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Category Archives: Microsoft Windows
‘Microsoft tech support’ scam captured on video
For those of us working in the IT industry, we get used to removing viruses and malware from plenty of machines on a regular basis. Malware is a huge problem that seems to only be getting worse. Part of the problem is a lack of…
Microsoft Report: Most Common Malware on Operating Systems
It’s a commonly held opinion among IT professionals that the reason Windows is so prone to virus and malware attacks is due to its popularity. Windows powers approximately 87% of the world’s computers. While this is true, Windows’ vulnerabilities can be attributed to more than…
Also posted in Technology Trends, Vulnerabilities
Tagged Windows End Of Life, Windows EOL, Windows Exploits, Windows Vulnerabilities
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Can You Tell The Difference Between Real vs. Rogue Security Software?
Rogue security software, also known as fake antivirus software or “scareware”, has been one of the most popular methods used by online criminals in recent years to fool computer users into installing malware and/or divulge confidential information. Rogue AV software typically mimics the general look…
Also posted in Exploits, Security Products, Vulnerabilities, Web Security
Tagged Drive By Downloads, Exploits, Fake AV, Rogue AV
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Internet Explorer 8 Zero-Day Vulnerability
***ATTENTION: If you are a current New River Computing client covered under our RMM Service Plan, you need not worry about this vulnerability. We have automatically deployed the fix to your computers.*** Recently, there has been an Internet Explorer (zero-day) remote code execution vulnerability found…
Also posted in Exploits, Vulnerabilities, Web Security
Tagged IE 8, IE 8 Exploit, IE Exploit, Internet Explorer 8, Zero Day
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Microsoft Security Essentials Fails To Meet AV-TEST Standards
Researchers at the independent anti-virus testing firm AV-TEST released their latest batch of tests in which they report Microsoft Security Essentials was only able to detect 64% of zero-day threats when running in Windows 7.
IE Zero-Day Fixit Tool Available
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that it would be issuing an out-of-band patch on Friday, in response to the latest zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability discovered this past weekend.
Also posted in Exploits, Vulnerabilities, Web Security
Tagged FixIt, IE Zero-Day, Microsoft Automated Tool, Microsoft FixIt
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SPAM!!!
A funny video about one of the most annoying things ever…SPAM!!!
Also posted in Exploits, Microsoft Office, Social Networks, Web Security
Tagged Junk Email, Malicious Mail, Spam, Spam Email
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Keyboard shortcuts for Windows
If you go to Microsoft Support, you will find a ton of keyboard and mouse short-cuts designed to save you time and let you work more efficiently. Once you get used to using Hotkey shortcuts, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Here’s a list…
