End of Windows XP support era signals beginning of security nightmare
Microsoft’s recent announcement that it will end support for the Windows XP operating system in two years signals the end of an era for the company, and potentially the beginning of a nightmare for everyone else. Read more
BlackHole exploit targets Java bug through browser-based attacks
A powerful new exploit has been identified in the wild that could turn PCs running outdated versions of Java into bots for spam or DDoS attacks, or even loot them for sensitive information. Read more
In praise of alternative approaches to cybersecurity
After spending a lot of time reading a lot of words about a lot of cybersecurity attacks, trends and patterns start to take shape. Read more
Microsoft's MAPP reportedly hacked, RDP exploits coming sooner than expected
When Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release earlier this week revealed a code execution vulnerability for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), we knew it wasn’t a good sign. We didn’t expect the situation to get this dangerous so quickly, however, and neither did Microsoft. Read more
RSA Conference 2012: Gauging the future for Microsoft’s privacy, security initiatives
At a time when the technology world is facing a fundamental shift in security practices, Microsoft is saying all the right things. Now, with the credibility of a decade’s worth of work under its belt, Microsoft is at an opportune position to either bring its work to a new level, or let it slip in pursuit of other objectives. Read more
Is Microsoft leveraging the consumer tablet craze to force enterprise Windows 8 upgrades?
Much of the appeal surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system stems from the compatibility it will offer across tablets and PCs.
By generating that appeal, Microsoft may successfully leverage two of the biggest ongoing trends in IT – consumerization and data security – to make Windows 8 a sure-fire home run when it finally does hit shelves. Read more
Valentine's Day Patch Tuesday: Microsoft to issue 9 patches, 4 critical
Microsoft announced today that the second Patch Tuesday of 2012 will see nine security bulletins, four of which were deemed critical. Read more
5 days after Microsoft voices support, Washington gets the votes to legalize same-sex marriage
Washington's state senate has gathered enough support to make it the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage, after senator Mary Margaret Haugen announced on Monday she will cast the 25th and deciding vote in favor of the controversial bill. Read more
10 years later, isn't it time to revamp Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative?
This Sunday marks the 10-year anniversary of the launch of Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing initiative, and in a way, the timing couldn’t have been better. Read more
Cautious optimism: Details of Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2012
Microsoft has already stirred the pot in the security community, releasing details on the first Patch Tuesday of 2012 in an advance notification published last week.
Although the document gives off some scary numbers – its seven bulletins ties a previous high for January – a closer look shows that Microsoft may be redirecting its security strategy in light of success in 2011. Read more
Microsoft patch blows 'perfect game' but sends important message
Although it must have been a painful moral blow to Microsoft’s security team, issuing the company’s first and only out-of-band security patch of 2011 late last week may actually bring some optimism for the entire Microsoft IT community heading into the new year. Read more
- About Rated Critical: A Microsoft Security Blog
- Just as critical as your last patch. Assistant community editor at Network World, I'm taking a step back and looking at Microsoft security from every way possible. Whether you agree with me or not, you are correct. Let me know about it.
Most Discussed Posts
- On The Web
-
Network World, Inc
The Connected Enterprise