August updates trigger 0xc0000409 errors on Windows Server 2016

**Windows Server 2016 Users Hit with Critical Errors After Latest Security Patch** Microsoft has confirmed that its August 2026 security update has a nasty side effect: it can trigger critical errors on Windows Server 2016 systems where a certain diagnostic service is enabled. The error, known as the “0xc0000409” code, indicates a problem with the … Read more

Microsoft adds age-awareness APIs that can tell if users are children, teens, or adults

A New Era in Age Verification: Microsoft’s Innovative Approach to Protecting Minors Online Microsoft has announced a significant update to its Windows 11 operating system, introducing age-awareness APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that enable developers to determine whether users are children, teenagers, or adults without accessing their sensitive personal data. This innovative move is set to … Read more

OpenAI says ChatGPT outage causes image generation errors

A Critical Outage Hits OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Causing Image Generation Failures and Delays OpenAI’s popular chatbot, ChatGPT, has been experiencing a severe outage that is causing image generation errors and delays when uploading files. The issue started over an hour ago and has left hundreds of users reporting problems on the outage tracking platform DownDetector. Users … Read more

Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5124008 & KB5122880 released

A crucial security patch has been released by Microsoft for Windows 11, addressing over 1,000 vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. The September 2026 Patch Tuesday update is mandatory and includes fixes for bugs, adds new features, and enhances user experience across various aspects of the operating system. The update, which can be installed through Windows … Read more

Microsoft September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 966 flaws, 2 zero-days

Microsoft’s September 2026 Patch Tuesday Marks Record-Breaking 966 Fixes, Including Two Zero-Days In a massive security update, Microsoft has released patches for an astonishing 966 flaws, including two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. This record-breaking number far surpasses previous months’ totals, with the company’s AI-powered vulnerability discovery system likely contributing to the surge in identified weaknesses. … Read more

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5122878 extended security update

Microsoft has just released a critical extended security update for Windows 10, addressing not only this month’s record-breaking September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes but also several bugs and vulnerabilities. The update, KB5122878, is specifically designed to patch 966 flaws across Microsoft’s products, including two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. If you’re running the Enterprise LTSC version … Read more

Microsoft adds age-awareness APIs that can tell if users are children, teens, or adults

**Microsoft Unveils Age-Awareness APIs to Protect Younger Users** In a move aimed at safeguarding children and teenagers online, Microsoft has introduced age-awareness Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for Windows 11. These new tools enable apps to determine whether a user is under the age of 18 without requiring them to share their exact date of birth. … Read more

OpenAI says ChatGPT outage causes image generation errors

As users of OpenAI’s popular chatbot platform ChatGPT continue to experience frustrating image generation errors and delays, the company is scrambling to get to the bottom of the issue. For over an hour now, hundreds of users have been reporting problems with uploading files and generating images through the service, with many encountering freezes and … Read more

ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida “DAVID” DMV database

A Florida DMV Database Breach Exposes Over 200,000 Drivers’ Personal Information The ShinyHunters extortion gang has claimed responsibility for breaching an online platform used by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to store sensitive information about drivers in the state. According to the threat actors, they have stolen over 200,000 records from the “DAVID” … Read more