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5 Ways Microsoft Can Save Windows 8
Microsoft's new OS holds plenty of potential, but so far consumers aren't loving the radically redesigned desktop. Microsoft should consider these...
Windows 8: A Win For Enterprise Security
Windows 8 makes securing enterprise PCs and tablets easier--and shows that the future of enterprise Windows security is proper control of...
Microsoft's Droidrage WP7 Giveaway Heats Up
Malware-infected Android owners offered chance to win a free Windows Phone 7; more than 3,200 entered.
Microsoft Patches Windows Phone Against Comodo Hack
Users who jailbroke their phones to get early access to Microsoft's NoDo update are finding they can't get the latest patch, intended to protect...
Microsoft Wins A Botnet Battle
The Rustok botnet was estimated to be one million PCs strong, underlining the dangers that malware can cause to businesses and consumers.
Down To Business: Europe Tough On U.S. Tech Powers
Brussels is getting hip to the American way: Slow down the richest, most successful companies with legal and regulatory force
Langa Letter: XP On Your Thumb Drive
Fred Langa offers a step-by-step and illustrated guide on how to boot XP from an ordinary USB drive.
Langa Letter: 5 Essential Steps To PC Security
As the new year begins, Fred Langa says keep these items in mind to help prevent data theft, identity theft, and private information falling into...
Business Technology: A Peek Into The Brain Of An IT Strategist
It's tough to maintain inner peace when the news jangles your nerves, Chris Murphy says.
Langa Letter: A Complete PC Maintenance Checklist
Fred Langa offers a comprehensive plan for keeping your PC in absolute top-notch condition.
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Google Researcher Reveals Zero-Day Windows Bug
May 24, 2013Bug hunter criticizes Microsoft's "great hostility" to outside security researchers, releases proof-of-concept exploit for unpatched zero-day...
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3M Uses Azure For Image Analysis Service
May 13, 20133M Manager Bill Smyth wanted to launch a new business without plunging into the company's capital budget allocation process. So he used...
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Microsoft IE Zero-Day Gets Emergency Fix
May 09, 2013'Fix it' now available as a temporary defense until actual patch is ready; only IE 8 is affected by flaw.
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Microsoft Discovers Self-Erasing Trojan
April 16, 2013Trojan removes evidence of its existence after delivering a file infector and a password stealer.
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Adobe Reader, Acrobat Under Attack
February 13, 2013Cue the security fatigue: Zero-day attacks target Adobe Reader and Acrobat, Adobe pushes second Flash patch, Microsoft fixes 57 flaws.
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Microsoft Fixes 57 Bugs In Windows, Office, IE
February 12, 2013Microsoft package of security fixes is one of the biggest updates ever; security professionals advise installing it immediately.
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Microsoft Finds People Want More Privacy Control
January 24, 2013Almost half of U.S. adults feel they can't control how online companies collect personal information.
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Microsoft Patches Critical IE Vulnerability
January 15, 2013Internet Explorer flaw could enable attackers to take over a user's computer.
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Microsoft Patches Won't Fix IE Zero-Day Vulnerability
January 07, 2013Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2013 will address 12 flaws, including a critical vulnerability affecting virtually all Windows machines.
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Microsoft IE Attack Bypasses Key Security Measures
January 03, 2013Microsoft releases temporary fix for Internet Explorer zero-day attack.
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