Security News

Malicious PDF Leads to Discovery of Adobe Reader, Windows Zero-Days
2018-05-16 12:32

Researchers at ESET recently came across a malicious PDF file set up to exploit two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Adobe Reader and Microsoft Windows. read more

Severe Bug Discovered in Signal Messaging App for Windows and Linux
2018-05-12 07:03

A security researcher has discovered a severe vulnerability in the popular end-to-end encrypted Signal messaging app for Windows and Linux desktops which could allow remote attackers to execute...

Google Project Zero Calls Windows 10 Edge Defense ‘ACG’ Flawed
2018-05-11 21:18

Researchers maintain Microsoft’s vaunted Arbitrary Code Guard in the Edge browser can’t stop hackers from mounting attacks.

Windows-crashing bug not patch-worthy, says Microsoft
2018-05-10 10:55

When is a bug not a bug? That's the question raised by researcher Marius Tivadar's latest Windows-crashing proof of concept.

IT: Patch these critical new vulnerabilities in Windows, Adobe, and OS kernels
2018-05-09 12:49

Hackers could be currently exploiting one of the Windows vulnerabilities addressed in Patch Tuesday.

Zero-Day Attack Exploits Windows via Malicious Word Doc
2018-05-09 12:03

Microsoft Patches Flaw, Warns It Could Be Exploited via Websites, MalvertisingSecurity alert: Microsoft has issued updates to fix 67 unique flaws in its products. One vulnerability in Windows...

It's 2018, and a webpage can still pwn your Windows PC – and apps can escape Hyper-V
2018-05-09 01:41

Scores of bugs, from Exchange and Office to kernel code to Adobe Flash, need fixing ASAP Patch Tuesday Microsoft and Adobe have patched a bunch of security bugs in their products that can be...

Microsoft Patches Two Windows Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
2018-05-08 19:37

Microsoft has fixed more than 60 vulnerabilities with its May 2018 Patch Tuesday updates, including two Windows zero-day flaws that can be exploited for remote code execution and privilege...

How to lock down the Settings app in Windows 10
2018-05-07 19:57

Microsoft's streamlined Settings application lets users modify vital Windows 10 components. Here's how to prevent unauthorized changes to how the OS operates.

How to disable AutoPlay and AutoRun in Windows 10
2018-05-07 18:02

Vulnerabilities in Windows AutoPlay could compromise your PC's security. Here's how to disable it locally and at the Group Policy level.