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How to outwit attackers using two Windows registry settings
These Microsoft Windows registry settings will prevent attackers from scheduling tasks that will hide their activities or gain unauthorized access.
How to enable the Windows Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) feature
Turning on the PUA setting helps avoid users falling prey to malicious drive-by downloads.
How to prep legacy Windows systems for the switch to SHA-2
Install these patches on Windows 7 and other legacy platforms now so you can continue to receive security updates.
Microsoft Office now the most targeted platform, as browser security improves
The number of attacks carried out using the popular suite has increased in the past two years, Kaspersky Lab researchers say.
How to protect yourself from PC hardware and hardware driver vulnerabilities
Attackers have hijacked PC motherboard update software and hardware drivers to install malware. Here's how to identify vulnerable systems and prevent driver-delivered malware.
How and when to set Windows logging to UTC time
As networks become more distributed and cloud-based, you should consider changing servers to UTC time to ensure proper syncing. This will help with forensics investigations.
How to prepare for the Microsoft Windows 10 1903 security feature update
Microsoft is changing the way it does Windows 10 feature updates, and that will affect how you schedule update deferrals. Here's what you need to know.
How to time-sync Windows systems
Incorrect time on a Windows device or server can prevent security updates or user authentication, and it can interfere with a forensics investigation.
How to audit Windows Task Scheduler for cyber-attack activity
Two recently discovered Windows zero-day attacks underscore the importance of monitoring for unauthorized tasks.
Windows security updates that require new registry keys
Don't assume automated Windows security updates are complete. You might need to add registry keys manually. Here are a few to check now.
How to hack a smartcard to gain privileged access
Using smartcards in a Microsoft Active Directory environment makes them vulnerable to this privilege escalation attack.
How to protect against poor Windows password practices
Employees will reuse passwords for work systems for their personal online accounts. Here's how to set up multifactor authentication in a Windows environment to reduce the risk of password compromise.
Qbot malware resurfaces in new attack against businesses
This new persistent and difficult-to-detect Qbot version is designed to steal financial information.
How to install PowerShell 5 on Windows 7
Have older Windows systems on your network? You can give them PowerShell 5's event logging capabilities even if they run Windows 7.
Are zero-day exploits the new norm?
Research from Microsoft's Matt Miller shows that every actively exploited Windows vulnerability in 2017 was first done using a zero-day attack. Other research shows this trend extends across the IT landscape.
How to update Windows 10 for side channel vulnerability fixes
Since Spectre and Meltdown were discovered in 2018, other side channel vulnerabilities have emerged. These are the mitigations to consider for each of them.
How to prevent and recover from an APT attack through a managed service provider
Threat actors are compromising their targeted victims through managed service providers (MSPs). These are the steps to take to minimize your exposure and to recover from these attacks if necessary.
How to harden Windows 10 workstations and servers: Disable SMB v1
Early versions of Server Message Block are still present on many Windows networks and devices, leaving them open to attack. Here's how to detect and disable them.
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