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ghacks. net > 05/14/2026 > microsoft-introduces-cloud-initiated-driver-recovery-to-roll-back-problematic-windows-update-drivers-automatically

Microsoft Introduces Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery to Roll Back Problematic Windows Update Drivers Automatically - g Hacks Tech News

1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (407+ words) Microsoft has announced a new feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, which automatically rolls back problematic drivers delivered through Windows Update to a known-good version without needing user or hardware partner intervention. The feature is set to be released in September…...

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ghacks. net > 05/12/2026 > nvidia-engineer-proposes-linux-kernel-killswitch-to-disable-vulnerable-functions-before-patches-land

Nvidia Engineer Proposes Linux Kernel Killswitch to Disable Vulnerable Functions Before Patches Land - g Hacks Tech News

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (395+ words) Nvidia engineer Sasha Levin has introduced a new mechanism for the Linux kernel that allows privileged operators to temporarily disable specific kernel functions. This can be done by returning a fixed value instead of executing the function, serving as a…...

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ghacks. net > 05/11/2026 > hackers-abuse-google-ads-and-claude-ai-shared-chats-to-distribute-macos-malware

Hackers Abuse Google Ads and Claude. ai Shared Chats to Distribute mac OS Malware - g Hacks Tech News

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (397+ words) Attackers are currently running a malvertising campaign that uses Google Ads and legitimate shared chats on Claude. ai to spread mac OS infostealer malware. The campaign was identified by Berk Albayrak, a security engineer at Trendyol Group, with Bleeping Computer…...

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ghacks. net > 05/08/2026 > openai-adds-trusted-contact-safety-feature-to-chatgpt-for-self-harm-risk-notifications

Open AI Adds Trusted Contact Safety Feature to Chat GPT for Self-Harm Risk Notifications - g Hacks Tech News

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (239+ words) Trusted Contact expands on the existing parental controls and safety notifications for linked teen accounts and offers a similar option for all adult users on an opt-in basis. The feature involves several steps before it becomes active: Open AI states…...

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ghacks. net > 05/07/2026 > microsoft-tests-point-in-time-restore-for-windows-11-a-full-system-backup-beyond-classic-system-restore

Microsoft Tests Point-in-Time Restore for Windows 11, a Full System Backup Beyond Classic System Restore - g Hacks Tech News

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (355+ words) Microsoft is testing Point-in-Time Restore, a new recovery feature for Windows 11 that offers a more comprehensive system snapshot than the traditional System Restore. The feature was first seen in the Windows 11 Insider Experimental preview released on April 24, 2026, and was originally…...

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ghacks. net > 05/05/2026 > april-2026-windows-update-breaks-third-party-backup-software-by-blocking-vulnerable-driver

April 2026 Windows Update Breaks Third-Party Backup Software by Blocking Vulnerable Driver - g Hacks Tech News

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (204+ words) Affected software includes Macrium Reflect, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Ur Backup Server, and Ninja One Backup, all running on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server. Full image backup creation may still succeed on affected systems. The failures happen specifically during image-mount…...

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ghacks. net > 04/30/2026 > ukrainian-police-arrest-three-hackers-who-compromised-610000-roblox-accounts-and-sold-them-for-225000

Ukrainian Police Arrest Three Hackers Who Compromised 610, 000 Roblox Accounts and Sold Them for $225, 000 - g Hacks Tech News

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (231+ words) The operation was carried out jointly by the Lviv regional prosecutors, the cyber police, and the Security Service of Ukraine. The 19-year-old, identified as the group's leader, recruited the other two members through gaming forums and coordinated the operation. The…...

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ghacks. net > 04/21/2026 > windows-11-april-2026-update-kb5083769-is-triggering-bitlocker-recovery-screens-on-some-pcs

Windows 11 April 2026 Update KB5083769 Is Triggering Bit Locker Recovery Screens on Some PCs - g Hacks Tech News

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (298+ words) Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2026 security update for Windows 11, KB5083769, released on April 14, is causing some devices to boot directly into the Bit Locker recovery screen instead of the desktop. Affected users need to enter their Bit Locker recovery key…...

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ghacks. net > 04/21/2026 > claude-desktop-silently-installs-browser-extension-files-for-browsers-not-installed

Claude Desktop Silently Installs Browser Extension Files for Browsers Not Installed - g Hacks Tech News

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (279+ words) Claude Desktop for mac OS installs a Native Messaging manifest file that pre-authorizes Anthropic's browser extensions across Chromium-based browsers without informing users or asking for permission. Privacy consultant Alexander Hanff discovered this while debugging a different application that used the…...

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ghacks. net > 04/20/2026 > mozillas-mzla-technologies-launches-thunderbolt-an-open-source-self-hosted-enterprise-ai-client

Mozilla's MZLA Technologies Launches Thunderbolt, an Open-Source Self-Hosted Enterprise AI Client - g Hacks Tech News

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (243+ words) MZLA Technologies, a subsidiary of Mozilla, has launched Thunderbolt, an open-source AI client aimed at enterprise use on private infrastructure. The tool offers a unified interface for chat, search, and research functions, connecting to internal AI models, data sources, and…...