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Anubis ransomware adds wiper to destroy files beyond recovery
The Anubis ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has added to its file-encryptimg malware a wiper module that destroys targeted files, making recovery impossible even if the ransom is paid. Anubis (not to be confused with the same-name Android malware with a ransomware module) is a relatively new RaaS first observed in December 2024 but became more active at the beginning of the year. On February 23, the operators announced an…
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Build 26200.5622 (KB5058512) for Windows 11 adds new recovery feature in Dev Channel
Windows 11 build 26200.5622 (KB5058512) is an update for version 24H2, released on June 3, 2025, through the Dev Channel. This update includes new AI, backup, and recovery features and delivers various fixes. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26200.5622 as the update KB5058512 in the Dev Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes. Among the key additions are updates…
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Windows 10 emergency updates fix BitLocker recovery issues
Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to fix a known issue causing Windows 10 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. To fix systems stuck at a BitLocker recovery prompt, install today’s KB5061768 emergency update, available exclusively through the Microsoft Update Catalog. This is also a cumulative update, meaning you won’t have to install any previous…
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Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery
Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. The BitLocker Windows security feature encrypts storage drives to prevent data theft, and Windows computers typically enter BitLocker recovery mode after events like TPM (Trusted Platform Module) updates or hardware changes to regain access…
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Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggering BitLocker Recovery after install
The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it’s installed and the computer restarted. On May 13, Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update as part of their May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. This is a mandatory update as it contains security updates for vulnerabilities fixed by Microsoft, which included five actively exploited…
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How to fix missing Recovery Partition on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can run the operating system without a Recovery Partition. However, if it’s missing, you can create a new Recovery Partition to regain access to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this configuration. A new clean installation of Windows 11 contains multiple partitions. The EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) partition…
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How to reset account password without recovery questions on Windows 11
To reset your Windows 11 password, boot your computer into WinRE and open Command Prompt, change “utilman.exe” to “cmd.exe,” enable the “Administrator” account, sign in with the local Administrator account, and reset your account password. UPDATED 4/18/2025: On a Windows 11 setup configured with a local account, at one point or another, you may lose access to the desktop for…
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Apple’s Macs are powering the PC market’s recovery
Maybe the forced Windows upgrades are to blame. Perhaps it’s the bad karma created by the Crowdstrike debacle. Or possibly, computer users have finally become convinced by Apple. Whatever the reason, it’s Apple’s Macs that are driving — and winning — the PC sales rebound, according to the latest Canalys data. Coming as it does on top of news that 88% of US teenagers are using…
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The Best Fitness Trackers for Sleep and Recovery
We may earn a commission from links on this page. This post is part of Find Your Fit Tech, Lifehacker’s fitness wearables buying guide. I’m asking the tough questions about whether wearables can really improve your health, how to find the right one for you, and how to make the most of the data wearables can offer. A fitness tracker’s…
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Starlink in Disaster Recovery: Business Continuity & Connectivity
When natural disasters strike, the destruction of infrastructure can severely disrupt these functions. The loss of reliable communication channels during such events can have dire consequences for businesses and emergency services. This is where Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, can play a critical role in disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity through a constellation…
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