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Microsoft plugs critical remote exploit in anti-malware

Microsoft plugs critical remote exploit in anti-malware

Flaw is the 'worst-ever in recent memory'.
Juha Saarinen May 9 2017 12:14PM Security
Microsoft debuts locked-down Windows 10 S

Microsoft debuts locked-down Windows 10 S

Run any app you want, as long as it's from the Windows Store.
Juha Saarinen May 3 2017 9:44AM Security
Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Antivirus update goes wrong.
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2017 9:13AM Security
Lloyds Bank to deploy Windows Hello biometrics for logins

Lloyds Bank to deploy Windows Hello biometrics for logins

Facial or fingerprint recognition for online banking authentication.
a Staff Writer Apr 19 2017 4:10PM Financial Services
Anti-viruses can be hijacked via legit Windows tool

Anti-viruses can be hijacked via legit Windows tool

DoubleAgent attack hard to defend against.
Allie Coyne Mar 22 2017 10:00AM Security
Vale Vista, the operating system not even your mother loved

Vale Vista, the operating system not even your mother loved

The thorn in Microsoft's side will soon be laid to rest.
Juha Saarinen Mar 20 2017 4:47PM Software
No updates for Windows 7/8.1 on new hardware

No updates for Windows 7/8.1 on new hardware

Users should upgrade to Windows 10 to get patches.
Juha Saarinen Mar 20 2017 6:55AM Software
Microsoft launches bug bounty for Office previews

Microsoft launches bug bounty for Office previews

Testers have three months to score up to US$15,000.
Juha Saarinen Mar 16 2017 10:40AM Security
Microsoft kills critical bugs in delayed Patch Wednesday

Microsoft kills critical bugs in delayed Patch Wednesday

February's SMB file share DoS flaw fixed.
Juha Saarinen Mar 15 2017 9:00AM Security
Apple-style app restrictions mooted for Windows

Apple-style app restrictions mooted for Windows

Microsoft trials "walled garden" security approach.
Juha Saarinen Mar 2 2017 9:25AM Security
Google outs unfixed Windows info leak flaw

Google outs unfixed Windows info leak flaw

Microsoft again scolded in public for not patching vulnerability.
Juha Saarinen Feb 19 2017 5:32PM Security
The Shadow Brokers call it quits, release free Windows hacks

The Shadow Brokers call it quits, release free Windows hacks

10,000 BTC can still buy exploit trove.
Juha Saarinen Jan 13 2017 12:13PM Security
Windows 10 Edge security easily bypassed through protocols

Windows 10 Edge security easily bypassed through protocols

Browser has large, exploitable attack surface by design.
Juha Saarinen Nov 29 2016 6:40AM Security
Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers exploiting Windows zero-day

Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers exploiting Windows zero-day

Fancy Bear group resurfaces.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2016 9:25AM Security
Google warns of Windows zero-day under active exploit

Google warns of Windows zero-day under active exploit

Microsoft yet to issue patch.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2016 6:26AM Security
Attackers can 'AtomBomb' every version of Windows

Attackers can 'AtomBomb' every version of Windows

Operating system design flaw makes mitigation tricky.
Allie Coyne Oct 28 2016 9:20AM Security
Microsoft warns of malware dressed up as Security Essentials

Microsoft warns of malware dressed up as Security Essentials

Hicurdismos drive-by download tries to trick people into tech support scams.
Juha Saarinen Oct 24 2016 9:28AM Security
Plug'n'play USB attack steals locked Windows creds

Plug'n'play USB attack steals locked Windows creds

No fix for cheap, easy hack.
Juha Saarinen Sep 8 2016 9:26AM Security
Sophos antivirus gaffe locks out Windows users

Sophos antivirus gaffe locks out Windows users

Flags login process as malware.
Juha Saarinen Sep 6 2016 5:05AM Security
RIPPER malware plunders Windows-based ATMs

RIPPER malware plunders Windows-based ATMs

Controlled via ATM chip card.
Juha Saarinen Aug 29 2016 9:00AM Security

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