Cisco Talos Reports Microsoft Windows Policy Loophole Being Exploited by Threat Actor
Tech Republic Security
JULY 11, 2023
Learn how a malicious driver exploits a loophole in the Windows operating system to run at kernel level.
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 11, 2023
Learn how a malicious driver exploits a loophole in the Windows operating system to run at kernel level.
CTOvision
MAY 17, 2014
Reacting to the vulnerability, the Department of Homeland Security recommended that individuals avoid using the web browser, and the pressure was on for Microsoft to quickly conduct an investigation to develop a patch. Regarding Windows XP, Microsoft’s report states that an update for the operating system is available today.
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GeekWire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveils Copilot + PCs, a linchpin of the companys plan to reinvent Windows, during a special event in Redmond in May 2024. Microsoft is betting Windows on AI, looking to breathe new life into one of the most successful products in tech history. Yet the sheer footprint of Windows continues to set it apart.
CTOvision
JULY 25, 2014
One little discussed trend is the tendency of today’s tech companies to develop products that function better with each other than without – in other w. Cloud Computing Company Gadgets Mobile The Future Trends Apple Google microsoft Microsoft Windows Satya Nadella Windows' To read more please log in.
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A UK law firm on Tuesday filed what amounts to a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing it of using its market share to overcharge clients running Windows Server on AWS, Google, or Alibaba cloud offerings instead of on Microsoft Azure. This dominance has been carried through to server operating systems.”
GeekWire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
(GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) LAS VEGAS — Amazon has a new use for AI: dumping Microsoft Windows. The move could boost Amazon’s cloud business by reducing a major hurdle for customers to move away from data centers and servers running on Microsoft’s operating system.
Network World
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
These updates aim to address key challenges faced by enterprise IT teams, including the growing complexity of modern infrastructure, the need for enhanced security in AI workloads and the demand for more efficient developer workflows. Developer tools and container innovation RHEL 9.5 Key updates in RHEL 9.5
Network World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Soon that same power will reach out to embrace Microsoft Windows, too. 11, users and developers detailed how they are working with eBPF today and where the technology is headed in the future. Look at Windows Ever since it was created, eBPF has been an open-source technology that’s only available on Linux. Where is eBPF headed?
IT Toolbox
JANUARY 13, 2023
UNIX, Linux, and Windows are operating systems with GUIs, hardware support, networking, and file management. The post UNIX vs. Linux vs. Windows: 4 Key Comparisons appeared first on.
Network World
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
IBM has released an experimental program developers can use to embed Watson cognitive intelligence features in all manner of IoT systems from robots and drones to sensors and avatars.
Venture Beat
JUNE 25, 2021
Windows 11 includes a new Windows Store that will let developers use their own in-app payment systems and pay no commissions to Microsoft. Read More.
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
And with end of support (EOS) immanent for Windows 10, many businesses are looking to make these investment decisions sooner rather than later. AI PCs are poised to redefine the way businesses operate, much like Windows and wireless technology did in their respective eras.
GeekWire
JUNE 24, 2021
Windows 11 with its centered Start menu. Microsoft revealed the next version of its PC operating system , Windows 11, with a softer, translucent appearance and updated features focused on improving productivity across multiple devices, leveraging the company’s cloud services. Microsoft Image).
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Microsoft created a secret Windows XP theme that made the operating system look more like a Mac. A recent Windows XP source code leak has revealed Microsoft’s early work on the operating system and some unreleased themes the company created during its early XP development back in 2000.
The Verge
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0
The Verge
JULY 1, 2021
Windows 11 running on a Windows Phone. The Windows 11 preview only got released earlier this week, but a student has already managed to get Microsoft’s latest operating system running on a Windows Phone. Windows 11 adapts surprisingly well for the 5.7-inch Gustave Monce ( YouTube ).
SPF13
JUNE 4, 2015
The Future of the Operating System. What is an Operating System ? Operating Systems & Apps Over Time. OS in 1960s • IBM OS/360 – First OS that kept track of system resources (program, memory, storage) • CTSS – Introduce scheduling • Univac Exec 8, Burrows MCP, Multics. Transcript.
Gizmodo
AUGUST 18, 2021
The same goes for some operating systems. The next version of Windows is due this fall, and with the beta out for developers and Windows insiders, there have been plenty of chances to dive into the OS to see what’s next from Microsoft. They say that some people never change. Read more.
TechSpot
JANUARY 11, 2023
Microsoft delivered the final updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8 through extended security update (ESU) this week, closing the book on the aging operating systems. The China Software Development Network blog discovered that the update adds UEFI secure boot to Windows 7, but it appears to be a flawed implementation.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
The end of support for Windows XP, slated for April 8, 2014, is a dangerous security issue. According to the latest statistics on worldwide operating system use, 29 percent are still using the expiring operating system. Companies should plan accordingly. XP Will Cause Significant Security Issues.
The Verge
MAY 21, 2020
Microsoft’s original Xbox console source code has leaked online, alongside code for a version of Windows NT 3.5. The Xbox source code includes the kernel for the operating system on the original console, a custom version of Windows 2000. Alongside the Xbox leak, source code for a near-final version of Windows NT 3.5
The Verge
JULY 20, 2020
Microsoft’s Windows 10X operating system, originally planned for dual-screen devices, might not appear until 2021. The software giant revealed earlier this year that Windows 10X is being reworked for single-screen devices , rather than hardware like the Surface Neo. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.
GeekWire
JULY 20, 2024
A Delta Airlines display connected to a Windows machine impacted by the CrowdStrike update at Sea-Tac Airport. million Windows devices, Microsoft said in a post Saturday detailing its ongoing response to the extraordinary global IT outage. That number amounts to less than 1 percent of all Windows machines, according to the company.
