Security News

GhostHook Attack Bypasses Windows 10 PatchGuard (Threatpost)
2017-06-22 15:25

Researchers at CyberArk have developed a bypass for Windows PatchGuard that leverages Intel's Processor Trace (Intel PT) technology to execute code at the kernel.

Is Continuing to Patch Windows XP a Mistake? (Schneier on Security)
2017-06-21 18:58

Last week, Microsoft issued a security patch for Windows XP, a 16-year-old operating system that Microsoft officially no longer supports. Last month, Microsoft issued a Windows XP patch for the...

Say Goodbye to SMBv1 in Windows Fall Creators Update (Threatpost)
2017-06-20 12:41

The SMBv1 file-sharing protocol abused by the NSA’s EternalBlue exploit to spread WannaCry ransomware is being disabled in the upcoming Windows Fall Creators Update, or Redstone 3.

Exclusive: Upcoming Windows 10 Version May Have Built-in EMET to Boost Security (The Hackers News)
2017-06-20 11:24

It seems Microsoft is planning to build its EMET anti-exploit tool into the kernel of Windows 10 Fall Creator's Update (also known as RedStone 3), which is expected to release in September/October...

Microsoft to Remove SMBv1 Protocol in Next Windows 10 Version (RedStone 3)
2017-06-20 09:13

The Server Message Block version 1 (SMBv1) — a 30-year-old file sharing protocol which came to light last month after the devastating WannaCry outbreak — will be removed from the upcoming Windows...

Critical Flaw Patched in BIND Installer for Windows (Security Week)
2017-06-16 20:33

Updates released for DNS software BIND address a critical vulnerability in the installer delivered with BIND for Windows, and which could have been exploited for privilege escalation, the Internet...

Microsoft Issues Another Emergency Windows XP Patch (InfoRiskToday)
2017-06-14 13:48

Mega-Worm Defense: Fresh Patches for Unsupported Operating SystemsMicrosoft fears that nation-state actors may unleash viral code that could devastate users. On Tuesday, it released software fixes...

Windows XP Receives Patches for More 'Shadow Brokers' Exploits (Security Week)
2017-06-14 09:02

Microsoft has released patches for Windows XP and other outdated versions of the operating system to fix several critical vulnerabilities that are at heightened risk of being exploited by...

Microsoft Releases Patches for 3 Remaining NSA Windows Exploits (The Hackers News)
2017-06-14 02:27

Did you know… last month's widespread WannaCry ransomware attack forced Microsoft to release security updates against EternalBlue SMB exploit for unsupported versions of Windows, but the company...