Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.

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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

JUNE 14, 2017

To limit the number of machines at risk from self-replicating malware like WannaCry, Microsoft yesterday patched vulnerabilities on Windows XP and other unsupported operating systems.

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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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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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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

MARCH 2, 2020

Morphisec combines the anti-virus protection in the new Microsoft OS with its own defenses against malware.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Venture Beast

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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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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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Windows 11 is arriving later this year as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users , but many are discovering that their hardware isn’t compatible. Microsoft has altered its minimum hardware requirements , and it’s the CPU changes that are most surprising here. Windows 11 support for AMD. Intel 8th Gen (Coffee Lake).

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - The Best Free Antivirus Software for Windows 7-10 - Information Technology Blog. Over 8 years have gone after Windows 7 was introduced it’s as yet the most mainstream Windows out there. Bitdefender. Yet, there’s a catch: the amazing virus detection is all you’ll get.

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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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TechSpot

JUNE 17, 2022

Microsoft Defender for Individuals is a security suite for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, offering protection across all of a family's devices. In addition to the well-rated antivirus and malware protection that Windows 10 and 11 already include, subscribers also get certain defenses on Android, macOS, and iOS.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Microsoft’s big security push is complicated Microsoft has had six years to prepare for the launch of Windows 11, but the company is still struggling to explain its new hardware requirements. It’s an unusual surprise if you purchased a new PC for Windows 10, or perhaps you have a perfectly capable machine that’s even older.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Microsoft and US authorities recently released notices about a ransomware gang using legitimate Microsoft certificates to sign its malware. The trick grants malicious software privileged access to Windows, making it harder to fight.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 12, 2021

A couple months ago, a security flaw was discovered in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service, known as PrintNightmare or CVE-2021-36958. The flaw allowed threat actors to escalate privilege to the systems level, creating the opportunity to install malware and create new accounts on Windows 10 machines.

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Anoop

MARCH 10, 2022

The post New Cloud Based Microsoft Defender App for Home Users | Step by Step User Guide appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Anoop C Nair. Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get the latest updates.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Microsoft President Brad Smith speaking at Seattle’s Town Hall in 2019. Microsoft says it began detecting “destructive cyberattacks directed against Ukraine’s digital infrastructure” several hours before the Russian military began launching missiles or moving tanks into the country last week.

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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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Computerworld Vertical IT

AUGUST 2, 2021

Microsoft last week reported $60 billion in profit and $165 billion in sales for its most recent quarter — with a staggering increase in cloud revenues. Yes, Windows 11 will require hardware that should bring with it better security, but it comes at a price. Related: What enterprise needs to know about Windows 11 ].

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Ransomware — malware that prevents you from accessing your files unless you pay the hacker that infected your computer — has been an issue plaguing computer users and businesses for years. Starting with Windows 10 , Microsoft has added features to its built-in Windows Security software that can help keep your computer safe from ransomware.

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TechSpot

MAY 10, 2023

AV-TEST, an independent organization that evaluates and rates antivirus and security suite software, tested 18 antivirus packages for Windows 10. The examination involved testing the programs against around 12,000 malware samples mixed into 1.5 It also.

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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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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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