Microsoft says it has dismantled a criminal marketplace behind 1 billion malicious…

Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday includes 1,408 CVEs and one already exploited Windows flaw. The exploited issue is a Windows Shell bug that can bypass Mark of the Web, and Microsoft says customers need to take action. The release also includes fixes for critical issues and a SharePoint Server flaw that was attacked before the update.

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Nano controller, a smaller and cheaper controller for Xbox players. It is designed for people who want something portable, including younger players, people with smaller hands, or anyone who wants to play on the go. The controller is meant for Windows and Xbox users who want a compact option. Readers who want one can look for Microsoft’s new controller announcement and pricing.

Microsoft says it helped dismantle a scam message network with Japan’s National Police Agency. The operation targeted a marketplace used by scammers to send phishing texts around the world, which may mean fewer fake parking ticket and package delivery messages for Windows users and other people. There is no action needed from readers.