For years, Mac users believed they were relatively safe compared to Windows. The marketing pitch was simple: “Macs don’t get viruses.” But in 2025, that is no longer true—and the latest discovery proves it.
Security researchers have uncovered Silver Sparrow 2.0, a new strain of macOS malware that builds on the original Silver Sparrow campaign but comes back stronger, smarter, and harder to detect.
What Is Silver Sparrow 2.0?
Backstory: The first Silver Sparrow appeared in 2021...
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Cybersecurity in mid-2025 has been chaotic for Windows users. Within just the last few weeks, we’ve seen multiple zero-day vulnerabilities, patch blunders, and stability issues. It raises an important question for all of us: how much do we trust Windows and Microsoft to keep us safe anymore?
🕵️♂️ Researchers discovered a zero-click vulnerability that allows attackers to steal NTLM authentication hashes without any user interaction.
This flaw bypassed Microsoft’s April patch, meaning...
https://www.neowin.net/news/celebrate-50-years-of-microsoft-with-these-sick-windows-xp-crocs/
Hi,
I am getting a blank panel when I click Settings > System > Display. Nothing shows up. I have removed all security but that panel stays blank. I found some sfc corruption yesterday and did a 'dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth' then a 'sfc /scannow' and the checks were then fine. But the Display panel refuses to show up. Any thoughts ?
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The Buzz Around Windows 11 Version 25H2!
[No Issues] September 22, 2025, Windows 11 Version 24H2, KB5068221 Out-of-band (OOB) Update
[Partially Fixed] September 9, 2025, Windows 11 Version 24H2, KB5065426 Security Update
[Partially Fixed] August 29, 2025, Windows 11 Version 24H2, KB5064081 Cumulative Update
[Fixed] August 12, 2025, Windows 11 Version 24H2, KB5063878 Security Update
[Fixed] July 22, 2025, Windows 11 Version 24H2, KB5062660 Cumulative Update
[Not Fixed]...
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-releases-windows-11-version-25h2/
The open-source app store F-Droid has issued a warning that Google’s recently announced mandatory developer registration — requiring government ID, fees, and binding application identifiers — could effectively end independent app distribution outside Google Play. F-Droid stresses that this move is not about security but about consolidating corporate control over the Android ecosystem.
They are calling on developers, users, and digital freedom advocates to take action by writing to lawmakers...
Starting in November MS will capture your Linked In data to train their AI. It's Opt-Out, so I guess if you have a Linked In account you might be able to access some setting buried in a menu somewhere and stop the data harvest. I think this is a terrible thing to do with the job market the way it is now, so many people have lost a job and are looking for work and MS just has to capitalize on it. As if people who are desperately searching for a job don't have enough problems already.
Here is...
Hello Windows Insiders, We’re excited to announce an update to the Microsoft Photos app, now rolling out on Windows 11 across all Insider channels. This release brings a powerful new feature on Copilot+ PCs that leverages AI to organize photos into categories for easier recall.
Auto-Categorization
Auto-Categorization automatically detects and organizes your photo collection into meaningful categories like screenshots, receipts, identity documents, and notes using AI. It’s designed to save...
https://github.com/Entware/Entware
I downloaded and installed entware on my DS118 Synology from here
Just updated Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC to 25H2 version; the longest security updates support combined with the latest version for program compatibility.
Friend cough has been wondering cough.
Although I friend can try it via image re-image I was just wondering from a more indepth perspective.
https://www.maketecheasier.com/google-dark-web-report-scanner/
That's what I'm doing....Oh and V30 of O&O Defrag just came out.... PC runs much faster with it, It's noticeable, can't explain way.
In the past, free antivirus (AV) solutions were considered a solid choice for home users with tight budgets. But in 2025, the cybersecurity landscape has changed drastically:
Ransomware attacks now use AI to bypass traditional defenses.
Phishing emails and malicious ads are more convincing than ever.
Zero-day exploits are on the rise, targeting everyday apps and browsers.
So the big question is:
Are free antivirus solutions like Microsoft Defender, Avast Free, and AVG Free still enough...