Microsoft released the "first major update" for Windows 11 on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, as Windows 11 nears its first anniversary. According to a blog posted by Microsoft, the...
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Windows 11 Gets New Taskbar Overflow Option
Are you the type of person who is in the habit of keeping all their apps open? If so, you're going to love a recent addition to Windows 11. In a bid to make finding your open...
RDP Brute Force Attacks Blocked By Windows 11
A small but important feature was recently incorporated by the Windows 11 design team. A new Account Lockout Policy enabled by default has been added. This policy automatically...
DuckDuckGo Browser Blocks Microsoft Trackers
If you haven't heard of DuckDuckGo, it's a tiny browser that only gets a fraction of the traffic that Google does. If we're being honest, it gets only a fraction of the web...
Raspberry Robin Worm In Hundreds Of Windows Networks
Analysts at Red Canary Intelligence have recently spotted a Windows worm on hundreds of networks belonging to a wide range of organizations around the world. Dubbed "Raspberry...
Prepare For Windows Server 2012 End Of Support
Another week, another Microsoft "End of Life" reminder to write about. This time, it's Windows Server 2012 R2. If you're a user, then you're probably already aware of the...
Microsoft Is Phasing Out Windows 8.1
If you are still using Windows 8.1 and if you've somehow managed to avoid seeing the parade of notices Microsoft has been sending out, you should know that the end is nigh....
New Malware Uses Word Documents To Get On Your System
Researchers at HP have discovered a new malware loader that they've dubbed SVCReady. While new malware strains are common, this one is distinct for a couple of different...
Microsoft Adding Restore Apps Feature To Make Reinstalling Easier
Are you excited about Windows 11? Many people are and in fact there are legions of beta users who are in the Windows Insiders group so they can get a sneak peek at some of the...
Beware New Windows Vulnerability With Remote Search Window Access
You may not know the name Matthew Hickey, but you should thank him for a recent discovery that could save you a lot of grief. Hickey is the co-founder of a company called Hacker...
The Windows Follina Vulnerability Has A Temporary Fix
File this away under "good news, bad news." The bad news is that there's a new, critical zero-day threat to be concerned about. The threat has been dubbed 'Follina.' It is being...
Update Google Chrome Soon To Fix Multiple Security Issues
Are you a Google Chrome user? If so, be aware that the company recently released a stable version of Chrome 102 and is urging all users of its browser to update right away. The...
Be Aware That ChromeLoader Malware Is Picking Up Steam
A browser hijacker called "ChromeLoader" has had a large uptick in detections this month, which is raising eyebrows among security professionals. ChromeLoader can modify a...
New Phishing Attack Delivers Three Types Of Malware To Victims
Phishing campaigns get more effective the more closely they can imitate a trusted source. Recently, security researchers at Fortinet discovered evidence of a phishing campaign...
Windows 11 May Release New Feature For Copying Information
If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, then you are likely already aware of this. If not, here's something else to look forward to when Windows 11 is formally...
New Method Hides Malware In Windows Event Logs
At least one group of hackers has learned a new trick you need to be aware of. Security researchers at Kapersky Lab have discovered a malicious campaign-in-progress that is...
Microsoft May Have A Fix For Windows 10 Freezing Issue
Has your Windows 10 machine been mysteriously freezing up on you lately? If it has, you're not alone. Fortunately, Microsoft's engineers have identified the root cause of that...
Some Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group
Microsoft recently confirmed that an account belonging to one of their employees was compromised by the Lapsus$ hacking group, which allowed them to abscond with portions of the...
Mobile Devices Connected To Windows Known As Phone Link
Microsoft recently announced that it was doing a bit of re-branding. The company's apps that connect Android and iPhones to your Windows PC were formally called "Your...
A Disguised Windows License Activator May Actually Be Malware
People who are in the habit of pirating movies and software have something new to worry about. It seems hackers have begun targeting at least some of them with a ubiquitous form...