Tech Republic Security

APRIL 9, 2025

Microsoft warns CVE-2025-29824 lets attackers with user access escalate privileges to deploy ransomware via a flaw in Windows CLFS.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 9, 2023

You can now upgrade up to five computers to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for one low price and get a new sleek interface, advanced tools and enhanced security.

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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.

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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'.

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Anoop

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Fix Highly Critical Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Are you prepared for the end of Windows 10 support in October 2025? With 67% of devices estimated to still be running on Windows 10, the time to act is now [1]. As support for Windows 10 nears its end, a well-defined strategy and plan for the migration to Windows 11 is now an urgent imperative.

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Network World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The $499 course provides a foundation in computer network fundamentals in 31 hours of instruction and teaches individuals to set up and support networks, troubleshoot issues, and manage Linux and Windows systems, according to CompTIA.

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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.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) LAS VEGAS — Amazon has a new use for AI: dumping Microsoft Windows. Amazon Q competes on different fronts with Microsoft’s market-leading GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot for businesses, Google Gemini, Salesforce Agentforce, and many other AI tools for businesses and developers.

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Network World

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Other members of the consortium include Broadcom, Dell, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Lenovo, Meta, Oracle, Microsoft and Red Hat. Microsoft is probably the most interesting addition to the group, because its emphasis has been on GPUs and its own custom Arm project. But the two aren’t going alone.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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IT Toolbox

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Microsoft 365 Copilot will assist users with writing and summarizing documents and generating presentations. The post Microsoft Windows and Office Get Generative AI Upgrade appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

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

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Microsoft advises users not to install recent security updates using physical media. The company is working on a fix.

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IT Toolbox

APRIL 8, 2024

Microsoft will end free support for Windows 10 OS in October 2025. Users will now have to use computers that support Windows 11 or pay annual fees to continue support for Windows 10. The post Microsoft To Charge an Annual Fee for Windows 10 Support appeared first on Spiceworks. Find out more.

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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.

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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.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) today determined that Microsoft has particular market power. In the complaint, the group, which called itself the Coalition for a Level Playing Field , accused Microsoft of pushing OneDrive “wherever users deal with file storage and Teams is a default part of Windows 11.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 15, 2020

The bug has been deemed "wormable," which means a single exploit could spread from one unpatched server to another.

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IT Toolbox

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The post Microsoft Windows Drivers Found To Be Susceptible to Device Takeovers appeared first on Spiceworks. VMware Carbon Black researchers have warned of alternations to firmware and system privileges.

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IT Toolbox

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Microsoft is inching closer to introducing an easy way of reinstalling and repairing Windows 11 that will preserve local files. The post Microsoft a Step Closer to Eliminating the Hassles in Reinstalling or Repairing Windows 11 appeared first on Spiceworks.

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IT Toolbox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Microsoft has reportedly failed to address deficiencies in Windows security that could allow attackers to carry out bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) attacks. The post Microsoft Windows Vulnerable to BYOVD Attacks for Three Years: Report appeared first on Spiceworks.

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IT Toolbox

JUNE 29, 2023

According to an internal document from June 2022, Microsoft is working on making Windows 11 a cloud-native offering through a subscription model. The post Microsoft Could Soon Bring Windows Cloud PC to Regular Users appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 16, 2020

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

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