Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 4, 2022

Microsoft Defender is the built-in anti-malware package that’s included with modern Windows operating systems. It’s alternatively known as Windows Security (it shows up under Settings as Windows Security) or Windows Defender (sometimes with Antivirus at the end of the name, as in this Microsoft Docs page ).

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2023

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team recently uncovered a significant vulnerability in macOS , exposing a flaw in the System Integrity Protection (SIP) mechanism. The vulnerability, dubbed "Migraine," enables attackers with root access to bypass SIP and perform arbitrary operations on macOS devices.

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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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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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ForAllSecure

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s time to evolve beyond the UNIX operating system. So while I was editing this podcast on self-healing operating systems, I was reminded of an article that I never finished for Fobes.com. It’s a radical rethinking of how we even view our current choices of UNIX-derived operating systems.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Kaspersky provides some technical details of CryWiper: "The CryWiper sample that came to us is a 64-bit executable file for Windows OS. The malware was developed in C++ and compiled using the MinGW-w64 toolkit and the GCC compiler. The C2 then responds with a "run" or "do not run," determining if the wiper will activate. msi", and ".CRY",

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Galido

AUGUST 3, 2016

Malware is an abbreviated term that stands for “malicious software.” What is Malware? There are various types of malware. Malware creation has become popular in recent times due to the the lure of money that can be made through organized Internet crime. Tips for Spotting Malware. How to Remove Malware.

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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. According to the latest statistics on worldwide operating system use, 29 percent are still using the expiring operating system. XP Will Cause Significant Security Issues. About the Author: .

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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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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

Microsoft is launching a preview version of its antivirus software for Android today. The software giant revealed that Windows Defender was making its way to both iOS and Android earlier this year , but didn’t fully detail what to expect. We’re now getting a good idea of exactly why Microsoft thinks Android needs antivirus protection.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Windows software can be a gateway for bad people to gain access to your company Image Credit: Alexander Popov. How much Microsoft windows software is being used at your company? However, the bad guys out there know this and they are using Microsoft software to gain access to our company.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. I personally use Microsoft Defender which is free, built into Windows 10, and updates automatically via Windows Update. Change your email account password.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. State-sponsored cyber espionage is becoming increasingly common, with threat actors operating out of Russia, potentially India, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. After a brief hiatus, Emotet threat actors resumed their operations in early March 2023.

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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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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 11, 2023

WebKit is foundational to essentially every product in the Apple ecosystem that can render web content and that ranges from the operating systems to Apple’s products to third-party developer products. This highlights that every device type has different mechanisms and timing for closing the window of vulnerability for users.

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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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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

From her talk at SecTor 2022 , Paula Januszkiewicz, CEO of Cqure , returns to The Hacker Mind and explains how a lot of little configuration errors in common Windows tools and services can open the door to persistence on a system for bad actors and what sysadmins can do to mitigate these. Stealth malware. Special coding tricks?

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Galido

OCTOBER 31, 2018

To be noted is the fact that a vulnerability scanner is as important as a malware scanner today. While a malware scanner helps check for malware and clear them, the vulnerability scanning tool could help prevent malware threats and attacks. These would provide them detailed reporting as well.

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The Verge

MAY 27, 2021

We’ve known for a while that Apple isn’t going to make iMessage available outside of iOS devices, but this trial showed exactly how thoroughly Apple has considered expanding iMessage into other operating systems — and exactly why the company doesn’t want to. 8] Apple is still worried about malware downloads on the Mac.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

Living off the Land (LoL) is an attack where files already on your machine, ie your operating system, are used against you. So I started thinking about other ways to hide messages or even how to get malware onto a system without it being detected. Like all the unused files within your operating system?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

We released an advisory with the @FBI & @HHSgov about this #ransomware threat that uses #Trickbot and #Ryuk malware. Attacks are served up by the Trickbot delivery system which is essentially a network of zombie computers. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

These areas of IT include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more.

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Galido

MAY 1, 2019

These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Operating System & Software Blogs. Malwarebytes.

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Galido

MARCH 22, 2019

These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Operating System & Software Blogs. Malwarebytes.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

These areas of IT include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Operating System & Software Blogs. Malwarebytes.

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Cloud Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

To stay secure and productive, IT operations must excel at the fundamentals: PC refreshes for security, and optimizing end-user computers with Microsoft Windows 10. In general, a newer PC with a newer operating system is more secure and more manageable. IT now has to make a decision.

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A Screw's Loose

JULY 2, 2013

We spend hours talking about the differences between Android and Apple, or whether we should allow Microsoft to play in our sandbox. The more ‘enlightened’ of us have started to talk about managing apps instead of devices, and managing data instead of operating systems. Windows Phone. Enterprise. Enterprise Mobility.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2020

The US government sued Microsoft for bundling its Internet Explorer browser with Windows out of fears that doing so would permanently entrench its monopoly in personal computers. Google and Apple’s COVID-19 exposure notification system was supposed to preserve people’s privacy. Tim Fitzsimons / NBC). Malathi Nayak / Bloomberg).

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 25, 2022

At the time of this podcast, Lockbit accounts for 40% of the ransomware present today and it hits both Windows and Linux machines. And Microsoft is investigating reports of a new zero-day bug being exploited to hack Exchange servers which were later used to launch Lockbit ransomware attacks. --[Music] --.

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A Screw's Loose

MARCH 5, 2013

controlling Windows for two decades. Also, the windows operating system. Windows Phone. Now that we. have devices that fit in our pocket which have the processing power of laptops. but the mobility of a cell phone security is obviously a greater concern then. it was with laptops. security concerns. Enterprise.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

These are not groups of individual hackers sitting around the table late at night as it was in teh early days of malware writing. Hypponen: Alright, original sea change for monetizing malware was 2003. That's when we started seeing the cooperation between spammers and malware writers. I remember meeting Mikko in 2006.

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