Microsoft has announced a hardening plan for Windows Deployment Services (WDS) after the discovery of a critical remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2026-0386, that compromises hands‑free automated installations. The vulnerability exposes Unattend.xml answer files over an unauthenticated channel, allowing an attacker on the same network segment to intercept or tamper with deployment configurations. For organizations that depend on network-based provisioning to
Tag: Windows 11
Windows 11 February Patch (KB5077181) Can Make Drive C Inaccessible on Some Samsung PCs
Microsoft has updated its Windows 11 documentation to describe a recently discovered issue tied to the February 2026 Patch Tuesday update (KB5077181). On certain machines—predominantly Samsung consumer laptops—installing that update can result in an error that prevents access to the system drive, showing “C: is not accessible – Access denied.” The problem can go beyond a simple File Explorer error
March 10, 2026 — KB5079473 for Windows 11 (OS Builds 26200.8037 and 26100.8037)
Microsoft released KB5079473 on March 10, 2026. The update is identified by the OS builds 26200.8037 and 26100.8037 and appears on Microsoft’s support site as a cumulative update for Windows 11. What the entry shows KB identifier and date: The article is titled “March 10, 2026 — KB5079473 (OS Builds 26200.8037 and 26100.8037)” and is published on Microsoft’s official support
Bitwarden Adds Passkey Login Support for Windows 11
Bitwarden now supports using passkeys stored in its vault to sign into Windows 11 devices, enabling passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication. The feature is available to all Bitwarden plans, including the free tier. How it works On the Windows sign-in screen, users choose the security key sign-in option and scan a QR code with a mobile device. The passkey stored in the
Microsoft Adds Native System Monitor (Sysmon) Support to Windows 11
Microsoft has begun shipping System Monitor (Sysmon) as a native, opt-in capability in Windows 11 preview builds. This change moves a widely used, high-fidelity endpoint telemetry tool from an optional Sysinternals download to an OS-managed feature. For security teams, IT operations, and incident responders, native Sysmon promises simpler deployment, stronger integration with Windows management channels, and a more consistent telemetry