Network World

MAY 17, 2019

Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know this is serious. The vulnerability ( CVE-2019-0708 ) is in the Remote Desktop Services component built into all versions of Windows.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. The attack framework of probable Chinese origin used by cybercriminals has been discovered.

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Network World

JANUARY 3, 2017

Microsoft’s latest version of its anti-malware tool, Windows Defender, is a frustrating product to evaluate. Yes, it is perhaps the best antivirus tool to come from Microsoft, with a series of noteworthy improvements. Yes, it provides good enough protection for your family’s PCs.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 8, 2017

Microsoft's Malware Protection Center has spotted new phishing techniques that direct Windows 10 users to fraudulent tech-support sites. Here's how you could be affected.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 16, 2024

Take the subject of this column’s screed: Microsoft Recall. Don’t be , says Microsoft. According to Microsoft, “… a would-be hacker would need to gain physical access to your device, unlock it and sign in before they could access saved screenshots.” Concerned about privacy lapses? What could possibly go wrong?

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Network World

MAY 17, 2016

Security researchers have found a new version of a malware program called Skimer that's designed to infect Windows-based ATMs and can be used to steal money and payment card details. Upon installation, the malware checks if the file system is FAT32 or NTFS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In spite of a recent effort to improve the performance and detection rates in Windows Defender, Microsoft's anti-malware tool is still not very good at its job. AV-TEST conducted a lengthy, comprehensive test over a 12-month period to determine the best malware removal solutions for Windows 10.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Microsoft security engineers detailed today a new malware strain that has been infecting Windows computers since October 2018 to hijack their resources to mine cryptocurrency and generate revenue for the attackers. Since then, the number of daily infections […].

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Network World

MAY 4, 2017

When Microsoft made it possible for enterprises to quickly resolve incompatibilities between their applications and new Windows versions, it didn't intend to help malware authors as well. Yet, this feature is now abused by cybercriminals for stealthy and persistent malware infections.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new hacking tool making the rounds in underground forums has been deemed the latest “go-to” universal offering for attackers targeting Microsoft Windows PCs. ” In a blog […].

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The end of support for Windows XP, slated for April 8, 2014, is a dangerous security issue. Despite the warnings from Microsoft of the dangers in continuing use past April, it is projected that the global XP installed base will hover around 20% when Microsoft pulls the plug. XP Will Cause Significant Security Issues.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

After aggressively using JavaScript email attachments to distribute malware for the past year, attackers are now switching to less suspicious file types to trick users. Last week, researchers from the Microsoft Malware Protection Center warned about a new wave of spam emails that carried malicious.LNK files inside ZIP archives.

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The Verge

JULY 14, 2020

Microsoft is warning of a 17-year-old critical Windows DNS Server vulnerability that the company has classified as “wormable.” Wormable vulnerabilities have the potential to spread via malware between vulnerable computers without user interaction,” explains Mechele?Gruhn a principal security program manager at Microsoft.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.

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Network World

MAY 14, 2017

Microsoft on Sunday said a software vulnerability stolen from the U.S. Referring to the attack as a “wake-up call,” Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith wrote in a blog post that governments have "to consider the damage to civilians that comes from hoarding these vulnerabilities and the use of these exploits."

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Network World

APRIL 10, 2017

Attackers have been exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Word for the past few months to compromise computers and infect them with malware. It turned out that the files were exploiting a vulnerability that affects "all Microsoft Office versions, including the latest Office 2016 running on Windows 10."

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TechSpot

JUNE 23, 2021

A post by Palo Alto Networks' Brad Duncan (via ZDNet) explains that BazarLoader provides backdoor access to an infected Windows host. Once downloaded, criminals use the backdoor to send follow-up malware, such as ransomware, scan the environment, and exploit other vulnerable hosts on the network.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Malware-based campaigns are turning into increasingly complex threats capable of targeting multiple devices and operating systems. New techniques and "tricks" are added on a constant basis, while already known solutions tend to resurface every now and then. Steganography, while being neither a novel nor a popular technique to hide data.

