Lawrence Abrams

New York

Owner and Editor-in-Chief at Bleeping Computer

Ransomware, Online Security, and Malware. Owner, Editor in Chief of @bleepincomputer. DM on Signal: LawrenceA.11 * https://t.co/LXVRoICs8Z

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Windows 11 April update unexpectedly creates new 'inetpub' folder

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates are strangely creating an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C:\ drive, even on systems that do not have Internet Information Services (IIS) installed. Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web server platform created by Microsoft to host websites, web applications, and services on Windows systems. The platform is not installed by default but can be enabled through the Windows Features dialog.
Windows 11 April update unexpectedly creates new 'inetpub' folder

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Lawrence Abrams

My Easy Secret to the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (It Works With Any Recipe!)Chocolate chip cookies, aka CCCs, are one of America’s favorite cookies for a reason. They can be soft and chewy, thin and crisp-edged, or thick and …
Microsoft April 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes exploited zero-day, 134 flaws

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Today is Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 134 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. This Patch Tuesday also fixes eleven "Critical" vulnerabilities, all remote code execution vulnerabilities.
Windows 10 KB5055518 update fixes random text when printing

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Microsoft has released the KB5055518 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with nine changes or fixes. The Windows 10 KB5055518 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates, which fix six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities.
This $16 AdGuard plan protects your whole family from malicious ads

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

You're not alone in feeling as though anywhere you turn in your digital world, there are ads lurking, waiting to get in the way of you watching YouTube videos or blocking articles you want to read. Are you tired of constantly clicking out of pop-ups or having to waste time watching 30-second ads? AdGuard is here to banish every ad for good.
Coinbase to fix 2FA account activity entry freaking out users

2 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Coinbase is fixing a misleading account activity message that has caused confusion and anxiety, making users think their credentials were compromised. Over the past couple of weeks, numerous people have contacted BleepingComputer about concerns that they think Coinbase has a serious security issue.
New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement

3 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

A previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use local accounts. Since the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has been increasingly closing loopholes and making it harder to use a local account in the operating system. Instead, the company wants you to use a Microsoft Account, as many operating system features rely on cloud-based services.
New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Lawrence Abrams

1 day agoMicrosoft kills the iconic Blue Screen of Death. It looks like this nowWe're all familiar with the Windows BSOD, but Microsoft is now making it simpler in appearance—and getting rid of the blue.
VMware Workstation auto-updates broken after Broadcom URL redirect

3 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

VMware Workstation users report that the software's automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors. The software contains a feature that checks for new updates on startup (if configured) and can be manually triggered by clicking Help > Software Updates.
Microsoft tests new Windows 11 tool to remotely fix boot crashes

3 weeks ago | bleepingcomputer.com | Lawrence Abrams

Microsoft has begun testing a new Windows 11 tool called Quick Machine Recovery, which is designed to remotely deploy fixes for buggy drivers and configurations that prevent the operating system from starting. The tool is part of Microsoft's Windows Resiliency Initiative, an effort to enhance system stability and reduce downtime by introducing automated tools and features to detect, diagnose, and fix critical failures in Windows 11.