Latest Windows update disables key security setting – but there’s a workaround

A bug in Microsoft's October Windows update prevents you from turning on a security setting that blocks malicious or ...
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Windows Security Making sure it’s you – Turn off or on

Go to Windows Settings > Accounts > Sign-in option Expand PIN (Windows Hello) and choose to remove it Apply the same for the Security key. Once done, you will not get the prompt, but Microsoft can ...

Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs – including 2 zero days

This month’s update also marks the first official one for Windows 11 26H2 and the end of support for Windows 11 24H2 Home and ...
BleepingComputer

Microsoft: Security keys may prompt for PIN after recent updates

Microsoft warned users on Tuesday that FIDO2 security keys may prompt them to enter a PIN when signing in after installing Windows updates released since the September 2025 preview update. This ...
BleepingComputer

Microsoft warns of Windows smart card auth issues after October updates

Microsoft says the October 2025 Windows security updates are causing smart card authentication and certificate issues due to a change designed to strengthen the Windows Cryptographic Services. This ...
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Windows PCs missing key updates could lose security fixes in 2027

Microsoft urges users to prepare for Windows Update certificate rotation during 2027 to keep receiving updates and security ...

Latest Windows 11 update restores your taskbar control, patches 995 security flaws

The September Windows 11 update set a new patching record with almost 1,000 security flaws fixed.