Category: Security

Worms on the rise according to Microsoft security report

November 2, 2009

Worms on the rise according to Microsoft security reportWorms are the quickest growing security problem for Windows PCs this year according to Microsoft. It comes as “drive-by downloads” and adware become less of a problem.

Microsoft Security Essentials rated best free antivirus software

November 1, 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials rated best free antivirus softwareWhen Microsoft announced Microsoft Security Essentials, its new free antivirus software designed to replace Windows Live OneCare, it was treated with contempt by the vendors of both other free antivirus software and the paid-for security suites. But a recent testing of the most popular antivirus products placed MSE on a par with the paid-for products and above its free competitors.

Microsoft Security Essentials proves its worth quickly

October 18, 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials proves its worth quicklyMicrosoft Security Essentials may not be as extensive or powerful as the paid alternatives, as the vendors of those suites were quick to point out, but it’s a good first-line defense against a range of malware. Microsoft has now released preliminary figures showing its usage and it seems to show a successful launch which quickly proved the time and effort in developing the MSE software.

What’s the priority in this month’s Windows Update?

October 14, 2009

With 13 patches for a total of 34 problems, it’s a whopper of a Windows Update this month. However, security experts are warning that some fixes should take priority over others.

Windows 7 will need instant patch

October 9, 2009

Windows 7 will need instant patchWhat’s the first thing you are going to do with your new Windows 7 machine? The correct answer is to patch it immediately.

Free Microsoft Security Essentials available for download

September 29, 2009

Free Microsoft Security Essentials available for downloadMicrosoft has good reason to ensure Windows PCs are secure and malware-free. Because if they aren’t, it reflects badly on the company that many blame for the problem in the first place. So it is today releasing its new, free Microsoft Security Essentials software, an antivirus and antimalware product offering protection from viruses, spyware, rootkits, and trojans.

Apple pushing irrelevant software to Windows users

September 28, 2009

Apple pushing irrelevant software to Windows usersEven for a Windows user, iTunes offers some useful tools: it lets you synch your iPod, play podcasts, and organize your music collection. And now it will even let your business create XML configuration files from iPhones. What do you mean you don’t want to do that?

Google and Microsoft argue over Chrome Frame security

September 27, 2009

Google and Microsoft argue over Chrome Frame securityThere’s nothing like a good bitch fight between two of the biggest tech companies in the world. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing between Microsoft and Google over the security of Chrome Frame, with Microsoft claiming the plug-in makes IE less secure and Google taking the exact opposite view. Let battle commence.

Microsoft confirms hackers are exploiting server bug

September 7, 2009

Microsoft confirms hackers are exploiting server bugMicrosoft says it has evidence hackers are exploiting an unpatched bug in its server software, which it announced last week. The firm says a patch is on the way, but it appears unlikely to be part of this week’s Patch Tuesday update.

Windows 7 sales beat Vista total pre-orders in matter of hours

July 16, 2009

Windows 7 sales beat Vista total pre-orders in matter of hoursMicrosoft has always maintained that Windows Vista sold well despite the bad press it received in the run-up to launch and beyond. However, those figures are now being put into perspective by the Windows 7 sales figures in Europe. To say Windows 7 is proving popular is a huge understatement.

Microsoft warns over serious, unpatched Internet Explorer bug in XP

July 7, 2009

Microsoft warns over serious, unpatched Internet Explorer bug in XPMicrosoft has warned anyone using Windows XP or Server 2003 to apply a workaround to a serious security problem in Internet Explorer. The issue, which doesn’t yet have a patch for a permanent solution, is already being exploited by hackers.

Microsoft Security Essentials could be an essential antivirus tool

June 22, 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials could be an essential antivirus toolWe’ve known about Microsoft’s plans to release a free antivirus tool form some time now, and last week saw the first screenshots of the software leak on the Internet. Now, Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off its replacement for Windows Live OneCare, with a beta version of the now-titled Microsoft Security Essentials, is coming on June 23.

Microsoft testing free anti-virus software

June 11, 2009

Microsoft testing free anti-virus softwareMicrosoft is testing an early draft of its free antivirus software, codenamed Morro. It says a trial version will be publicly released “soon” but didn’t confirm a date.

Patch Tuesday sets update record

June 10, 2009

Patch Tuesday sets update recordIt was already known this month’s ‘Patch Tuesday’ update would be the biggest of 2009. But with 31 fixes, 18 for problems ranked critical, it’s in fact the biggest of all time.

Russian antitrust officials look into XP-Vista transition

June 4, 2009

Russian antitrust officials look into XP-Vista transitionWhen Microsoft announced plans to inject $300 million into the Russian economy, cynics suggested it was an attempt to stave off the interest of competition officials. If that was the case, it appears to have failed.


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