CTOvision
MARCH 17, 2015
But optimism came in the form of Microsoft as word began to spread that the company had solved the problems they experienced with Windows 8/8.1 and that Windows 10 was better than the Enterprise could have imagined. This year, two of 2014’s biggest stories will intersect as security and Windows 10 prepare to re-shape the Enterprise.
The Verge
MAY 25, 2021
Microsoft isn’t talking about its big Windows plans at Build 2021 this week, and that’s because the company is preparing to detail what’s next for its PC operating system separately. I’ve been self-hosting it over the past several months, and I’m incredibly excited about the next generation of Windows.
GeekWire
JULY 1, 2023
Panos Panay, the Microsoft chief product officer for Windows and Devices, introduces Windows Copilot at Microsoft Build in May. That, at least, is what Microsoft is promising with the development of Windows Copilot. The company hasn’t yet provided a timeline for a broader rollout to Windows users.
Tech Republic
APRIL 17, 2023
The operating system update for the mixed-reality headset includes improved 3D annotations in Dynamics 365 Guides. The post Microsoft offers Windows 11 for HoloLens 2 appeared first on TechRepublic.
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 13, 2025
Operating Systems: Become fluent in securing Windows and Linux systems. Incident Response: Develop the ability to detect, respond to, and recover from incidents. To get things done, you'll need to collaborate with IT, developers, and business teams. Teamwork: Security doesn't happen in a vacuum.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Mozilla has quietly made it easier to switch to Firefox on Windows recently. While Microsoft offers a method to switch default browsers on Windows 10, it’s more cumbersome than the simple one-click process to switch to Edge. Microsoft tells us this is not supported in Windows. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.
GeekWire
JUNE 2, 2021
Will Microsoft take Windows to 11? It’s not yet clear if it will be worthy of a full jump in the version number from Windows 10, but Microsoft is teasing a major refresh of its flagship operating system, inviting media to a June 24 virtual event where it’s promising to “unveil the next generation of Windows.”
Network World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
SQLite moves off the desktop and into the network In a move to improve developer experiences, Cloudflare announced the integration of SQLite within its durable objects. Tb/s of switching capacity with support for open-source network operating systems including SONiC.
GeekWire
MAY 23, 2023
Microsoft says the new Windows Copilot will be available as a preview starting in June. Microsoft Image) Microsoft will incorporate generative artificial intelligence into its widely used PC operating system with a new feature called “Windows Copilot.”
GeekWire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
New numbers show 2020 was the first year that Chromebooks outsold Macs, posting impressive market share gains at the expense of Windows. Microsoft’s Windows still retained majority market share, but also took a big hit as both Chrome OS and macOS gained share. In Q1 2020, Apple and Google were neck-and-neck: Windows grabbed 87.5%
GeekWire
JANUARY 3, 2022
Relativity Space , the startup that was founded in Seattle and is now building 3D-printed rockets in Southern California, has brought in a Microsoft executive to lead its growing software engineering team and expand upon its AI-powered “Factory Operating System.” He’ll be based in the Los Angeles area.
SPF13
JUNE 7, 2011
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TechSpot
JANUARY 8, 2025
Speaking to The Verge after the event, Ronald lamented that while the Xbox operating system is "world-class," it is currently locked to the console. He said it makes perfect sense for the company to extend the same robust experience to both players and developers in the Windows ecosystem. Read Entire Article
CTOvision
DECEMBER 3, 2014
An introduction to Napatech: Imagine you find an open window into your company’s system. You quickly realize that nefarious individuals are attempting to break into your system and steal sensitive information. Napatech is committed to stopping criminals before they get into your systems. By Katie Kennedy.
CIO Business Intelligence
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
So, in a nutshell, least privilege says that every object in a system – whether a user, a process, or an application – must be able to access only the information and resources that it needs, and no more. Another problem with mobile application security is the speed with which individuals can develop and deploy new apps.
The Verge
JANUARY 21, 2022
Microsoft was working on a secret “pocketable” Surface device powered by a custom Windows OS before the company turned to Android for its Surface Duo. Codenamed Andromeda, the device appeared in leaked emails , patents , reports , and throughout various references to it in Microsoft’s Windows operating system.
Linux Academy
MAY 15, 2020
If you’re a.NET developer, you’ve probably been wondering how to run your app in a container and take advantage of the isolated and portable nature of containers. This article will give you the full lowdown on Windows Containers, to prepare you to do just that. Why Windows? So why do we even need Windows containers?
The Verge
MAY 5, 2021
But today, Epic called up Microsoft’s Xbox business development head Lori Wright as a sympathetic witness. The market is also much smaller: tens or hundreds of millions sold, compared to “billions” of Windows devices. Windows computers, according to Wright, are “general-purpose” devices. Why is this useful to Apple?
The Verge
JUNE 4, 2021
This week, The Vergecast dedicates the show to operating systems — updates, releases, and rumors from this past week. Nilay and Dieter talk with Verge senior editor Tom Warren and managing editor Alex Cranz about what to expect at Apple’s developer conference next week (HomeOS?), Microsoft looks ready to launch Windows 11.
The Verge
AUGUST 7, 2020
Microsoft is making some significant changes to the way it runs its Windows organization this week, signaling a renewed focus on the operating system that made its name. The software giant placed Surface chief Panos Panay in charge of Windows earlier this year , and is now reshuffling parts of that team.
Tech Republic
JUNE 18, 2024
The number of macOS vulnerabilities exploited in 2023 increased by more than 30%. Three of the other vulnerability trends in this report relate to Microsoft.
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