Microsoft plans to boot security vendors out of the Windows kernel

Microsoft has announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the prolonged worldwide IT outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike update that took down millions of Windows machines and rendered them remotely unfixable. As part of… Continue reading Microsoft plans to boot security vendors out of the Windows kernel

The 6 Best Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024

Macs may need additional antivirus protection in a business environment or high-risk use case. Bitdefender is the best overall Mac antivirus provider when it comes to protection, usability, and performance. Continue reading The 6 Best Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024

If I try to open a PDF that is password protected inside an email, can I harm my PC [closed]

I have my own Office 365 tenant, and yesterday I got an email from the IT manager of an eligible chemical company in India, where the email contains a password-protected PDF. The email did not go to my junk. So (I know that I should not ha… Continue reading If I try to open a PDF that is password protected inside an email, can I harm my PC [closed]

Setting Up Your Network Security? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business’s network security with no high-tech software. Continue reading Setting Up Your Network Security? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

Kaspersky, Pango Respond to User Backlash as Transition to UltraAV Nearly Complete

Users continue to flame Kaspersky and Pango Group as the automatic, forced transition to UltraAV gradually progresses.
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US-based Kaspersky users startled by unexpected UltraAV installation

A poorly executed “handover” of US-based Kaspersky customers has led some users to panic when software named UltraAV popped up on their computers without any action on their part. What happened? Earlier this year, for national security reas… Continue reading US-based Kaspersky users startled by unexpected UltraAV installation

Users Quick to Remove UltraAV After Silent Transition From Kaspersky Antivirus

Many US users are voicing concerns over the silent, forced transition from Kaspersky’s security products to UltraAV.
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What happens when Windows Defender wants to submit a file for analysis? [closed]

Occasionally when I write certain programs (especially ones that deal directly with memory) I get that notification that Windows wants to submit the file for analysis. Defender still lets the program run, but wants to send it back to Micro… Continue reading What happens when Windows Defender wants to submit a file for analysis? [closed]