Microsoft released its first optional Windows 10 update, since it decided to pause them in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the company announced last month, July would see the return of the optional Windows 10 cumulative updates for Windows 1809 and later. Usually…
After the release last week, Microsoft decided to block the Windows 10 update on some devices. According to the company, the decision came as it admitted that there are some known issues preventing the update from being installed on some machines.
The company mentioned that…
Windows apps are better thanks to Chromium support
October 20, 2020
Windows apps become better with the help of Chromium Support. In fact, Microsoft announced that the WebView2 technology for Win32 C/C++ applications has become available for all developers.
Microsoft released the information and after that Thurrott mentioned that WebView2…
Snatch reboots Windows to bypass antivirus
December 11, 2019
Cybersecurity experts discovered a new version of the Snatch ransomware. This reboots infected Windows computers into Safe Mode. Then, it encrypts victims’ files to avoid antivirus detection.
In the diagnostic mode, Windows starts with a minimal set of drivers and…
Most malicious ads target Windows users
December 4, 2019
Most malicious ads target Windows users, according to statistics. Chrome OS is the second on the list, while Linux is the last. Devcon, a cyber-security company, discovered that 61% of the malicious ads observed by the company between July and November aimed Windows users.
Windows fake update to lock your files
November 20, 2019
Hackers send a Windows fake update, as many users want to update from Windows 7, to Windows 10. They are aware of this and target Microsoft users with fake Windows update emails. These emails infect computers with ransomware.
The subject of emails is “Critical Microsoft…
10 Black Friday threats. How to avoid them?
November 18, 2019
Black Friday threats are present, besides some incredible bargains. It is the time of the year when people spend billions of dollars to buy cheaper stuff. We all get excited and try to get the best deals, but forget about the huge threats. As we spend lots of money online…
Attackers abuse Chrome to deliver malware as “legit” app
October 30, 2021
Attackers abuse Chrome with a very dangerous malicious software. It can access sensitive information and bypass Windows security features, such as User Account Controls (UAC). The new campaign targets Windows 10 PCs with malware that can infect systems without notifying the…
Windows 10 will be ending support for Internet Explorer in 2022. The browser will retire from all Windows 10 devices. Safety systems will keep Internet Explorer alive The move will not affect devices that have long-term servicing options such as medical equipment, air…
Attackers transformed cloud monitoring tools into backdoor
September 9, 2020
The group known as TeamTNT managed to turn cloud monitoring tools into a backdoor. Thus, they performed malicious attacks.
TeamTNT usually targets cloud environments, including Docker and Kubernetes.
Monitoring tools, used for the first time
The cybersecurity company…