Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This story has been updated on August 5 with a statement from ...

Microsoft recently blocked the Windows 11 registry hack that unlocked native NVMe support and better performance.

Someone is currently trying to sell a Windows exploit on the dark web for $220,000. The exploit specifically targets Windows Remote Desktop Services and gives an attacker system-level privileges on a ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, May 15, 2025: This story, originally published May 14, ...

The vulnerability affects a vast array of Microsoft operating systems including various builds of Windows 10, Windows 11 & Windows Server.

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Microsoft blocked a popular Windows 11 registry hack that significantly boosted SSD speeds. Learn how the tweak worked and ...

A new exploit has been found that allows attackers to use Notepad, one of the most trusted applications on Windows, to elevate their privileges to an administrator and bypass security. Experts say ...

One incredibly popular Windows tools has recently been updated to address a zero-day exploit that could give bad actors a chance to install malware on devices running older versions of the app. The ...