Endpoint August 7, 2015

Why Windows 10 Will Start Up Business Again

4 min read - The updated version of Windows 10 for mobile devices provides many opportunities for businesses looking to boost mobile security and efficiency.

Software Vulnerabilities August 6, 2015

Reducing the Application Attack Surface: Breaking Payloads With Runtime Code Stripping and Image Freezing

2 min read - Collaborative research has recently devised a means to reduce a Windows application's attack surface by removing unused functions from libraries that are loaded dynamically.

August 5, 2015

Windows 10 Update: The Security Risks and Safeguards Everyone Should Know

2 min read - The Windows 10 update marks a major turning point for Microsoft. But while there are new safeguards, experts say there are also new threats.

Malware June 4, 2015

Detecting and Analyzing Kernel-Based Malware

3 min read - The intricacies of kernel-based malware make it difficult for security teams to identify potential problems, but the task is not impossible.

April 27, 2015

Microsoft Bug Bounty Program Offers Big Rewards for Finding Flaws in Project Spartan, Windows 10

2 min read - Security researchers are invited to submit vulnerability reports and a functioning exploit in return for cash as part of the Microsoft bug bounty program.

April 15, 2015

Redirect to SMB Vulnerability: 18-Year-Old Flaw Morphs Into Huge Threat to Windows Machines

2 min read - Researchers say an old SMB vulnerability in Windows can be used to steal login credentials and take over some systems entirely using malicious URLs.

March 25, 2015

All Four Major Browsers Hacked in Pwn2Own Competition

3 min read - All four major browsers were hacked by security researchers at the Pwn2Own competition, which is designed to encourage responsible bug disclosures.

Fraud Protection March 12, 2015

How Safe Is Your OS and Web Browser Combination Against the Most Prevalent Malware Strains?

3 min read - A new IBM infographic reveals the most prevalent malware strains, their specific tactics and their effect on popular operating systems and Web browsers.

January 7, 2015

Intel, Two Others Patch Firmware Vulnerability

2 min read - Intel and two other vendors have reportedly patched a firmware vulnerability that can affect some Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) systems.

December 16, 2014

Wire Transfer Spam: Upatre Goes for Broke

2 min read - Microsoft recently discovered a spam campaign spreading the notorious Trojan:Win32/Upatre downloader. Users are warned not to accept the wire transfer.