Security News

Windows USB-stick-of-death, router bugs resurrected, and more
2018-04-28 07:44

Your weekend guide to computer security cockups Roundup Here's your summary of infosec news – from router holes to Windows crashes – beyond what we've already covered this week.…

Microsoft Windows 10 security pack knocks out weeks of work in a few clicks
2018-04-27 13:51

The security pack works with Microsoft Intune, allowing admins to consistently apply settings across their enterprise.

Windows 10 illegally collects data at install, says Brazil prosecutor
2018-04-26 14:41

Federal prosecutors in Brazil have asked Microsoft to have Windows 10 stop automatically collecting user data within 15 days.

Windows shops be warned: New Internet Explorer bug lets hackers hijack your system
2018-04-23 18:36

A Chinese cybersecurity firm has discovered a "double kill" bug in Internet Explorer that it said is already being used by possible nation-state hacking groups.

Google Discloses Windows Lockdown Policy Zero-Day
2018-04-23 08:18

Google Discloses Unpatched Windows Lockdown Policy Bypass read more

Chinese web giant finds Windows zero-day, stays shtum on specifics
2018-04-23 01:36

Quihoo 360 plays the responsible disclosure game Chinese company Quihoo 360 says it's found a Windows zero-day in the wild, but because it's notified Microsoft, it's not telling anyone else how it works.…

Cloud-surfing orgs under attack, Microsoft antivirus for Chrome, Windows 10 S bypass, non-RSA gigs, and more
2018-04-21 11:06

Your guide to this week in infosec Roundup Here's a roundup of this week's security news, beyond what we've already covered.…

Upcoming Windows Defender feature will tell you when security fails
2018-04-20 19:51

Microsoft is planning a new feature for Windows Defender that will continually check for system integrity, informing users if any secure part of the operating system has been compromised.

Microsoft Announces New Windows Platform Security Technology
2018-04-20 17:08

Microsoft on Thursday announced Windows Defender System Guard runtime attestation, a new Windows platform security technology set to roll out to all editions of Windows. read more

Windows 10 jailbreak: Google's Project Zero reveals unpatched bug that bypasses app lockdown
2018-04-20 12:11

Security researchers have just revealed a new unpatched bug that allows attackers to circumvent Windows 10 S' Device Guard feature, which locks the OS to only running whitelisted software.