About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com tagged with 'flaw' cover a range of security vulnerabilities in software and hardware. Topics include chip-level flaws affecting AMD processors, a Windows 10 and File History naming issue, browser and web app vulnerabilities like those in TweetDeck and Skype, and Java security flaws prompting DHS warnings. Other threads address browser history leaks used for targeted advertising, Oracle database server flaws, and Facebook's bug bounty program. These posts reflect user concerns about security flaws in operating systems, applications, and online services, often sharing news and seeking advice on mitigation.
  1. pnamajck

    amd chips are not exempt …

    make no mistake … even amd chips are not exempt … beware.
    • pnamajck
    • Thread
    • amd bugs chip computing cybersecurity exemption flaw hacks hardware industry issues meltdown performance research risk security spectre tech news vulnerability warning
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. brkkab

    Windows 10 I found a Windows 10 & File History flaw

    I just found a huge Windows 10 flaw and it has impact on File History, too. All us previous Windows users that login with a Microsoft Account have all noticed how Windows 10 names our user accounts after our Microsoft Account. I just noticed this flaw in File History. In previous Windows...
    • brkkab
    • Thread
    • bugs compatibility feedback file history flaw hdd migration modern apps ownership personal files sshd storage issues update user experience windows 10 windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Nomad of Norad

    Windows 7 Fighting against flaws in TweetDeck

    Okay, lately I have been having a real hassle dealing with my Twitter feed. I recieve a LOT of tweets in it every day, to the point that on weekdays I actually can't get back to the point where I left off last night because Twitter just stops loading any older tweets than, say, 8 hours ago. I...
    • Nomad of Norad
    • Thread
    • app alternatives browser chrome feed firefox flaw history interface loading issues real time safari scrolling settings social media trump tweets tweetdeck twitter user experience windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. Mike

    US DHS: Disable Java

    The United States Department of Homeland Security today urged Java users to disable Java in a vulnerability discovered by CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team). The details can be found here: Vulnerability Note VU#625617 - Java 7 fails to restrict access to privileged code Feds warn PC users...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • certificate computer dhs disable emergency flaw java privilege response security vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  5. JMH

    Windows 7 Skype Disputes Severity of XSS Vulnerability

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    • JMH
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    • advisory armenian client code injection discovery flaw kayan messaging noptrix output sanitization persistent research security severity rating skype text display validation voip vulnerability xss
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  6. JMH

    Windows 7 Facebook Launches Bug Bounty Program

    Facebook Launches Bug Bounty Program | threatpost
    • JMH
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    • announcement bug bounty code injection compromise ddos facebook flaw hacking incentives information privacy programs report rumors script error security third party vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  7. JMH

    Marketer taps browser flaw to see if you're pregnant

    Marketer taps browser flaw to see if you're pregnant ? The Register
    • JMH
    • Thread
    • ad targeting ads browser credit repair data leakage epic marketplace fertility flaw history leak home improvement internet safety marketing pregnancy privacy research stanford user behavior user interest vulnerability web tracking
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  8. JMH

    Windows 7 Oracle Patch Day: 78 critical database server flaws

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    • JMH
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    • advisory cpu critical database enterprise flaw oracle patch security update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  9. reghakr

    .Firefox 5.0 makes an appearance

    Non-profit outfit Mozilla has got Firefox 5 ready ahead of schedule and has posted up the code ready for the official release on June 21. They are addressing a flaw with the WebGL implementation that Microsoft says is insecure Read full story and download links here: Firefox 5.0 makes an...
    • reghakr
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    • appearance browser code development download firefox flaw insecure internet june mozilla nonprofit release security software technology update version webgl
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  10. reghakr

    Mac App Store delays critical updates

    The Mac App Store is the recently launched integrated application store for Mac OS X which brings the experience of the iPhone and iPad App Store to Apple's general purpose operating system. For the user, this promises a one-stop shop for Mac applications and easy installation and updating. But...
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • app store application approval bug fixes convenience digital signature flaw installation kindle mac opera operating system risk security update upgrade user experience vulnerability
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  11. S

    Windows 7 Anyone else notice the Bitlocker vulnerability?

    I think I found a flaw in the way Bitlocker handles manually entering your key that would make it very vulnerable to a brute force attack. You can read about it Link Removed due to 404 Error on my site. It seems like I am the only one who thinks this a big deal. Is there something I am...
    • Starcros
    • Thread
    • attack bitlocker brute force encryption flaw key management security vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  12. cybercore

    Ubuntu Security Flaws Found

    Almost 40 vulnerabilities have been found in the Linux Ubuntu 10.04 Long Term Support (LTS) kernel. "The holes also apply to corresponding versions of Kubuntu, Edubuntu and Xubuntu," writes ZDNet's Darren Pauli. "The vulnerabilities include an issue with the way the Common Internet...
    • cybercore
    • Thread
    • attack crafted packets denial edubuntu flaw icmp internet kernel kubuntu long-term support nfs privilege protocol root security services ubuntu vulnerability xubuntu
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums
  13. Shade Vortex

    Windows 7 One complaint about Windows in general.

    Surprisingly not about security. See, after spending time trying to personalize things since I am used to doing so on Linux, I discovered a huge flaw in how Windows does personalization. It's completely limited. Sure, people unfamiliar with computers take Linux as too confusing because you can...
    • Shade Vortex
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    • accessibility color computer contrast customization design flaw inconsistency interface linux personalization programs settings software taskbar themes user experience user interface windows
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. john3347

    Windows 7 Threat from co-workers???

    It would seem that this security hole would be an extremely serious flaw for people such as independent researchers who have co-workers who could have access to a computer during time periods that the rightful user was off duty. Bosses could easily "spy" on their employees, which would be a...
    • john3347
    • Thread
    • access access denied co-worker computer documents employees flaw independent researcher information malicious intent misinformation modification monitoring operating system privacy security spy threats vulnerability workplace
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. Radenight

    Windows 7 Windows 7 gets OFFICIAL Holiday Season '09 Release Date.. :)

    Well here it is everybody.. straight from the horse's mouth.. ;) Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 Holiday Release - Tom's Hardware Very good news.. as long as no major flaws are found between now and then of course... ;)
    • Radenight
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    • confirmation flaw holiday microsoft news release date retail technology windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows News
  16. greenarrow1

    Windows 7 Important Security Update for Windows 7: Addressing Critical Flaw

    MS has issued a security update for Windows 7 so if by chance you have auto updates turned off this update is important as it corrects a security flaw in 7.
  17. kevin from Chi-town

    Windows 7 Windows 7 UAC flaw silently elevates malware access

    Be careful surfing folks! Windows 7 UAC flaw silently elevates malware access • The Register
  18. kemical

    Windows 7 IE Security flaw

    Microsoft has Link Removed due to 404 Error that a new vulnerability has been detected in Internet Explorer and could be quite serious. At the moment it is recommended that users switch to another browser until Microsoft issues an emergency patch to close the vulnerability. I'm using...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • browser switch chrome emergency patch flaw internet explorer microsoft security update vulnerability
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Security
  19. P

    Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Premium

    What's up to worthy users of Windows Vista, I have a major PET-PEEV about this OS! It like how can I tell you about my frustrastion about this new versions of Windows just like any other version, It has FLAWS!!!!! Looks like some admin-...
    • Pac2Jam
    • Thread
    • administrator file management flaw frustration laptop operating system personal preferences remote desktop user experience windows vista
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support