system security

Picture this: you’re deep into an important project on your Windows PC, maybe crafting that perfect Excel sheet or launching into a gaming session, when suddenly, your screen lights up with a red alert—your antivirus has detected a virus! Panic might set in, but fear not! Let’s unravel what...

It’s that time of the month again when Windows users find themselves bracing for impact. November Patch Tuesday has rolled in like a freight train, delivering a staggering 89 fixes across a variety of Windows platforms. For the uninitiated, Patch Tuesday is a monthly event where Microsoft...

Introduction to CVE-2024-38237 The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system serves as a publicly available inventory of known cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Each CVE is assigned a unique identifier, which in this case is CVE-2024-38237. This specific entry pertains to a "Kernel...

Microsoft has recently made a significant change that affects many users attempting to install Windows 11 on machines that do not meet the official system requirements. This unexpected move has caught the attention of the tech community, specifically impacting those who have relied on a...

Introduction to Windows Update Every second Tuesday of the month is an important day for Windows users, as it marks the release of the monthly "Windows Update." On this day, Microsoft rolls out crucial updates that include security patches, bug fixes, and sometimes new features for its operating...

A recently uncovered vulnerability in the Common Log File System (CLFS) driver has raised significant concerns for Windows users, impacting both Windows 10 and Windows 11. This flaw could potentially affect millions of devices, posing major risks associated with system stability and security...

Turning off automatic updates in Windows 11 has become a point of interest among users as they seek to exert more control over their systems. However, it's essential to recognize the inherent risks associated with this action. Updates are critical for maintaining the security and stability of...

In a chilling revelation from security researcher Alin Leviev, a new tool named Windows Downdater has been demonstrated to revert Windows 10 and 11 systems back to earlier versions, effectively bypassing the operating system's protective measures. This capability not only raises eyebrows but...

Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to seek some advice and share knowledge on a topic that's become increasingly important in today's digital landscape: securing our Windows Link Removed from malware and cyber threats. With the rise of cyber attacks and malware...

I have a dual monitor setup with Kaspersky Internet Security. The first monitors taskbar doesn't contain the white circle yet the second monitor does. Please refer to pictures. Would someone please help me understand what this is and if it is malicious?

When i try to visit microsoft.com to get update fixes and to update my account I get the error message that my connection is not private and the certificate has been revoked. This happened when I tried to go to the bitdefender.com website to install the security software that I have purchased...

Original release date: October 18, 2021 Summary Actions You Can Take Now to Protect Against BlackMatter Ransomware • Implement and enforce backup and restoration policies and procedures. • Use Link Removed. • Use Link Removed. • Implement network segmentation and traversal monitoring. Note...

Hello Everyone. My security goes like this: Bitdefender Total Security+Voodoo-Shield+Simple Windows Hardening. Second opinion malware scanners: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool+Norton Power Eraser+Emsisoft Emergency Kit+Malwarebytes Free+HitmanPro(paid) & Eset Online Scanner. How do you secure your...

Yesterday morning I turned on my laptop and discovered a new user account had appeared during the night. We searched, removed it, ran ESET, deleted Edge since the user seemed to be associated with it. My webcam is turned off, disabled, all features are disabled, microphone off, piece of...

I am sooo pi*sed that I'm being forced to "downgrade" to Windows 10. I tried it when it was free and really gave it a chance, but I couldn't stand it, so I rolled back to 7. It was like I could breathe again. Now that they have ended support for 7 and fearing malwares and viruses, I'm forced to...

Ok, so i have been hacked. Even with rsa key, this person still gets in into my ssh server. I watched bitvise popup and say "accepting connection from china on ip 111.x.x.x" So somehow they are getting in and i do not know how. As of now, the server is turned off. here is a pic. So how do i...

So, I’m running windows 7 32 bit on my work pc and some new policies come down from corp. headquarters that all the pc’s hard drives need to be encrypted with kapersky and the have to be updated every month with windows updates else the pc will be booted from the network. So, I reboot by pc one...

I haven't contacted an actual technician, but i've contacted windows support 4 times, and none of their ways worked. I really dont want to reset my system. -Symptoms- Every time I click it randomly takes me to a click tracker page, and if i hit alt tab I can see tons of ads opened, and its...

Original release date: July 20, 2018 Systems Affected Network Systems Overview Emotet is an advanced, modular banking Trojan that primarily functions as a downloader or dropper of other banking Trojans. Emotet continues to be among the most costly and destructive malware affecting state...

I have adopted a fairly old IT philosophy of 'If its not broken, don't fix it' when it comes to Windows 10. After all, the only 'valuable' stuff on your computer are documents and emails which you spent time on - if these are 'lost' there is a cost to recover this data. So - for the past...