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Network World

APRIL 12, 2017

McAfee security researchers are warning of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word being exploited via attached.rtf files since at least January. The exploit allows a Word document to install malware onto your PC without you ever knowing it, giving the attackers full access to your machine.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 28, 2024

Consumidos por la necesidad de tener a alguien a quien culpar, y con Microsoft como un blanco fácil encaramado precariamente a una dudosa pila de parches, las personas influyentes de todo el mundo están decididas a gastar sus energías y (hablando de dudosa) experiencia, culpabilizando en lugar de construir una visión sistémica de la situación.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

Microsoft released security patches Tuesday for 55 vulnerabilities across the company's products, including for three flaws that are already exploited in targeted attacks by cyberespionage groups.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Some third-party software companies behave like true malware sellers, packing their products with really questionable functionality and hidden payloads. When Microsoft shows the same behavior, however, Windows users tend to react swiftly and in an extremely negative way. Read Entire Article

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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.

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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. Windows 10. Microsoft seems to have figured out why IT did not make the move to Windows 8/8.1,

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Microsoft provides Windows users with two tools that offer malware scanning and repair services, should those scans turn up anything in need of fixing. One is named MSRT; the other runs an executable called MSERT. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on existing and new devices. It’s a significant hardware change that has been years in the making, but Microsoft’s messy way of communicating this has left many confused about whether their hardware is compatible.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 4, 2014

Extends Platform Coverage to Windows 8.1 releases as part of the Invincea platform focus specifically on the enterprise need for rapid adoption and ongoing management of large-scale Invincea deployments, including coverage for Microsoft’s recent Windows and Office product suites. . – bg. From Invincea. The FreeSpace 4.0

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 10, 2025

malware, an infostealer targeting macOS, evades antivirus detection by employing an encryption mechanism drawn from Apple’s XProtect antivirus product. malware uses Apples encryption to evade detection Banshee 2.0 malware uses Apples encryption to evade detection Banshee 2.0 The Banshee 2.0

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Anoop

MARCH 21, 2018

Once upon a time, an antivirus software with a malware/spyware protection was more than enough to protect Windows endpoint device. And Windows 10 is Microsoft’s answer to modern world sophisticated cyber attacks. This post will get you the detailed about Windows 10 Security Infographic, and this […].

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 25, 2024

The recovery from last week’s defective content update from CrowdStrike that impacted millions of Microsoft Windows endpoints has been a significant undertaking, to say the least. CrowdStrike is regarded by many in the industry as the “Gold standard” in the EDR and anti-malware protection market.

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Tech Republic

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read more about a China-aligned cyberespionage threat actor dubbed StormBamboo, also known as Evasive Panda, which compromised an Internet Service Provider and infected targets with malware.

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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

in new contracts for advanced cybersecurity projects for defense and federal government agencies in the areas of cloud-based advanced malware analysis, spear-phishing attacks against Android, and big data analytics for compromise detection. In the first quarter of 2014, the company’s advanced research division—Invincea Labs—secured $8.1M

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The Verge

APRIL 5, 2022

If you’re an IT admin and you’ve always wanted to send messages to your Windows users, Microsoft is opening up a new option soon. IT admins will soon be able to send organizational messages to Windows 11 PCs, and they can appear on a lock screen, desktop, or above the taskbar. Image: Microsoft.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2025

CrowdStrike ha dato la colpa a un buco [in inglese] nel suo strumento di test del software dovuto a una falla in un aggiornamento della configurazione dei sistemi Windows rilasciato il 19 luglio. Tuttavia, secondo Microsoft, le risposte che hanno generato problemi erano limitate a un piccolo numero.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Venture Beat

APRIL 5, 2022

Microsoft says new Windows 11 security features for 2022 will include new phishing and malware prevention, along with default VBS features. Read More.

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Anoop

MARCH 20, 2025

Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post How to Enable Scareware Blocker in Microsoft Edge Browser to Protect Against Scams appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair. Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it.

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