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Microsoft delays WSUS driver sync deprecation indefinitely
Microsoft announced today that, based on customer feedback, it will indefinitely delay removing driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). “Seeing how many of you are already moving to the available cloud-based driver services, we initially proposed the removal of WSUS driver synchronization. Thanks to your feedback, especially on disconnected device scenarios, we’ve now revised this plan,” said Senior…
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How to disable driver signature enforcement on Windows 11
UPDATED 3/24/2025: On Windows 11, you can disable “driver signature enforcement” to install unsigned drivers through the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). This security feature ensures that only drivers signed by Microsoft are permitted, safeguarding system integrity. While it’s recommended to verify the integrity and publisher of any driver to prevent potential system instability or security risks, there are scenarios where…
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How to install missing network driver manually during OOBE of Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can install missing drivers for the Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter during the installation process, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this process. Although the setup of Windows 11 does a decent work detecting and installing the network drivers during a clean installation process, it’s not uncommon for the system not to be…
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Microsoft reminds admins to prepare for WSUS driver sync deprecation
Microsoft once again reminded IT administrators that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, just 60 days from now. After its deprecation, the company encourages enterprises to adopt cloud-based solutions for client and server updates, like Windows Autopatch, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Intune. “For on-premises contexts, drivers will be available on the…
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Microsoft to deprecate WSUS driver synchronization in 90 days
Microsoft has reminded Windows administrators that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, 90 days from now. The company first announced the deprecation in June 2024, when it also encouraged customers to adopt its newer cloud-based driver services. “If you’re using driver synchronization updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), prepare for change.…
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Why Arch Isn’t My Daily Driver, but I Use It Anyway
Summary Arch Linux provides quick updates to software packages and allows for deep customization of Linux components. Arch’s documentation on its wiki is praised for clarity and serves as a resource to understand technical aspects of Linux. On the other hand, Arch’s fast updates can cause bugs, there’s a greater need for manual intervention, and sometimes a stable base system…
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Hackers abuse Avast anti-rootkit driver to disable defenses
A new malicious campaign is using a legitimate but old and vulnerable Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to evade detection and take control of the target system by disabling security components. The malware that drops the driver is a variant of an AV Killer of no particular family. It comes with a hardcoded list of 142 names for security processes from various vendors.…
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New SteelFox malware hijacks Windows PCs using vulnerable driver
A new malicious package called ‘SteelFox’ mines for cryptocurrency and steals credit card data by using the “bring your own vulnerable driver” technique to get SYSTEM privileges on Windows machines. The malware bundle dropper is distributed through forums and torrent trackers as a crack tool that activates legitimate versions of various software like Foxit PDF Editor, JetBrains and AutoCAD. Using a vulnerable driver…
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New Windows Driver Signature bypass allows kernel rootkit installs
Attackers can downgrade Windows kernel components to bypass security features such as Driver Signature Enforcement and deploy rootkits on fully patched systems. This is possible by taking control of the Windows Update process to introduce outdated, vulnerable software components on an up-to-date machine without the operating system changing the fully patched status. Downgrading Windows SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev reported…
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Why is ‘Adam Driver Megalopolis’ blocked in Instagram searches?
When people search for “Adam driver Megalopolis” on Instagram or Facebook right now, instead of seeing posts about Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film, they’re shown a warning, titled, “Child sexual abuse is illegal.” That bizarre fact was pointed out in a post on X yesterday, and as of today, I’m still seeing it when I search for the phrase. But…
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