Month: October 2025

SoftwareTechnology

Microsoft Lifts Windows 11 24H2 Update Block After Third-Party Driver Resolution

Microsoft has removed the compatibility block preventing Windows 11 24H2 installation on affected systems. The issue stemmed from a third-party encryption driver that caused system crashes and freezes, according to company reports. Users may still need to update specific applications to ensure compatibility.

Update Block Lifted After Driver Resolution

Microsoft has removed the safeguard hold that prevented numerous personal computer users from installing the Windows 11 24H2 feature update, according to recent reports. The block had been in place since April due to compatibility issues with third-party system drivers that caused significant stability problems.

by Natalie Brooks
AICybersecurity

Microsoft Report Reveals Surge in AI-Powered Cyberattacks by Adversarial Nations

Foreign adversaries are dramatically increasing their use of artificial intelligence to mount sophisticated cyberattacks against the United States, according to Microsoft’s latest digital threats report. The technology is being weaponized to create convincing fake content, automate attacks, and penetrate sensitive systems. Security experts warn this represents a pivotal moment requiring urgent cybersecurity investments.

Alarming Increase in AI-Enabled Cyber Operations

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea have significantly escalated their use of artificial intelligence to deceive targets online and launch sophisticated cyberattacks against the United States, according to reports from Microsoft’s annual digital threats assessment. The findings, published Thursday, reveal how foreign adversaries are adopting innovative tactics to weaponize the internet for espionage and deception operations.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessEducation

Harvard Endowment Hits Record $56.9 Billion Despite Operating Deficit Amid Federal Funding Turmoil

Harvard University’s endowment reached $56.9 billion with an 11.9% return in fiscal year 2025, marking significant growth. However, the institution reported its first operating deficit since 2020, totaling $113 million, attributed to federal funding suspensions and rising operational costs. University officials described the year as “extraordinarily challenging” despite record gift contributions.

Endowment Performance and Financial Results

Harvard University’s financial endowment reportedly grew by 11.9% to reach $56.9 billion in fiscal year 2025, according to the university’s recently released financial report. The endowment gained $3.7 billion during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, surpassing last year’s 9.6% return and exceeding the institution’s long-term goal of 8%. Analysts suggest the portfolio has averaged an annualized return of 9.6% over the past eight years.

by Darren Holt