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    3042058 - Update to Default Cipher Suite Priority Order - Version: 1.1

    Revision Note: V1.1 (October 13, 2015): Advisory revised to announce that the Default Cipher Suite Prioritization update (3042058), originally released May 12, 2015 via the Microsoft Download Center (DLC) only, is now also available via Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services...
  2. Cardinal System

    Windows 7 Pcap - Capture/Sniff HTTP Packet

    Hello, I am working on a Java application that uses Pcap4J and Npcap to monitor network activity on a Windows computer (it's mainly intended to monitor browser activity, but I like the idea of using Pcap to expand it to all network activity). Ultimately, it is going to be a network...
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    Windows 7 I need help with a proplem in windows cipher command line

    I rana the windows clean up cipher command cipher /w:c and a few minutes into the run time my system went off. When I powered up my PC later my memory was hard disk memory was clogged up. Up to 85% full I I've tryed to free up the memory but nothing is happening pls I need help
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    RC4 is now deprecated in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11

    In September 2015, Microsoft announced the end-of-support for the RC4 cipher in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 in 2016, as there is consensus across the industry that RC4 is no longer cryptographically secure. Today, we are releasing KB3151631 with the August 9, 2016 cumulative updates...
  5. Neemobeer

    Windows Security Hardening (SCHANNEL)

    I created this reg file to disable SSLv2, v3 and TLS 1.0 as well as disabling weak encryption cipher suites.
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    3155527 - Update to Cipher Suites for FalseStart - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 10, 2016): Advisory published. Summary: FalseStart allows the TLS client to send application data before receiving and verifying the server Finished message. This allows an attacker to launch a man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack to force the TLS client to encrypt the first...
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    Ending support for the RC4 cipher in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11

    Today, Microsoft is announcing the end-of-support of the RC4 cipher in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11. Starting in early 2016, the RC4 cipher will be disabled by-default and will not be used during TLS fallback negotiations. There is consensus across the industry that RC4 is no longer...
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    3042058 - Update to Default Cipher Suite Priority Order - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update to cryptographic cipher suite prioritization in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. The update adds...
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    Microsoft security advisory: Update to default cipher suite priority order: May 12, 2015

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    3042058 - Update to Default Cipher Suite Priority Order - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update to cryptographic cipher suite prioritization in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. The update adds...
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    Windows 7 help get schannel error code 36887 after the nov kb2992611 update

    I have been getting this schannel code 36887 fatal code 40 in the windows in event viewer and with windows freezing for a few seconds to a minute and then clears up and started more often. I have read a problem is caused by the faulty nov14 update kb2992611 to fix a Schannel security...
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    Microsoft confirms FREAK vulnerability affects Windows as well

    Ref: http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-confirms-freak-vulnerability-affects-windows-well If you pop onto the site above it will check whether your browser is vulnerable to attack. Apparently the latest Chrome is fine as is IE (version 11.0.9800.0. the one that comes with win 10 build 9926)
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    3046015 - Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Security Feature Bypass - Version: 1.1

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.1 (March 5, 2015): Advisory revised to clarify the reason why no workaround exists for systems running Windows Server 2003. See the Advisory FAQ for more information. Summary: Microsoft is aware of a security feature bypass vulnerability in Secure...
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    TA14-290A: SSL 3.0 Protocol Vulnerability and POODLE Attack

    Original release date: October 17, 2014 Systems Affected All systems and applications utilizing the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 3.0 with cipher-block chaining (CBC) mode ciphers may be vulnerable. However, the POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption) attack demonstrates this...
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    Update for Disabling RC4 - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.0 (November 12, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT to address known weaknesses in RC4. The update...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2868725): Update for Disabling RC4 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (November 12, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT to address known weaknesses in RC4. The update supports the...
  17. News

    Microsoft Security Advisory (2868725): Update for Disabling RC4 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (November 12, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT to address known weaknesses in RC4. The update supports the...
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    VIDEO Captain Morgan's Treasure Chest. Who's clever enough to crack the code and

    :cool: :p
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    MS12-049 - Important : Vulnerability in TLS Could Allow Information Disclosure (2655992) - Version:

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in TLS. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker intercepts encrypted web traffic served...
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    Windows 7 IE8 showing 256 cipher under Help/About, but showing 128 cipher on tests?

    A question that I could not seem to find a direct answer to: I have IE8 32 and IE8 64 running on WIN7 64 with Norton Internet Security 2010. Both show a cipher strength of 256 under Help/About. When I run a cipher test on a site like Fortify.net it shows both as running a 128 cipher, not...
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