Tag: Microsoft

CybersecuritySoftware

Microsoft Patches Critical ASP.NET Core Vulnerability Rated Among Most Severe in Company History

Microsoft has resolved what sources describe as one of its highest-rated security vulnerabilities affecting ASP.NET Core. The critical HTTP request smuggling bug could allow attackers to bypass security controls and access sensitive information. Security updates are now available for affected .NET and Visual Studio versions.

Critical Security Flaw Addressed

Microsoft has reportedly fixed what the company describes as one of its “highest ever” rated security vulnerabilities affecting its ASP.NET Core platform, according to recent security advisories. The critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55315, received a severity score of 9.9 out of 10 and affected the Kestrel web server component.

by Natalie Brooks
ComputingSoftware

Windows 11 Dark Mode Enhancements Marred by PowerToys Glitch and Interface Changes

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build brings significant dark mode improvements to File Explorer but introduces problematic automatic theme switching through PowerToys. The software giant is reportedly preparing fixes for the unintended behavior while continuing to refine its dark mode implementation across the operating system.

Dark Mode Expansion in Windows 11

Microsoft is advancing its Windows 11 dark mode implementation with broader coverage across File Explorer elements, according to reports from the latest Dev channel preview. Sources indicate the update (build 26220.6972) now applies dark mode to folder option panels containing General, View, and Search tabs, creating a more consistent visual experience throughout the interface.

by Natalie Brooks
AISoftware

Lloyds Banking Group Reports Microsoft AI Tools Save Employees 46 Minutes Daily

Lloyds Banking Group reports significant productivity gains from Microsoft’s AI tools, with employees saving an average of 46 minutes daily. The banking giant is expanding AI implementation across customer-facing processes while maintaining quality checks on AI-generated content.

Major Productivity Gains Reported

According to reports from Lloyds Banking Group, employees using Microsoft’s AI assistance tools are saving substantial time daily. Sources indicate the banking corporation has deployed nearly 30,000 licenses for Microsoft 365 Copilot among its workforce, with a survey of 1,000 users revealing average time savings of 46 minutes per day.

by Darren Holt