Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

The latest series of Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 10 includes patches for 17 bugs marked 'Critical' and 97 listed as 'Important'.

Windows 517

Windows Internet Microsoft Security 517

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As Windows 10 nears its end of support, some IT leaders, preparing for PC upgrade cycles, are evaluating the possible cloud cost savings and enhanced security of running AI workloads directly on desktop PCs or laptops. With no security updates for Windows 10 available after Oct.

Windows 229

Windows Dell Intel Microsoft 229

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 7, 2022

The post How Microsoft blocks vulnerable and malicious drivers in Defender, third-party security tools and in Windows 11 appeared first on TechRepublic. Default protection blocks known exploits but you can choose what to block and where with extra tools and services for more control.

Windows 369

Windows Tools Microsoft Security 369

Network World

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Data is at its greatest risk of being compromised when it is being used, when moving from a secure database around the servers or apps in memory. So, Microsoft is launching a new technology for Windows Server and Azure that protects the data while it’s being processed.

Windows 342

Windows Microsoft Data Security 342

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 28, 2020

New security capabilities designed for SMEs allow IT admins to apply baseline security settings across an organization.

Security 504

Security Windows Microsoft 504

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 16, 2021

Microsoft Defender Application Guard protects your networks and data from malicious applications running in your web browser. Learn how to install and activate this Windows 10 security feature.

Applications 370

Applications Windows Microsoft How To 370

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 22, 2023

Every operating system should be appropriately secured, especially end user workstations which often contain or permit access to company data and upon which most employee job duties are based. To get the maximum security protection out of your Windows 10 deployments follow this checklist from TechRepublic Premium.

Windows 353

Windows System Security Operating Systems 353

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 16, 2020

Security researcher Saleem Rashid "rickrolled" himself to show that the bug could be exploited in the real world to spoof security certificates on machines without Microsoft's patch.

Research 450

Research Microsoft Windows Security 450

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 24, 2024

million computers running Windows to crash to the blue screen of death , then go into a repeating boot loop. Windows machines in endless boot loops are pretty much useless, beyond serving as door stops or paperweights. The bad responses were limited to a small number of responses, according to Microsoft. We sense a trend here.

Financial 340

Financial Malware Microsoft Airlines 340

Network World

JULY 13, 2023

Microsoft is jumping into the competitive Secure Service Edge ( SSE ) arena with a software package aimed at protecting its Windows and Azure customers as well as other cloud-based enterprise resources. To read this article in full, please click here

Microsoft 356

Microsoft Security Resources Cloud 356

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 4, 2017

Microsoft appears to be getting ready to address some complaints about Windows 10, as well as holding its hands up to getting too aggressive in its upgrade push.

Windows 419

Windows Microsoft 419

Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Microsoft wants to focus on new areas that will better align to customer needs. The feature will no longer be available starting Feb.

Microsoft 460

Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence Google 460

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 9, 2017

In a blog post, Microsoft called Windows 10 S its "latest and most hardened operating system," and explained how it protects users against ransomware and other threats.

Windows 385

Windows Microsoft Operating Systems System 385

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.

Windows 340

Windows Microsoft Malware Authentication 340

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Remote work makes protecting data on the PC a higher priority, while the Edge browser gets more control.

Windows 500

Windows Microsoft Security Data 500

Network World

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The federal government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a rare emergency directive to federal government agencies to roll out a Windows Server patch within days, an indication of the severity of the exploit. It has been named "Zerologon" because of how it works.

Government 410

Government Windows Authentication Microsoft 410

Tech Republic Security

JULY 21, 2021

Microsoft Defender Application Guard protects your networks and data from malicious applications running in your web browser, but you must install and activate it first.

Applications 479

Applications Microsoft Windows How To 479

Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. The post Personal data encryption in Windows 11 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Windows 410

Windows Data Security Applications 410

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 2, 2020

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

Malware 500

Malware Company Windows Security 500

Tech Republic Security

JULY 6, 2021

Administrators are urged to apply the latest patches from Microsoft and disable the Windows Print spooler service in domain controllers and systems not used for printing.

