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Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:50:14 +0000

Let’s face it: Having “2022 election” in the headline above is probably the only reason anyone might read this story today. Still, while most of us here in the United States are anxiously awaiting the results of how well we’ve patched our Democracy, it seems fitting that Microsoft Corp. today released gobs of security patches for its ubiquitous Windows operating systems. November’s patch batch includes fixes for a whopping six zero-day security vulnerabilities that miscreants and malware are already exploiting in the wild.

ComputerWorld Independent

November 7, 2022 admin

How to protect your privacy in Windows 10

There has been some concern that Windows 10 gathers too much private information from users. Whether you think Microsoft’s operating system crosses the privacy line or just want to make sure you safeguard as much of your personal life as possible, we’re here to help. Here’s how to protect your privacy in just a few minutes.

Note: This story has been updated for Windows 10 version 22H2. If you have an earlier release of Windows 10, some things may be different.

Turn off ad tracking

At the top of many people’s privacy concerns is what data is being gathered about them as they browse the web. That information creates a profile of a person’s interests that is used by a variety of companies to target ads.

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ComputerWorld Independent

October 17, 2022 admin

Zero-day flaws mean it's time to patch Exchange and Windows

This month’s Patch Tuesday update from Microsoft deals with 84 flaws and a zero-day affecting Microsoft Exchange that at the moment remains unresolved. The Windows updates focus on Microsoft security and networking components with a difficult-to-test update to COM and OLE db. And Microsoft browsers get 18 updates—nothing critical or urgent.

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ComputerWorld Independent

October 14, 2022 admin

Zero-days flaws mean it's time to patch Exchange and Windows

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Kaspersky Security

October 5, 2022 admin

NullMixer simulates pirated software and delivers malware | Kaspersky official blog

Credit to Author: Julia Glazova| Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:52:31 +0000

The NullMixer dropper, in the guise of pirated software and cracks, delivers downloaders, stealers, bankers and spyware onto victims’ computers.

ComputerWorld Independent

September 16, 2022 admin

Critical zero-days make September's Patch Tuesday a 'Patch Now' release

With 63 updates affecting Windows, Microsoft Office and the Visual Studio and .NET platforms — and reports of three publicly exploited vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-37969, CVE-2022-34713, CVE-2021-40444) — this month’s Patch Tuesday release gets a “Patch Now” priority. Key testing areas include printing, Microsoft Word, and in general application un-installations. (The Microsoft Office, .NET and browser updates can be added to your standard release schedules.)

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Kaspersky Security

September 15, 2022 admin

Microsoft patches 64 vulnerabilities, one being exploited

Credit to Author: Editorial Team| Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:24:58 +0000

Microsoft patched 64 vulnerabilities in a number of products and components (from Windows and Office to Defender and Azure). One is already being exploited ITW.

Kaspersky Security

September 14, 2022 admin

Microsoft patches 64 vulnerabilities, one being exploited | Kaspersky official blog

Credit to Author: Editorial Team| Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:24:58 +0000

Microsoft patched 64 vulnerabilities in a number of products and components (from Windows and Office to Defender and Azure). One is already exploited ITW.