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Microsoft partnered with mainstream chip and computer makers to deliver hardware protection of firmware right out of the box: the so-called Secured-core PCs are aimed at foiling attackers who rely on exploiting firmware vulnerabilities to surreptitious… Continue reading Microsoft debuts hardware-rooted security for foiling firmware attacks
In the latest test build of Windows 10 Anniversary Update released last week, Microsoft has introduced a tool that allows users to get rid of bloatware and crapware with one fell swoop. “We’ve heard from many of you that are attempting to perform a clean installation of Windows that it can sometimes be hard to get started,” Dona Sarkar, a software engineer with the Windows and Devices Group, pointed out in the announcement. “To help, … More → Continue reading Bloatware-be-gone refresh tool added to Windows 10
In the wake of Duo Security’s report on the critical vulnerabilities sported by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) updaters loaded on popular laptop and desktop computers, Lenovo has advised users to uninstall its Accelerator Application. “The vulnerability (CVE-2016-3944) resides within the update mechanism where a Lenovo server is queried to identify if application updates are available,” the company explained. The flaw can be exploited by an attacker with local network access to perform remote code execution … More → Continue reading Lenovo tells users to uninstall vulnerable Accelerator app
A test of seven OEM laptops running Windows has shown consistent privacy and security issues, including an interesting revelation that the McAfee Antivirus running on six of them is using web beacons to serve ads and possibly even track users online. The seven laptops – Lenovo Flex 3, Lenovo G50-80 (UK version), HP Envy, HP Stream x360 (Microsoft Signature Edition), HP Stream (UK version), Acer Aspire F15 (UK version), and Dell Inspiron 14 (Canada version) … More → Continue reading McAfee uses web beacons that can be used to track and serve advertising to users