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A recently reported technique known as the Windows Downdate could potentially compromise Windows 11 devices by downgrading them to older, vulnerable versions of the operating system. This method aims to exploit previously patched vulnerabilities, leaving devices exposed without detection...

Describes how to deploy the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) in an enterprise environment. Continue reading...

Original release date: February 17, 2021 Summary This Advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise for all referenced threat actor tactics and techniques. This joint advisory is the result of analytic efforts...

Original release date: October 6, 2020 Summary This Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise framework for all referenced threat actor techniques. This product was written by the Cybersecurity and...

Original release date: April 8, 2020 Summary This is a joint alert from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This alert provides information on...

Attention all members. Today, I tapped on a few links while searching for recipes. On about the 4th link, a " Warning Message " appeared to come from an authorized microsoft repair company. The warning stated that my computer will be locked if I shut it down and that I should...

when I go onto Firefox or IE the start up page is launchpage.org , I have tried using Hijack This, Windows Malicious software ,Microsoft Security Essentials but nothing seems to be able to remove it for me, so I am hoping that someone here might know a EASY way for me to get rid of it please...

Original release date: May 12, 2017 | Last revised: May 19, 2017 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows operating systems Overview According to numerous open-source reports, a widespread ransomware campaign is affecting various organizations with reports of tens of thousands of infections in...

Original release date: July 01, 2017 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows operating systems Overview On June 27, 2017, NCCIC was notified of Petya ransomware events occurring in multiple countries and affecting multiple sectors. Petya ransomware encrypts the master boot records of infected...

I just reformatted recently, wasn't having trouble, just felt it was time. After a fresh install of Windows 7 this started to pop up after trying to install graphics driver. I tried downloading again but I don't think it installed correctly. Looking in the device manager it tells me this...

I have home edition, been more the the time required and no defer option listed. Win update gets me daily updates for defender, last multiple updates was 12/8 (malicious, cumulative, flash). I've searched everywhere for a reason. Not a big deal as my laptop is super stable. Appreciate any...

Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (August 11, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker inserts a malicious USB device into a target system. An attacker...

I was using the new Edge browser on my laptop today to try to find a solution to a problem and now I have a new problem. I got onto a website that put up a prompt to install some software that I don't want. The prompt only has an option to install the software and when the prompt went up on...

Today, we’re sharing more on security in Windows 10. Windows 10 has more built-in security protections to help safeguard you against viruses, phishing, and malware, it’s the most secure Windows ever. New features are now delivered through automatic updates, helping you to stay current and your...

I'm getting the message "Windows cannot verify the digital signature for the drivers required for this device. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source. (Code 52)" for a...

Original release date: March 10, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3) Operating System Microsoft Office 2003 Products Overview Microsoft is ending support for the Windows XP operating system and Office 2003 product line on April 8, 2014. [1] After this date...

Original release date: January 02, 2014 Systems Affected Point of Sale Systems Overview Point of Sale Systems When consumers purchase goods or services from a retailer, the transaction is processed through what are commonly referred to as Point of Sale (POS) systems. POS systems consist of...

Been having some problems with blue screens for a while now. I recently managed (I think) to deal with ones related to fwpkclnt.sys, thanks to some help on the web. But today I started having problems again. DRIVER IRQL NOT LESS THAN EQUAL and tcpip.sys were the two names I managed to catch...

Hello. Windows 7 (Pro 64-bit) keeps offering me updates for this. I don't use it as I have a paid-for 3rd party security app. Where is it hidden (I can't find it on the machine) and how can I stop Windows offering updates for it? Regards, Cheemag

As of February 7, 2013: Windows 7 64-Bit Updates for Knowledgebase Updates w/Service Pack 1 Installed Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2618451) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems...