Google: Software is never going to be able to fix Spectre-type bugs
Researchers also devise a Spectre-like attack with no known mitigation. Continue reading Google: Software is never going to be able to fix Spectre-type bugs
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Mandatory update coming to Windows 7, 2008 to kill off weak update hashes
Microsoft is phasing out SHA-1 hashes on its patches. Continue reading Mandatory update coming to Windows 7, 2008 to kill off weak update hashes
Researchers use Intel SGX to put malware beyond the reach of antivirus software
Processor protects malware from attempts to inspect and analyze it. Continue reading Researchers use Intel SGX to put malware beyond the reach of antivirus software
Windows 7 Extended Security Updates will double in price each year
Three years of updates will be available. Continue reading Windows 7 Extended Security Updates will double in price each year
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is at last being pushed automatically
The update is still rolling out at a snail’s pace. Continue reading Windows 10 October 2018 Update is at last being pushed automatically
Windows 7 enters its final year of free support
Up to three years of paid support will be available after the cut-off. Continue reading Windows 7 enters its final year of free support
New Windows 10 build silences Cortana, brings passwordless accounts
Though as ever, Home users are special. Continue reading New Windows 10 build silences Cortana, brings passwordless accounts
Now it’s Office’s turn to have a load of patches pulled
Two patches pulled altogether; another is known to cause crashes but should be used anyway. Continue reading Now it’s Office’s turn to have a load of patches pulled
Spectre, Meltdown researchers unveil 7 more speculative execution attacks
Systemic analysis reveals a range of new issues, and a need for new mitigations. Continue reading Spectre, Meltdown researchers unveil 7 more speculative execution attacks
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is back, this time without deleting your data
Microsoft is opening up about some of its testing procedures, too. Continue reading Windows 10 October 2018 Update is back, this time without deleting your data