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Microsoft to Host Cybersecurity Summit After CrowdStrike-Induced IT Outage
Microsoft has announced that it will host a summit next month that will let industry members understand how to improve cybersecurity systems, in the aftermath of a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike that left millions of Windows computers around the world in an unusable state on July 19. The gathering on September 10 at its headquarters w...
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Internet Explorer to Be Permanently Deactivated on Windows 10 via Microsoft Edge Update on February 14
Internet Explorer 11 will finally be permanently disabled on February 14 and Microsoft's outdated browser will be killed by the Redmond company via a software update to its current generation Microsoft Edge browser on Windows 10.
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Microsoft Announces Support For Windows 8.1 to End in January 2023
Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows 8.1 operating software. The company said that the technical support and security updates for Windows 8.1 will stop after January 10 next year. Microsoft is recommending users to switch to a new PC that can run Windows 11.
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China-Backed Hackers Found to Be Exploiting Unpatched Microsoft Office Vulnerability
China-backed hackers are exploiting a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office, threat analysis research conducted by security firm Proofpoint has suggested. The vulnerability, which is named "Follina" by security researchers, was brought into public notice last week.
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Windows 365 Unveiled, a Cloud PC Platform That Lets You Use the OS From Any Device
Microsoft at its Inspire 2021 conference on Wednesday unveiled Windows 365 as its new cloud service to offer access to a full-fledged Windows operating system from anywhere — using a desktop, laptop, or even a mobile device.
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Microsoft Releases July 2021 Patch Tuesday to Fix 117 Vulnerabilities, Including Some Zero-Day Issues
Microsoft has released Its July 2021 Patch Tuesday that comprises fixes for as many as 117 vulnerabilities. The security updates are meant for a range of Microsoft products and features, including Microsoft Office, Windows Defender, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Exchange Server, among others.
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FragAttacks: Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Impacting Almost All Connected Devices Discovered, Windows Gets Patched
Multiple Wi-Fi vulnerabilities have been discovered that are claimed to affect all modern protocols and impact a range of devices going from smartphones and routers to computers and even small IoT devices.
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Microsoft to Fully Remove Adobe Flash From Windows 10 to Keep Customers Secure
Microsoft has announced that it will remove Adobe Flash Player from all versions of Windows 10 through the KB4577586 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player” in June. The update will be included in the Monthly Rollup and the Security Only Update for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Embedded 8 Standard in July.
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Windows 10 Task Scheduler Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploit Leaked, Can Help Gain Admin-Level Access
A security researcher has leaked the exploit code of a new Windows 10 zero-day vulnerability that can be used to gain admin-level system privileges.
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Microsoft Robot OS With Machine Learning, Internet of Things Integration Coming to Windows 10
Robot OS is a set of libraries and tools that are used to build complex robots and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise delivers enterprise manageability and security solutions to industry based IoT devices used in retail, manufacturing, healthcare and other industries.
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Microsoft Ends Official Forum Support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Office 2010, 2013, and More
From July 2018, Microsoft will not provide technical support for products like Microsoft Security Essentials, Internet Explorer 10, Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, Surface RT, Surface 2, Microsoft Band, Mobile devices forum, and Zune.
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Microsoft Unveils AI-Based Automated Threat Investigation, Remediation With Windows Defender ATP
With the official rollout of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update slated for October, Microsoft wants to stay one step ahead in identifying and preventing security threats.
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Windows 10 'Controlled Folder Access' to Provide Protection From Ransomware
Windows 10 Preview build 16232 brings a new feature called 'Controlled folder access' that protects user data from malicious apps and threats.
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Running Windows 8 or Earlier? Leaked NSA Documents Suggest Your Computer's at Risk
Microsoft said in a statement that it is reviewing the leak and "will take the necessary actions to protect our customers."
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WhatsApp Two-Step Verification, HTC Bolt, Rs. 500, 1000 Ban Fallout, and More: Your 360 Daily
In other news, BlackBerry said it will launch one last phone with physical keyboard, OnePlus 3 will get Android Nougat, and more.
