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Microsoft Patch Alert: April patches infested with bugs, but most are finally contained
Remember when Microsoft’s monthly patches brought a lot of protection, with an occasional hiccup? Now, almost every patch has a significant bug – and we have to wait until late in the month to get problems fixed. Welcome to April.
Why we love lawyers (well, OUR lawyers, anyway)
Pilot fish has spent the past 18 months helping clients meet the EU's new data protection rules, and with deadlines looming, it's gone smoothly -- with one big exception.
Heads up: Total Meltdown exploit code now available on GitHub
The massive security hole introduced by Microsoft for 64-bit Win7 and Server 2008 R2 now has working proof-of-concept code — and it’s freely available on GitHub. While we haven’t seen exploits in the wild, it’s only a matter of days....
The missing cumulative update for Win10 1709 appeared overnight — KB 4093105
A massive cumulative update for the latest version of Windows arrived last night, complete with noteworthy fixes. No indication why, but many report that the bug fix isn’t being fed through Windows Update just yet.
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Mingis on Tech: All about Android security
Google's Android operating system sometimes gets unfairly maligned as being weak on security. Computerworld blogger JR Raphael explains why that's a misconception.
The best privacy and security apps for Android
Forget malware scanners or over-the-top security suites: These are the apps that'll actually improve your security and protect your privacy on Android.
Microsoft cites 24% jump in tech support scams
According to the FBI, cybercrooks have changed tactics and sometimes pose as government agents or tech support reps for GPS, printer or cable companies, or virtual currency exchangers.
Microsoft boosts anti-phishing skills of Chrome, the IE and Edge killer
The company has released an add-on for Chrome – dubbed 'Windows Defender Browser Protection' – that effectively gives up a major asset in its own Edge browser.
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N.Y. AG's scrutiny of cryptocurrencies unlikely to stymie a thriving industry
The New York Attorney General's office is looking into the practices and policies of cryptocurrency exchanges; experts say any ensuing regulation will likely protect investors while allowing the marketplace to continue growing.
You won’t believe why the Win7 Monthly Rollup, KB 4093118, keeps installing itself
A kludge built on a Carnak kludge, combined with a quirk in the way Windows Update works, has led to voluminous reports of KB 4093118 re-re-re-installing itself. Unless Microsoft fixes the bad setting, you may get re-installs...
9 Android settings that'll strengthen your security
Android's own native security options aren't always obvious — but they're absolutely worth your while to embrace and understand.
The gift that keeps on giving: Win7 Monthly Rollup KB 4093118 installs over and over
Multiple, angry reports say the newly fixed Win7 Monthly Rollup for April installs successfully, then installs again, and again — on both 32- and 64-bit versions of Win7. The only known solution is to hide the update.
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How to use a strong passcode to better secure your iPhone
With at least two companies selling technology that can be used by law enforcement and government agencies to unlock iPhones, this would be a good time to safeguard your information with a stronger passcode. Here's how.
What is Windows Hello? Microsoft’s biometrics security system explained
Windows Hello gives Windows 10 users an alternative way to log into their devices and applications using a fingerprint, iris scan or facial recognition. Here’s what the technology does, who uses it and the hardware required.
Patches for Win10 1703 and 1607, and a brain-twisting update to the Win7 IP bug fix
Just one week after a round of cumulative updates for Windows 10 versions, we get two additional, big patches for Win10 1703 and 1607. There’s also a confusing re-issue of KB 4099950, the largely misunderstood and poorly documented...
Before you panic: 6 things to remember about Android security
The next Android security scare will seem a lot less scary with these six critical facts in mind.
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SaaS security: Beyond the app
In addition to looking at the app itself, you should check out what your SaaS provider (or others) say about their infrastructure and understand whether they also appear to be good SaaS cybersecurity citizens.
12+ things you can do with a locked iPhone
Learn what you can do with a locked iPhone and how to switch these features off.
Well, DID she ever change her password?
This pilot fish manages an email system for several clients, and he needs to pick good passwords from the get-go -- because these users will never bother changing them.
When every public screen is your personal screen
Augmented reality without glasses or goggles? It’s called ‘parallel reality,’ and it’s coming soon.
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