This free new software protects your PC against ransomware
Security firm Cybereason recently announced a free anti-ransomware program for Windows 7 and up, RansomwareFree.
Security firm Cybereason recently announced a free anti-ransomware program for Windows 7 and up, RansomwareFree.
Users reported login failures, driver crashes, and other problems, though Microsoft has now issued a new patch.
Jared Newman | 12 Nov | Read more
A forgotten Windows password isn't the end of the world. You don't have to trash the computer, or even perform a dreaded factory restore. There are many ways to remove or reset a Windows password, but how quickly and easily it can be done depends on the situation.
Eric Geier | 09 Jun | Read more
Microsoft reiterated Wednesday that it will still discontinue support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. But for those who can't make the transition in time, there's some hope.
Mark Hachman | 15 Jan | Read more
At least two security software suites are struggling with Windows 8.1, leaving users potentially unprotected as they upgrade to the new version of Microsoft's operating system.
Mark Hachman | 28 Oct | Read more
If you use the Windows operating system, or just about any of the core products offered by Microsoft, it's time to install some crucial updates. Today, Microsoft pushed out seven new security bulletins--along with their accompanying patches--as well as a new policy that affects both third-party apps and those developed by Microsoft itself.
Tony Bradley | 09 Jul | Read more
The complexity of the Windows 8 operating system has increased its vulnerability, according to Kasperky Lab A/NZ product specialist, Wayne Kirby.
Patrick Budmar | 29 Apr | Read more
Losing weight and quitting smoking are resolutions most of us don't keep through January. But there are ways to improve your online security, PC hardware performance and even financial bottom line that require little vigilance and just a few mouse clicks. You don't even need to break a sweat.
PCWorld staff | 02 Jan | Read more
Change in any industry involves conflict. Evolution and revolution in tech this year took place not only in the marketplace but also in the courtroom, the factory, and on the Web. Here are the top news stories of 2012 as selected by the editors of the IDG News Service.
Marc Ferranti | 10 Dec | Read more
Today is the eleventh Patch Tuesday of 2012, but the first since the official launch of Windows 8 and Windows RT. There are six new security bulletins--a couple of which are particularly urgent, especially for anyone planning to do any online shopping this holiday season.
Tony Bradley | 14 Nov | Read more
Bitdefender raises worry over trusting included antivirus software, but one analyst said Windows 8's core security picks up the slack
Antone Gonsalves | 12 Nov | Read more
Vupen, a security company in the business of selling zero-day vulnerabilities, said Friday that it has found a way to bypass security mechanisms on Windows 8 and execute code via a Web page.
Antone Gonsalves | 02 Nov | Read more
It's not exactly the type of advertisement most people would understand.
Jeremy Kirk | 02 Nov | Read more
Apache, Yahoo overriding tracking settings -- off by default -- in Microsoft's new Internet Explorer browser
Taylor Armerding | 01 Nov | Read more
Windows 8 is officially here. Microsoft held an event in New York yesterday to launch the new OS, and spent a lot of time talking about cool features and introducing a plethora of hardware options available with Windows 8. One thing Microsoft didn’t talk about much, though, is security—and the new features in Windows 8 that will keep your PC and data safe.
Tony Bradley | 26 Oct | Read more