October 13, 2016 Malwarebytes Thinks Potentially Unwanted Programs Are Malware 2 min read - Manufacturers have long used and abused bundling software to collect placement fees from software marketers. Implicit in the bundling is the belief that the software will be beneficial to the user in some way — or at least cause them…
August 15, 2016 Serving Up Security? Microsoft Patches ‘Malicious Butler’ Exploit — Again 2 min read - New Microsoft patches are still dealing with a flaw discovered in November of last year — it was first Evil Maid and is now known as Malicious Butler.
August 4, 2016 Windows 10 Crashes: A Not-So-Happy Anniversary 2 min read - A less than ideal Anniversary Update led to some Windows 10 crashes — but that's not even the worst news for Microsoft users this week.
August 3, 2016 WPAD Leaks Could Mean Flood of URL Trouble 2 min read - WPAD is an easy way to grab proxy information and get browsers online. When it comes to security, however, this protocol doesn't make the grade.
August 2, 2016 Typing Predictions of SwiftKey May Have Leaked Users’ Emails 2 min read - The SwiftKey mobile app's typing prediction feature has been generating unfamiliar phrases, emails and passwords belonging to other users.
Endpoint July 28, 2016 Windows 10 Updates: What Does It Mean for Customers? 3 min read - Microsoft shifted its approach to updating its Windows OS platform with Windows 10. Here's what you have to know about the options for enterprises.
July 18, 2016 Proof of Compromise? New Neutrino Exploit Runs on Research 2 min read - A new proof of concept (PoC) for a previously patched Internet Explorer vulnerability has made its way into the Neutrino exploit kit.
July 7, 2016 Microsoft Cybersecurity Advocates for Coordinated Norms 2 min read - The latest Microsoft cybersecurity initiative pushed for a more coordinated effort surrounding vulnerability disclosure and communication.
July 6, 2016 Out of the Office? Not Quite — Old Microsoft Vulnerabilities Still Wreaking Havoc 2 min read - A series of old Microsoft vulnerabilities continues to cause problems in Microsoft Office products. Here's what users need to know.
X-Force July 5, 2016 BadTunnel: Bad News? 3 min read - The recently discovered BadTunnel could mean bad news for Microsoft Windows users — that is, unless they move to patch their systems immediately.