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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.

GandCrab Ransomware Breaks Windows 7 Systems
2018-05-04 12:22

The latest variant of the GandCrab ransomware breaks infected Windows 7 systems, Fortinet warns. read more

Meltdown Patch in Windows 10 Can Be Bypassed
2018-05-04 05:09

A researcher has discovered that a mitigation implemented by Microsoft in Windows 10 for the Meltdown vulnerability can be bypassed. The tech giant says it’s working on an update. According to...

Hackers can bypass Windows Meltdown patch, and early builds may be at risk
2018-05-03 16:12

Microsoft's Spectre/Meltdown patches for Windows 10 could be completely bypassed, and only users with the April 2018 Update are protected.