Blog Microsoft Is Phasing Out Windows 8.1 August 15, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you are still using Windows 8.1 and if you’ve somehow managed to avoid seeing the parade of notices Microsoft has been sending out, you should know that the end is nigh. Support for the aging OS will end on January 10, 2023. If you have not already done so, you should begin making plans […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News Windows
Blog New Malware Uses Word Documents To Get On Your System July 6, 2022 by Vertical Axion Researchers at HP have discovered a new malware loader that they’ve dubbed SVCReady. While new malware strains are common, this one is distinct for a couple of different reasons. Like many malicious programs, this spreads primarily via phishing email campaigns. One way that this new strain differs however, is the fact that the malware is […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Office 365 Recent News Security Technology News Windows
Blog Microsoft Adding Restore Apps Feature To Make Reinstalling Easier July 5, 2022 by Vertical Axion Are you excited about Windows 11? Many people are and in fact there are legions of beta users who are in the Windows Insiders group so they can get a sneak peek at some of the features on deck as updates are released. One of the coolest new features making its way through the development […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Beware New Windows Vulnerability With Remote Search Window Access June 30, 2022 by Vertical Axion You may not know the name Matthew Hickey, but you should thank him for a recent discovery that could save you a lot of grief. Hickey is the co-founder of a company called Hacker House. He recently discovered a flaw that could allow for the opening of a remote search window simply by opening a […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Recent News Security Technology Tips Windows
Blog The Windows Follina Vulnerability Has A Temporary Fix June 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion File this away under “good news, bad news.” The bad news is that there’s a new, critical zero-day threat to be concerned about. The threat has been dubbed ‘Follina.’ It is being tracked as CVE-2022-30190 and is being described by Microsoft as an MSDT (Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool) remote code execution flaw that impacts […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News Windows
Blog Update Google Chrome Soon To Fix Multiple Security Issues June 17, 2022 by Vertical Axion Are you a Google Chrome user? If so, be aware that the company recently released a stable version of Chrome 102 and is urging all users of its browser to update right away. The latest release contains a total of 32 security fixes on Windows, Mac and Linux. Of the 32 flaws addressed, eight are […] Read more » Apple Chrome General Interest Google Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News Windows
Blog Be Aware That ChromeLoader Malware Is Picking Up Steam June 14, 2022 by Vertical Axion A browser hijacker called “ChromeLoader” has had a large uptick in detections this month, which is raising eyebrows among security professionals. ChromeLoader can modify a victim’s web browser settings to show search results that promote unwanted (and usually spammy) software, annoying pop-up ads, fake giveaways, adult games, dating sites, surveys, and the like. As malware […] Read more » Apple General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News Windows
Blog New Phishing Attack Delivers Three Types Of Malware To Victims June 8, 2022 by Vertical Axion Phishing campaigns get more effective the more closely they can imitate a trusted source. Recently, security researchers at Fortinet discovered evidence of a phishing campaign that specifically targets Microsoft Windows users and installs three different types of malware on the systems it manages to infect. Among other things, this campaign gives the hackers behind it […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Phishing Recent News Security Technology News Technology Tips Windows
Blog Windows 11 May Release New Feature For Copying Information June 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you’re a member of the Windows Insiders group, then you are likely already aware of this. If not, here’s something else to look forward to when Windows 11 is formally released. Microsoft has been experimenting with a new “Suggested Actions” feature when you copy data onto your clipboard. It all begins with Windows 11 […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft New Technology Recent News Technology News Windows Windows 11
Blog New Method Hides Malware In Windows Event Logs June 1, 2022 by Vertical Axion At least one group of hackers has learned a new trick you need to be aware of. Security researchers at Kapersky Lab have discovered a malicious campaign-in-progress that is using event logs to store malware. That is a technique that has not been seen or documented until now. This new methodology is designed for maximum […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft New Technology Recent News Security Windows
