FishMonger’s SprySOCKS backdoor has crossed from Linux to Windows — with kernel-level stealth and 30+ commands. Here’s what defenders need to know right now.
Category: Microsoft
Microsoft Defender RoguePlanet Vulnerability: What You Need to Know
CVE-2026-50656 — codenamed RoguePlanet — is a zero-day privilege escalation flaw in Microsoft Defender that can hand attackers full SYSTEM control. Here’s the full breakdown.
Excel Functional Programming Analogy: Spreadsheets as Code
Excel formulas have secretly been functional programming all along. Pure functions, immutable cells, and data pipelines — here’s how your spreadsheet maps to real coding concepts.
Windows Dual Boot Setup: Run Windows 11 + Linux on One PC
Want two operating systems on one PC? Our Windows dual boot setup guide covers partitioning, bootloader config, and data isolation — everything you need to get started safely.
How to Create a Windows 11 Bootable USB with Media Creation Tool
Need to reinstall or repair Windows? Here’s exactly how to build a Windows 11 bootable USB using Microsoft’s official Media Creation Tool — no experience required.
Windows 11 TPM 2.0 Requirement: Why It Matters and What to Do
TPM 2.0 is mandatory for Windows 11 — but why? We break down Microsoft’s reasoning, which older PCs can be made to work, and the security risks of bypassing it.
Windows 11 June Update 2026: What Got Fixed and What’s Still Broken
Microsoft’s June 2026 update for Windows 11 (KB5094126) tackles real stability issues — but a handful of frustrating bugs survived the patch. Here’s the full breakdown.
Windows 11 Linux Container Runtime: Run Containers Without WSL2 Overhead
A new native Linux container runtime for Windows 11 is changing how developers run containers — eliminating the WSL2 translation layer for real performance gains.
Windows 11 Right-Click Menu Customization: Take Back Control
Microsoft is rolling out native Windows 11 right-click menu customization after years of user complaints. Here’s what’s changing and how to take full control of your context menu.
Windows Developer Tools 2026: What Build Means for Your Workflow
Microsoft Build 2026 made Windows the go-to developer platform with WSL containers, Intelligent Terminal, AI APIs, and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. Here’s what matters for your workflow.
