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- Defend against kernel malware
- Kernel malware, commonly known as rootkits, are malicious applications that run in the kernel of the OS with absolute rights to system resources. End user devices infected with this type of application are open to undetectable processes that can steal data, collect PII, and otherwise control the system regardless...
- Tags: Antivirus Research, Computer Crime, Cybercrime, It Management, kernel malware, kernel mode, malware, Microsoft, PatchGuard, Rootkit, Security, Spyware, Threats, Tom Olzak, user mode, Windows
- Blog posts 2007-03-01
- The Vista PatchGuard debate: bridging the gap
- forsaking a prime security axiomYou say: "Rather than expend resources fighting Microsoft, I suggest these companies work with the Vista team to develop a rich API set."However, by trying to break PatchGuard and the API, two things can come out: either they find flaws which would otherwise have gone unpublished...
- Tags: filip.vanraemdonck@..., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PatchGuard, security, software, Vista PatchGuard, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-10
- The Vista PatchGuard debate: bridging the gap
- Security vendors and many journalists blasted Microsoft on its decision to enforce Kernel Patch Protection KPP in Windows Vista. The primary reason for the barrage was the lack of access to the operating system’s kernel this step imposed. The loudest complaints were related to the alleged lock out...
- Tags: 64-bit, Antivirus, Antivirus Research, API, Hacking, It Management, kernel, Microsoft, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PatchGuard, Security, software, Tom Olzak, Vista PatchGuard, Windows, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2007-01-08
- Windows kernel protection expected to break soon
- PatchGuard is doomed.It's another case of Microsoft Just Not Getting It. Real security isn't had by adding security "features", but by [i]removing security problems[/i]. Until the people at Microsoft grasp that fact and start making use of it in t
- Tags: software architecture, patchguard, security, apotheon, windows, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2006-10-13
- Windows defense handcuffs good guys
- Examining the effectiveness of PatchGuardSymantec says that Microsoft’s PatchGuard, a protective shield for 64-bit versions of Windows, limits the viability of some security software rivals. Competitors have two issues with the feature: It keeps them out but lets bad guys in, and it could make the security industry playing field...
- Tags: software, 3D Max, PatchGuard, microsoft, security, news, game, Sonja Thompson, Microsoft Corp., Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Compatible, PC
- Discussion threads 2006-08-11
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- Vista (in)security: Hacking into the new OS
- A recently released Microsoft report reveals that 52% of admitted Vista security problems have not yet been resolved. "Safety and security is the overriding feature that most people will want to have Windows Vista for," said Jim Allchin of Microsoft in January. "Even if they are not into home entertainment...
- Tags: Hacking, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Security, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, John Bartley K7AAY
- Blog posts 2007-07-02
- Yet another zero-day threat emerges for Word
- Microsoft has released a security advisory detailing a fourth zero-day threat in Microsoft Word, and three critical flaws have surfaced in the Cisco IOS. John McCormick has the details about these and other recent security threats you need to know about. The hits keep coming for Microsoft Word....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Cisco Systems Inc., John McCormick, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Word processors, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), US-CERT, vulnerability, security, flaw, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Microsoft Corp., Office Suites, Software
- Technical articles 2007-01-29
- Run Down on "New" Windows Vista Features
- Here's a partial list. Is it worth the delay? Is it fair to call each new version of Windows bloated and the same old same old with new eye candy before you consider some of these new features?Has their new security focus started to pay off?What's your opinion?1....
- Tags: exception handler, Microsoft Windows, windows, vista, rickk@..., handler, Microsoft Windows Vista, software, security
- Discussion threads 2006-05-31
- 10 things to consider before rolling out Windows Vista in your organization
- 10 things to consider before rolling out VistaHow soon if ever will you upgrade your systems to Vista once it's released? Are you anticipating major problems with the rollout?I suspect,there will be a day. But to be honest, I have no need for it. Linux is the OS for me....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, 10 things, windows vista, deb shinder, rollout, Microsoft Windows XP, JodyGilbert, hardware, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2006-08-23
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