Security News

Windows 10: New update controls for end users, automatic removal of broken updates
2019-04-10 05:30

It seems that last year’s Windows 10 updating troubles have spurred Microsoft to make some changes to the operating system’s update experience and the company’s quality testing of updates. “In...

Microsoft Patches Windows Privilege Escalation Flaws Exploited in Attacks
2019-04-09 19:21

Microsoft has fixed over 70 vulnerabilities with its April 2019 Patch Tuesday updates, including two Windows zero-day flaws that allow an attacker to escalate privileges on a compromised system. read more

Microsoft lets Windows users off the update leash
2019-04-08 11:01

Microsoft has announced some big changes that will finally give Windows users more control over updates and releases.

How to completely and securely delete files in Windows
2019-04-05 19:56

To make sure a deleted file can't be recovered, you'll need to use a third-party shredding tool. Here's a look at three such free programs: Eraser, File Shredder, and Freeraser.

Commando VM — Turn Your Windows Computer Into A Hacking Machine
2019-04-04 18:33

FireEye today released Commando VM, which according to the company, is a "first of its kind Windows-based security distribution for penetration testing and red teaming." When it comes to the...

0patch PRO simplifies Windows security patching
2019-04-04 04:00

ACROS Security, a globally recognized provider of security micropatches, launched 0patch PRO, a service that simplifies security patching on Windows platform for Enterprises and individuals....

Brit founder of Windows leaks website BuildFeed, infosec bod spared jail over Microsoft hack
2019-03-29 18:20

26 and 24-year-olds slapped with suspended sentences, community work orders The Brit who ran the BuildFeed website of Windows leaks has been handed a suspended prison sentence – along with a...

Brit founder of Windows leaks website Buildfeed and infosec bod spared jail for hacking Microsoft
2019-03-29 18:20

26 and 24-year-olds slapped with suspended sentences, community work orders The Brit who ran the BuildFeed website of Windows leaks has been handed a suspended prison sentence – along with a...

Dell encryption console breaks after installing March 2019 Windows Update
2019-03-29 13:36

Following the latest round of updates from Microsoft, the Dell Encryption Console used for securing data on enterprise-deployed laptops stops working, but data remains secure.

Commando VM — New Windows-based Distribution for Hackers and Pentesters
2019-03-29 12:48

FireEye today released Commando VM, a first of its kind Windows-based security distribution for penetration testing and red teaming. When it comes to the best-operating systems for hackers, Kali...