Saturday 13 June 2026 01:55:33 GMT+02:00
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#Windows Search
Windows 11 Preview Adds a Switch to Silence Bing in Search
Microsoft is previewing an option that lets Windows 11 users turn off Bing web results in the Start menu and Windows Search, narrowing one of the system’s most visible cloud touchpoints.
Windows Search Deep Links Put NTLMv2 on the Hook
A newly disclosed issue in the Windows Search URI handler could let a crafted activation path disclose NTLMv2 hash material, showing how ordinary deep links can become security boundaries.
When a Search Box Starts Talking to the Network, Windows Can Leak More Than Results
A Windows Search URI handling flaw is being tied to NTLMv2 hash leakage, showing how a legitimate shell feature can become a credential-coercion path.
When a Search Link Turns Into a Credential Trap
A Windows Search URI-handler flaw is being linked to NTLMv2 material leaking to attacker-controlled servers after a single click, showing how built-in convenience features can become authentication boundaries.