Microsoft Windows Security Deadline Alert—Comply Before October 1
The U.S. government says to stop using Windows if you haven’t updated your computer by the end of September. Here’s what you need to know.
Microsoft Plans New Windows Security Platform to Prevent Future Outages
Microsoft is taking steps to prevent future security issues like the one caused by CrowdStrike in July, where a faulty software update led to a widespread Windows outage. During a private summit on September 10,
Microsoft Says Windows Update Zero-Day Being Exploited to Undo Security Fixes
Microsoft patched four zero-days, including a critical bug (CVE-2024-43491) in Windows Update that allows rollback of security fixes.
Microsoft Reveals New Windows Security Update Plans
Microsoft has unveiled new security plans discussed at its Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit. The firm is hoping to prevent another CrowdStrike-like outage.
Microsoft plans to move security software out of the Windows kernel
CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor security software, which had widespread consequences for the entire Windows ecosystem. After assisting millions of PCs in
Microsoft strengthens Windows security to prevent future IT outages
The CrowdStrike incident has sparked a debate about access to the Windows kernel, leading Microsoft to consider changes that would enhance system resilience. The company has hinted at plans to shift security vendors away from the Windows kernel,
After CrowdStrike Crash, Microsoft Mulls New Windows Security Tools
Microsoft is looking to add new security platform features to Windows, including allowing security vendors to operate outside of the OS' kernel to avoid the situation that let a faulty software update by CrowdStrike in July to crash 8.
Microsoft Sounds Urgent Warning On An Active Windows Update Security Flaw
This month's Patch Tuesday updates resolved nearly 80 different security flaws, but one stands out as the most alarming.
Microsoft is updating Windows to avoid repeat of CrowdStrike catastrophe
Existing low-level kernel access for security solutions will undergo a rework Microsoft says it's working on Windows to allow endpoint security solutions to operate outside of the operating system's kernel,
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Some "fully patched" Windows 10 PCs left exposed for months after Microsoft rolled-back security fixes
Every month, regular as clockwork on the second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft releases fixes for security vulnerabilities ...
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Microsoft, Security Vendors Talk Windows Kernel Improvements Post-CrowdStrike
Microsoft recently met with executives from some of its biggest security partners, including beleaguered CrowdStrike, to ...
New Windows Security Flaw Lets Hackers Reverse Security Patches
Microsoft issued an urgent alert on Tuesday regarding a critical vulnerability in Windows Update. The tech giant warned that ...
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New Security Alert Warns Against Hackers Using CAPTCHA Test That Manipulates Windows Users
While CAPTCHA tests may seem unremarkable to some, a new security alert warns of hackers exploiting them for gains.
Do You Need an Antivirus Program on Windows?
Just keeping all your software up to date will go a long way toward ensuring you’re safe from threats. But follow these tips ...