Microsoft has recognised that users don’t actually change their passwords when prompted, they just tweak them. And that doesn’t help anyone.
Tag Archives: Windows 10
Internet Explorer browser flaw threatens all Windows users
Nearly four years after it was replaced by Edge as Microsoft’s preferred Windows browser, researchers keep finding unpleasant security flaws in Internet Explorer (IE).
Microsoft’s Edge browser reborn after Chromium makeover
After three years of embarrassing rejection, might Microsoft’s newly-Chromed Edge browser be on the up?
Update now! Here’s the April Patch Tuesday roundup
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday updates are here. Find out more about the most serious bugs and how to patch them.
Microsoft lets Windows users off the update leash
Microsoft has announced some big changes that will finally give Windows users more control over updates and releases.
Microsoft Windows 7 patch warns of coming patchocalypse
Microsoft has issued a patch to remind Windows 7 users that they’ll soon have no patches.
Researcher finds new way to sniff Windows BitLocker encryption keys
A researcher has published a new and relatively simple way that Windows BitLocker encryption keys can be sniffed in less secure configurations as they travel from Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) during boot.
Microsoft won’t patch Windows registry warning problem
A security researcher has found a way to tinker with Windows’ core settings while persuading users to accept the changes.
Update now! Microsoft’s March 2019 Patch Tuesday is here
If you were among the millions of users who updated Chrome last week to dodge a zero-day exploit, Microsoft has something for you in this month’s Patch Tuesday.
Windows IoT Core exploitable via ethernet
Microsoft’s IoT version of Windows is vulnerable to an exploit that could give an attacker complete control of the system.