify and deploy the correct fix for your Windows errors. Follow the 3 easy steps to get rid of Windows errors: Locate your audio ...
tech2geek

How to Fix “This Device Cannot Start (Code 10)” Error on Windows 11

Seeing the dreaded message “This device cannot start. (Code 10)” in Windows 11 can be frustrating — especially when it disables critical hardware like USB drives, Bluetooth adapters, Wi-Fi cards, or ...
GitHub

Windows SDK 10.0.22621.5040 Causes Install Failure (Error 1714) but Cannot Be Uninstalled via Control Panel

Message: "The newer version of Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit - Windows 10.0.22621.5040 cannot be installed because an older version is still present. You ...