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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Dataconomy

JANUARY 17, 2024

A challenge has emerged for Microsoft users: the persistent and perplexing Windows 10 0x80070643 error. This issue, manifesting primarily during critical system updates, has captured the attention of Microsoft’s technical team, prompting an immediate and focused response. What is the Windows 10 0x80070643 error?

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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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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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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

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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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 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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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

Microsoft has released an update for the malware scanning engine bundled with most of its Windows security products in order to fix a highly critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to hack computers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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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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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

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 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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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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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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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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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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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

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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Computerworld Vertical IT

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

And as is typically the case in such attacks, Windows was the attack vector. The malware is disguised as ransomware but, if activated by the attacker, would render the infected computer system inoperable.” “The malware is disguised as ransomware but, if activated by the attacker, would render the infected computer system inoperable.”

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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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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. This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2021

Unfortunately, a number of the laptops sent out were discovered to have malware. English students' laptops infected with malware. They say the malware appears to have been contacting Russian servers and has been found in a handful of schools. Reports on the malware have indicated that the Windows laptops contained Gamarue.I,

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Computerworld Vertical IT

AUGUST 17, 2023

Hidden in the basic infrastructure that runs the US military is a powerful piece of Windows-borne Chinese malware that can disrupt the communications systems, power grids, and water supplies at the military’s bases around the world.

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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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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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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

MARCH 26, 2024

Each quarter HP’s security experts highlight notable malware campaigns, trends and techniques identified by HP Wolf Security. Threat actors continued to thrive off living-off-the-land tactics in Q3, abusing tools built into Windows to conduct their attacks. The team identified a surge in the abuse of Excel add-in (XLL) files in Q3.5

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Tech Republic

MARCH 19, 2024

Upgrading to Microsoft Windows 10 Pro can make your work easier and your computer more secure. Get it now for just $29.97 through 3/24.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Top 7 Effective Antimalware Software for Windows 2019 - Information Technology Blog. While malware threat is emerging large and causing serious damage to users around the world, it becomes important to place necessary countermeasures to stay safe. Advanced System Protector.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 21, 2020

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is clear on this Microsoft Windows vulnerability: "You should patch now. A recent CISA announcement exposed a massive vulnerability in Microsoft's Domain Name System servers. Windows DNS Server is a core networking component. Don't wait on this one.".

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The long-awaited Microsoft Copilot Android app is out and let us tell you something, it is amazing. Microsoft Copilot , the AI assistant already making waves on desktops and within Microsoft 365 , has landed on Android devices. What can you do with Microsoft Copilot Android app? Need a document summary in PowerPoint?

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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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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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