Windows news recap: iCloud can generate two factor authentication codes, group discovered using zero day vulnerabilities, and more

Jack Wilkinson

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Welcome back to our Windows news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system.

You can now get Windows 11 digital licenses directly from Microsoft

Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro licenses can now be purchased directly from Microsoft, after initially not being sold directly by Microsoft, and many relying on USB drives instead.

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Microsoft uncovers group that used previously unknown zero days, spyware to target Windows

A group that used previously unknown zero day vulnerabilities and spyware to target Windows has been discovered by Microsoft. The group used the exploits to develop malware to attack banks, consultancy, agencies and law firms in European and Central American regions.

Microsoft uncovers group that used previously unknown zero days, spyware to target Windows - OnMSFT.com - July 28, 2022

iCloud for Windows can now generate two factor authentication codes

iCloud for Windows has received a new update that allows the software to generate two factor authentication codes.

iCloud for Windows can now generate two factor authentication codes - OnMSFT.com - July 26, 2022

That’s it for this week. We will be back next week with more Windows news.