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Microsoft Enhances Dark Mode and Mobile Integration in Latest Windows 11 Preview Builds

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 preview builds with significant dark mode improvements and enhanced mobile device integration. The updates also address multiple system bugs affecting File Explorer, display performance, and gaming controllers.

Latest Windows 11 Preview Builds Expand Dark Mode Capabilities

Microsoft has deployed new Windows 11 preview builds for Insiders in both Dev and Beta channels, according to reports from the company’s official announcement posts. The updates, identified as build 26220.6972 for version 25H2 and build 26120.6972 for version 24H2, introduce several user experience enhancements alongside critical system fixes. Sources indicate these builds particularly focus on refining the dark mode experience and improving mobile device integration.

by Megan Carter
Assistive TechnologyEarth Sciences

UK Launches High-Altitude Balloon Sensors for Space Weather Monitoring Breakthrough

The UK Met Office has launched specialized radiation sensors aboard high-altitude weather balloons that ascend beyond 100,000 feet above Cornwall. This innovative approach promises to revolutionize how scientists track space weather phenomena and atmospheric radiation patterns. The project represents a significant advancement in understanding how solar activity impacts Earth’s atmosphere and critical infrastructure.

Revolutionary Atmospheric Monitoring Initiative

The Met Office has reportedly launched a groundbreaking space weather monitoring program using radiation sensors attached to weather balloons that ascend more than 100,000 feet above its facility in Camborne, Cornwall. According to reports, this initiative marks a significant advancement in how meteorological agencies track and understand space weather phenomena that can affect numerous industries worldwide.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

Microsoft Warns of Rising ‘ClickFix’ Attacks That Trick Users Into Executing Malicious Code

A new social engineering technique called ClickFix is becoming cybercriminals’ favorite initial access method, accounting for nearly half of attacks tracked by Microsoft. Unlike traditional phishing, these attacks convince users to copy and paste malicious commands that execute fileless payloads invisible to security tools.

Social Engineering Attack Bypasses Traditional Security Measures

Security researchers at Microsoft are warning about a sophisticated social engineering technique that tricks users into hacking their own systems, according to the company’s latest Digital Defense Report. Dubbed “ClickFix,” this method has become the most common initial access vector for cybercriminals, accounting for 47% of attacks tracked through Microsoft Defender Experts notifications over the past year.

by Megan Carter