protection

The anti-malware app Malwarebytes has recently been updated to 2.1.4: ref: Link Removed Download: https://www.malwarebytes.org/

Microsoft say that Windows Defender in Windows 8 and 8.1 is strong enough and there no need to other Internet Security software. Is this true?

Today, we released Link Removed to provide guidance to customers in response to the SSL/TLS issue referred to by researchers as “FREAK” (Factoring attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys). Our investigation continues and we’ll take the necessary steps to protect our customers. MSRC Team Continue reading...

Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (January 13, 2015): V1.0 (January 13, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow security feature bypass by unintentionally relaxing the...

For years our customers have been in the trenches against cyberattacks in an increasingly complex digital landscape. We’ve been there with you, as have others. And we aren’t going anywhere. Forces often seek to undermine and disrupt technology and people, attempting to weaken the very devices...

Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (December 9, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves four privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if a user clicks a...

Had build 9841 running fine w/MacAfee Security running. Updated to build 9860 and MacAfee live protection would not turn on. Contacted forum and was told not to use 3rd party antivirus software. There are still compatibility issues. Removed MacAfee security and windows firewall and defender...

Severity Rating: Moderate Revision Note: V1.0 (November 11, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) (Japanese). The vulnerability could allow sandbox escape based on the application sandbox policy...

Original release date: October 27, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview Since mid-October 2014, a phishing campaign has targeted a wide variety of recipients while employing the Dyre/Dyreza banking malware. Elements of this phishing campaign vary from target to target including...

Just in case anyone doesn't, already, know.... Malwarebytes has a new version available. Suggest you update to it, if not, already, done. Cheers, Drew

Today, we released Security Advisory 3010060 to provide additional protections regarding limited, targeted attacks directed at Microsoft Windows customers. A cyberattacker could cause remote code execution if someone is tricked into opening a maliciously-crafted PowerPoint document that contains...

Wrong place...

Continue reading...

Greetings. I suspect that I have a keylogger installed on my PC. Luckly I suspected this quite fast and managed to secure most of my important accounts. What I want to do now, is re-install my windows. However I need to know something before I begin doing this: Can I safely back-up files to a...

Hi, I am using Windows defender as my antivirus as well as malwarebytes for malware removal. I want to know if there is any other security software I should probably install. Thanks!

Lifehacker just posted a article on the 5 best antivirus programs. Here's the article link : http://lifehacker.com/five-best-desktop-antivirus-applications-1607557993?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: lifehacker/full (Lifehacker)

Dear Forum, Please ignore this question:- Hostsxpert has a make writeable option at the top!! Shame on me. _______________ Dear Forum I have just installed windows 8 for the first time. I have been using hostsxpert to amend the hosts file to control some of the rubbish that infiltrates...

Today, we released Security Advisory 2974294 to inform global customers about an update for the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. This update addresses a privately disclosed issue and fixes a vulnerability that could allow a denial of service if the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine scans a...

The news on anti-virus death is greatly exaggerated. The right way to look at it is that antivirus is not, and may never have been, a sufficient means by which to protect the user against attack. But, for most users, it's still an important front-line defense. One great advantage of Windows 8.1...

Revision Note: V1.0 (May 13, 2014): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 that improves credential protection and domain authentication...