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Microsoft to Host Cybersecurity Summit After CrowdStrike-Induced IT Outage
Microsoft has announced that it will host a summit next month that will let industry members understand how to improve cybersecurity systems, in the aftermath of a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike that left millions of Windows computers around the world in an unusable state on July 19. The gathering on September 10 at its headquarters w...
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Internet Explorer to Be Permanently Deactivated on Windows 10 via Microsoft Edge Update on February 14
Internet Explorer 11 will finally be permanently disabled on February 14 and Microsoft's outdated browser will be killed by the Redmond company via a software update to its current generation Microsoft Edge browser on Windows 10.
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Microsoft Announces Support For Windows 8.1 to End in January 2023
Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows 8.1 operating software. The company said that the technical support and security updates for Windows 8.1 will stop after January 10 next year. Microsoft is recommending users to switch to a new PC that can run Windows 11.
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China-Backed Hackers Found to Be Exploiting Unpatched Microsoft Office Vulnerability
China-backed hackers are exploiting a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office, threat analysis research conducted by security firm Proofpoint has suggested. The vulnerability, which is named "Follina" by security researchers, was brought into public notice last week.
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Windows 365 Unveiled, a Cloud PC Platform That Lets You Use the OS From Any Device
Microsoft at its Inspire 2021 conference on Wednesday unveiled Windows 365 as its new cloud service to offer access to a full-fledged Windows operating system from anywhere — using a desktop, laptop, or even a mobile device.
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Microsoft Releases July 2021 Patch Tuesday to Fix 117 Vulnerabilities, Including Some Zero-Day Issues
Microsoft has released Its July 2021 Patch Tuesday that comprises fixes for as many as 117 vulnerabilities. The security updates are meant for a range of Microsoft products and features, including Microsoft Office, Windows Defender, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Exchange Server, among others.
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FragAttacks: Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Impacting Almost All Connected Devices Discovered, Windows Gets Patched
Multiple Wi-Fi vulnerabilities have been discovered that are claimed to affect all modern protocols and impact a range of devices going from smartphones and routers to computers and even small IoT devices.
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Microsoft to Fully Remove Adobe Flash From Windows 10 to Keep Customers Secure
Microsoft has announced that it will remove Adobe Flash Player from all versions of Windows 10 through the KB4577586 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player” in June. The update will be included in the Monthly Rollup and the Security Only Update for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Embedded 8 Standard in July.
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Windows 10 Task Scheduler Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploit Leaked, Can Help Gain Admin-Level Access
A security researcher has leaked the exploit code of a new Windows 10 zero-day vulnerability that can be used to gain admin-level system privileges.
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Microsoft Robot OS With Machine Learning, Internet of Things Integration Coming to Windows 10
Robot OS is a set of libraries and tools that are used to build complex robots and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise delivers enterprise manageability and security solutions to industry based IoT devices used in retail, manufacturing, healthcare and other industries.
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Microsoft Ends Official Forum Support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Office 2010, 2013, and More
From July 2018, Microsoft will not provide technical support for products like Microsoft Security Essentials, Internet Explorer 10, Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, Surface RT, Surface 2, Microsoft Band, Mobile devices forum, and Zune.
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Microsoft Unveils AI-Based Automated Threat Investigation, Remediation With Windows Defender ATP
With the official rollout of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update slated for October, Microsoft wants to stay one step ahead in identifying and preventing security threats.
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Windows 10 'Controlled Folder Access' to Provide Protection From Ransomware
Windows 10 Preview build 16232 brings a new feature called 'Controlled folder access' that protects user data from malicious apps and threats.
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Running Windows 8 or Earlier? Leaked NSA Documents Suggest Your Computer's at Risk
Microsoft said in a statement that it is reviewing the leak and "will take the necessary actions to protect our customers."
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WhatsApp Two-Step Verification, HTC Bolt, Rs. 500, 1000 Ban Fallout, and More: Your 360 Daily
In other news, BlackBerry said it will launch one last phone with physical keyboard, OnePlus 3 will get Android Nougat, and more.
