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Today In Security: Mitro Joins Twitter, Microsoft Launches EMET 5.0, Tor HackedAug 1, 2014 - in News
Password security startup Mitro is now a part of Twitter, Microsoft releases a new security tool, and Tor was hacked.
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Google, Microsoft Will Include Kill Switches in Next OSJun 20, 2014 - in News
They're jumping on the kill switch bandwagon, and for good reason.
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Microsoft Giving You More Time to Update to Windows 8.1May 12, 2014 - in News
You now have until June to install Windows 8.1 Update.
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0-Day Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Threatens Windows XPApr 28, 2014 - in News
This can't be good for Windows XP users.
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Avast: 27% Windows XP Users Plan to do Absolutely NothingApr 17, 2014 - in News
Even the IRS is still using Windows XP.
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Xbox One Security Flaw Uncovered by Five-Year-Old BoyApr 7, 2014 - in News
You have to wonder how this bug got past QA.
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Microsoft Working to Weed Out Junk Apps in Windows 8.1Mar 3, 2014 - in News
Microsoft wants a cleaner Windows Store.
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Microsoft: Windows XP Users Are Missing OutFeb 16, 2014 - in News
A Microsoft rep talks about users still running Windows XP.
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Windows XP Could Be Infected Within 10 Minutes of Support EndingFeb 12, 2014 - in News
Hackers may be sitting on exploits and waiting for Windows XP's support to stop.
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Microsoft Extends Windows XP Anti-Malware Updates 1 YearJan 16, 2014 - in News
Microsoft will keep Windows XP users protected against malware for an extra year.
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Microsoft Wants To Get Rid of Passwords, Joins GroupDec 25, 2013 - in News
Microsoft has joined a group that wants to eliminate passwords.
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Microsoft Adding New Security Features to AccountsDec 12, 2013 - in News
Microsoft is beefing up Accounts with added security options.
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Fake Backwards Compatibility Instructions Brick Xbox OneDec 9, 2013 - in News
A fake set of instructions has caused some Xbox One consoles to become bricked.
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NSA Has Secret Agents Planted Inside World of Warcraft?Dec 9, 2013 - in News
There's nowhere to hide.
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Microsoft Pledges to Protect Your Data From SnoopingDec 8, 2013 - in News
Microsoft is taking extra steps to protect your precious data from snooping.
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Microsoft Worried About PCs Still Using Windows XPNov 13, 2013 - in News
It's time to let that tried and true OS go for good.
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Microsoft May End Antivirus Updates for Windows XP TooNov 4, 2013 - in News
Antivirus updates may end for Windows XP as well.
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Microsoft, Others Requesting More NSA TransparencyJul 18, 2013 - in News
After Microsoft defended itself against last week's NSA allegations, the company has joined an alliance to address President Obama personally.
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Report: NSA Has Access to Skype, SkyDrive; MSFT RespondsJul 12, 2013 - in News
NSA documents show that Microsoft is working closely with the security agency.
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Samsung May Be Adding Kill Switch for Stolen SmartphonesJun 24, 2013 - in News
To fight smartphone theft, Samsung is supposedly one of the first to add a kill switch that will essentially brick the stolen device.
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Microsoft Paying to Find Security Bugs in IE11 Beta, Win 8.1Jun 20, 2013 - in News
Microsoft is coughing up cash in exchange for reporting certain types of vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques in IE11 and Windows 8.1 preview builds.
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Microsoft Issues Another Warning of XP's DemiseMay 16, 2013 - in News
By the way, support for Windows XP ends in April 2014... in case you didn't know that already.
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Microsoft Rolling Out Two-Step Security OptionApr 17, 2013 - in News
Windows Account users can soon use a two-step verification method to secure their data.
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Microsoft: Please Avoid Security Update KB2823324Apr 12, 2013 - in News
A security update distributed in April 2013 Patch Tuesday may put the 32-bit version of Windows 7 in an infinite boot loop.
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Microsoft Working on Two-Step Authentication ProcessApr 11, 2013 - in News
We may see Microsoft introduce a two-step security feature this June, if not earlier.
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Microsoft Launches Cybercrime Center to Fight Malware, PiracyMar 12, 2013 - in News
Microsoft is consolidating its digital crimes and Internet piracy units into one command center.
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Microsoft Caves, Allows Users to Transfer Office 2013Mar 6, 2013 - in News
Fine, have it your way. Transfer Office 2013 to another PC if you need to.
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An HTML5 Exploit Can Fill Your Entire Hard Drive QuickMar 3, 2013 - in News
It's an HTML5 version of Jaws swimming in your browser. Or Cookie Monster. Or Pac-Man.