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Windows update flaw allows hackers to downgrade systems to vulnerable versions

Microsoft hasn't spotted an attack in the wild yet, but it will take time to develop a mitigation
What just happened? Another day, another security flaw discovered in Microsoft Windows. The latest arrives courtesy of research presented at the Black Hat security conference, which revealed a design flaw in the Windows Update architecture that allows critical OS components to be downgraded by manipulating the update process.
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Xbox hardware revenue fell 42% last quarter, but overall gaming revenue rose 44%

Microsoft expects the trends to continue into the following quarter
The big picture: Some analysts predicted the Xbox Series X would outsell the PlayStation 5 in 2020. Instead, Sony's console has likely sold more than double the Xbox Series S and X. The situation is so dire that Microsoft hasn't disclosed precise unit sales in over a year and has begun releasing its games on competing consoles. The company's latest earnings call certainly won't improve investor outlook concerning the future of Xbox hardware.
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