Google discloses zero-day Windows flaw
20 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle has disclosed a Windows flaw that could be used to steal private data, just days after Microsoft announced it is skipping the monthly release of Windows patches.
AtomBombing exploits design flaw in Windows
31 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEnSilo security researchers have uncovered a new code injection method that exploits a vulnerability endemic to the design of Windows and is present in all versions of the operating system.
Top Mac AV programs have a 100% hit rate
01 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAV-Comparatives has tested the major third-party Mac antivirus programs, and each was able to detect 100% of the top 50 most popular and recent malware samples.
PC users getting better at patching Windows
27 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe percentage of Australian PC owners still running unpatched versions of Windows more than halved in the first quarter to just 5.9%, but popular third-party software remains more likely to stay vulnerable.
1 in 5 Aussie businesses use obsolete server software
14 July, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAs Windows Server 2003 reaches its end of extended life, research from Telsyte shows that 20% of Australian businesses are still running the antiquated software or an even older version.
Windows Server 2003? Your time is up
08 April, 2015 by Greg StoneSupport for Windows Server 2003 will cease 100 days from now, yet almost 60% of businesses are still reliant on it. Microsoft Australia's CTO, Greg Stone, talks us through what to do about upgrading.
Most vulnerable OSes and applications in 2014
27 February, 2015 by Cristian Florian, GFI LanGuard Product Manager, GFI SoftwareApple leads the way in operating system vulnerabilities, according to data from the US National Vulnerability Database.
Microsoft patches critical Windows bugs
12 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft's latest Patch Tuesday includes fixes designed to address a previously undiscovered Windows design flaw that dates back 15 years and could potentially allow remote code execution on all supported versions.
Google publishes more Windows bugs before a fix
19 January, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle has disclosed two new security flaws in Windows before a fix has been implemented, days after Microsoft asked the web giant to change its policies to avoid such a situation.
Windows 7 reaches end of mainstream life
14 January, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has ended mainstream support for Windows 7, sparred with Google over the disclosure of Windows vulnerabilities before a fix has been pushed out and teased a test program for Windows 10 on mobiles.
Google won't patch WebView for older Android versions
14 January, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle revealed it will no longer provide fixes for vulnerabilities found in the WebView component of Android versions older than 4.4, drawing criticism from security experts.
Microsoft enforces "new world order" with 8.1 Update
24 April, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has been accused of bullying and employing high-pressure tactics for its decision to end support for Windows 8.1 for consumers in May, unless they have downloaded a cumulative update.
Securing Windows XP after support cut off
15 April, 2014 by Andrew CollinsContinuing to use Windows XP after the support cut-off is a risky endeavour. However, it is possible to reduce this risk, and potentially avoid paying Microsoft for expensive custom support.
Australia and NZ ahead of Windows XP upgrade curve
02 April, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOnly 6.5% of PCs in Australia and New Zealand are still running Windows XP, compared to 32% worldwide, but Trend Micro warns that these laggards are posing a "public health risk to the internet".
Time to upgrade from XP, consultancy warns
27 March, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPure Hacking has urged Australian individuals and businesses still using Windows XP to upgrade now, before Microsoft pulls the support plug on the OS next month.