Windows 491

Windows Microsoft System 491

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 28, 2017

Microsoft is ramping up Windows 10 security features, using cloud intelligence to better detect and respond to attacks. Here's how it could help your enterprise.

Windows 315

Windows Security Microsoft Enterprise 315

IT Toolbox

MARCH 5, 2024

Microsoft has fixed a high-severity vulnerability in Windows six months after being warned about the zero-day exploitation. Learn more about the critical Windows flaw and its implications in cyber security. The post Microsoft Patches Windows Zero-Day Exploited by Hackers Since August 2023 appeared first on Spiceworks.

Windows 290

Windows Microsoft Security 290

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.

Linux 540

Linux Windows Open Source Malware 540

SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

A newly discovered Windows zero-day vulnerability is actively being exploited by nation-state threat actors, raising serious cybersecurity concerns across government, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors. The vulnerability stems from how Windows displays the contents of shortcut (.lnk) lnk) files. lnk) files.

Windows 109

Windows Trends Microsoft Financial 109

IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Microsoft is testing hotpatch, a new feature to eliminate the hassles in updating Windows 11 – system reboots. Hotpatch should be a welcome addition for all Windows 11 users who have held off applying security updates, which exposes them to cybersecurity risks. Find out when Microsoft will roll out hotpatch.

Windows 277

Windows Microsoft Security System 277

Tech Republic Security

JULY 11, 2023

Learn how a malicious driver exploits a loophole in the Windows operating system to run at kernel level.

Windows 384

Windows Policies Operating Systems Report 384

Network World

AUGUST 5, 2019

Back when this blog was dedicated to all things Microsoft I routinely railed against the spying aspects of Windows 10. Well, apparently that’s nothing compared to what enterprise security, analytics, and hardware management tools are doing. The company issued a report and warning last week.

Enterprise 417

Enterprise Enterprise Software Software 417

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We talked to Proofpoint researchers about this new malware threat and how it infects Windows systems to steal information.

Malware 530

Malware Windows Research System 530

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Microsoft Linux is the next evolution of the Microsoft desktop operating system, argues Jack Wallen. He explains why this would be a win-win for Microsoft, IT pros, users, and the Linux community.

Linux 420

Linux Microsoft Operating Systems Windows 420

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Affecting Windows desktops and servers, the attacks exploit an MSHTML vulnerability by using specially crafted Microsoft Office documents.

Microsoft 421

Microsoft Windows 421

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. GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Editors Note: Microsoft @ 50 is a year-long GeekWire project exploring the tech giants past, present, and future, recognizing its 50th anniversary in 2025.

Windows 115

Windows Engineering Microsoft Operating Systems 115

Network World

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

IBM is taking aim at the challenging concept of securely locking-down company applications and data spread across multiple private and public clouds and on-premises locations. Learn how server disaggregation can boost data center efficiency and how Windows Server 2019 embraces hyperconverged data centers. |

IBM 402

IBM Enterprise Enterprise Cloud 402

Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Support for Windows 7 and Server 2008 is ending in January 2020. Here's how to protect your systems.

Windows 388

Windows Microsoft System How To 388

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Microsoft's Windows management tools can lock PCs down to only use trusted software.

Windows 406

Windows Applications Enterprise Enterprise 406

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 15, 2020

Designed to exploit a vulnerability in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019, the bug could allow an attacker to remotely access and control an infected computer.

Windows 370

Windows Microsoft 370

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 12, 2017

Microsoft is adding AI and automation to its security platform by acquiring innovations from Hexadite. Criminals are winning the battle for data access way too often.

Microsoft 339

Microsoft Windows Security Data 339

Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Managing computers for education is complicated, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution.

Windows 525

Windows Education Microsoft 525