By putting conflicting metadata in LNK files, a researcher found four new ways to spoof targets, hide arguments, and run unintended programs in Windows Explorer.

Today, at Wild West Hackin' Fest, security researcher Wietze Beukema disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in Windows LK ...

When Microsoft patched a vulnerability last summer that allowed threat actors to use Windows’ shortcut (.lnk) files in ...

The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-9491, allowed cybercriminals to hide malicious commands from users inspecting files through Windows' standard interface. We waited long enough. Image: Unsplash Microsoft ...

It’s been a while since the new version of Outlook overtook the old classic version, but users are still unhappy with it. The latest issue? Certain Excel attachments aren’t opening in Outlook anymore, ...

Microsoft has silently mitigated an exploited LNK vulnerability with its November 2025 security updates, Acros Security says. Tracked as CVE-2025-9491 (CVSS score of 7.0), the security defect allowed ...

Microsoft has started looking into a problem that is preventing users from opening some Excel file attachments with non-ASCII file names in the new Outlook client for Windows. The issue has been ...

Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that prevents some users from opening Excel email attachments in the new Outlook client. According to a service alert (EX1189359) seen by BleepingComputer ...

Microsoft announced new agents for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. They can help to shrink the gap between ideation and production. Other Copilot updates include an expanded Voice mode. In the era of AI ...

Learn how the search box works in Excel’s file open dialog to quickly find your files. Tips for faster and smarter navigation. #ExcelTips #FileSearch #SpreadsheetSkills Explaining the Japanese ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...

Not everyone needs Excel. Some people just want to track grocery costs. Others need a tool for work or business. Others may also need the Excel tool itself. However, affording the premium version has ...