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Windows keeps telling people it has turned off anti-virus even though it hasn't
A known issue in Windows 11 and Windows 10 causes Microsoft Defender Antivirus to incorrectly report that it has been turned off, even when it is functioning correctly. This notification bug can persist across various Windows versions and updates, and Microsoft is reportedly working on a fix.
Six bugs in a row: how MAYAChain lost 20 BTC and $10.9 million in pool value
MAYAChain experienced a significant loss of 20.83 bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.34 million, due to a series of six software bugs. These bugs created a phantom balance in a liquidity pool, leading to an attacker withdrawing assets and causing the total value of MAYAChain's liquidity pools to fall by $10.9 million. The protocol has halted trading to address the issue and is considering options for recovery, including a bug bounty appeal and potential investments.
Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call
A critical software bug in Zoom's screen-sharing feature allowed users to gain full control of other participants' devices during calls. This vulnerability posed a significant security risk for users relying on the platform for communication.
Xbox finally fixes bug that made it impossible to play physical games while exec promises "to improve reliability…
Xbox has released an update to fix a critical bug that prevented players from launching games, including physical disc titles. The issue stemmed from an underlying service failure impacting home console sharing and Game Pass content, exacerbated by a bug in the Xbox client software. Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet has apologized for the situation and promised broader improvements to product and service reliability.
Morning Audio Files
Spotify Connect is currently experiencing a bug affecting Android users, rendering the feature unusable. A temporary workaround has been identified and shared by Android Police to restore functionality.
Today I learned that Excel incorrectly assumes 1900 was a leap year, and Microsoft will never fix it because the whole…
Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet software incorrectly assumes the year 1900 was a leap year, a bug inherited from Lotus 1-2-3. While technically possible to fix, Microsoft will not address the issue due to the significant compatibility problems and data corruption it would cause for existing users and formulas. This long-standing bug is considered rare in its impact, affecting only dates before March 1, 1900.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream 'Welcome Version' Bug Causes Demo To Crash
Nintendo has released a patch for the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo to fix a bug that caused the software to crash. The issue occurred when resuming the demo from sleep mode between 9 PM and 10 AM after completing the main content. The update, version 1.0.1, addresses this and other gameplay improvements.
Discord fixes bug that caused app to take upwards of two whole minutes to launch
Discord has fixed a bug that caused its application to take over two minutes to launch on iOS devices. The issue, which could also lead to element animations getting stuck, was detailed in the company's recent patch notes.
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Discord has announced it will provide guidance to developers and implement additional protections following the discovery of a bug affecting Arc Raiders. The FBI is reportedly investigating claims related to the incident.