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Microsoft yanks Windows 10 Update after it reportedly deleted users’ files
Microsoft pulled Windows 10, Version 1809 for deleting users’ files. Meanwhile, US companies deny Chinese spy chips were added to their servers, and the Justice Department indicted 7 Fancy Bear hackers.
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Mingis on Tech: What's coming in the Windows 10 October update?
The next big feature upgrade for Windows 10 arrives soon, so it's time to discuss what's new – and think about why the pace of OS innovation seems to be slowing.
The 6 best password managers
Look to these top password managers for Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android to make your online life easier and more secure.
Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler zero-day and PoC exploit disclosed via Twitter
There’s a Windows zero-day in the wild, and CERT knows no practical solution until Microsoft patches.
Patching Windows for Spectre and Meltdown: A complete guide
With newly disclosed Spectre and Meltdown variants, it’s time to review the risk they present your Windows systems and the steps needed to patch them.
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6 security reasons to upgrade to Windows 10
From advanced authentication to new privacy controls, Windows 10 offers users solid security reasons to upgrade.
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6 practical reasons businesses should upgrade to Windows 10
Believe it or not, a large number of businesses haven’t upgraded to Windows 10 yet. Here’s why they should.
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Microsoft brings cloud security services to better protect Windows 10
Windows 10 Advanced Threat Protection and new Microsoft 365 Business security features make it easier to detect threats ad stop cyber attacks.
Microsoft locks down Windows 10 with the S edition
New security features and limits on what you can load and customize promise to make Microsoft Windows 10 S the more secure version ever. It might not be for everyone, though.
PoC code triggers BSOD on vulnerable Windows boxes even if PC is locked
A malware researcher published proof-of-concept code that can cause the dreaded Blue Screen of Death on Windows machines even if the system is locked.
Microsoft Windows 10 vs. Apple macOS: 18 security features compared
Here's how the world's two most popular desktop OSes keep systems and data safe from malware, unauthorized access, hardware exploits and more.
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3 top tips for Microsoft Word 2016
Word is the workhorse of the Microsoft Office 2016 suite, but lots of people don’t know some of its more useful features. Here are three of the best tips.
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Mingis on Tech: The main changes coming to Windows 10 this spring
The next update to Windows 10 is expected to arrive soon, so it's a good time to look at what's coming. Windows expert Preston Gralla has the details.
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3 top tips for Microsoft Excel 2016
Excel 2016 can be tough to use. But you don’t need to be a spreadsheet jockey to get the most out of Excel 2016. Just follow these three tips.
How to protect your network from PowerShell exploits
PowerShell is a powerful and versatile tool for both Windows sysadmins and hackers, who use it to build malicious scripts that avoid detection. This advice will make it harder for them to do so.
Google discloses Microsoft Edge security flaw before it could be fixed
Microsoft failed to develop a fix within the 90-day disclosure deadline, so Google Project Zero researcher went public with the details of an ACG bypass on Microsoft Edge.
Salted Hash Ep 17: Spectre and Meltdown, a vehicle that no one is using
Welcome to another episode of Salted Hash. This week, Salted Hash is joined by our new Staff Writer, J.M. Porup, to talk about some recent developments related to Spectre and Meltdown, including patch fixes, future mitigations, and a...
3 leaked NSA exploits work on all Windows versions since Windows 2000
The EternalSynergy, EternalRomance, and EternalChampion exploits have been reworked to work on all vulnerable Windows versions: Windows 2000 -- Server 2016.
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