Microsoft fixes critical flaws in Windows and Silverlight

Microsoft today shipped eight security updates that patched 23 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, .Net Framework, Silverlight and other bits in its portfolio. Two of the updates were labeled “critical,” Microsoft’s most serious threat ranking, while the other six were rated “important,” the next most severe tag. All but eight…

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Windows 8 Malware Protection Detailed

I agree with Filiprino, the OS should be responsible for providing protections from malware even executing, it’s in the best position to do it, and Microsoft should have far more data on what’s messing with their systems than the antivirus vendors do. The two big security problems:That malware/viruses can gain…

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Windows 8 to offer built-in malware protection

Microsoft’s Michael Angiulo (left) and Steven Sinofsky show off Windows 8 at the company’s Build conference on September 13. (Credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is including a beefier version of its malware protection in Windows 8. The company is tweaking its Windows Defender tool, which has been part of the last few…

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