Microsoft is taking aim at traditional single password systems with the upcoming version of Windows, by including build in two-factor authentication according to ZDNet, which describes the move as “audacious plans to tighten security”.
Windows 10 Technical Preview (TP), a trial version released last week, collects and transmits lots of user data to Microsoft, according to a report published in the Forbes. The daily�referred it as �jaw dropping level of invasion.� Microsoft announces in its privacy policy the kind of information it will be collecting from the users who […]
Threat actors have taken note of the large number of UEFI vulnerabilities that have been found in recent years, as well as the many missed opportunities to fix these flaws or revoke vulnerable binaries within a time frame that is considered to be acceptable. As a direct consequence of this, the first UEFI bootkit that […]
An unpatched design flaw in the implementation of Microsoft Exchange’s Autodiscover protocol has resulted in the leak of approximately 100,000 login names and passwords for Windows domains worldwide. “This is a severe security issue, since if an attacker can control such domains or has the ability to ‘sniff’ traffic in the same network, they can […]
Windows licenses are usually expensive. For example, for an original license of Microsoft’s “Windows 10 Pro” in the official Microsoft store 199.99$ payable. A cheaper alternative is the key marketplace Whokeys.com. Here you can save on licenses for software or games properly! Whokeys is a global marketplace for all types of keys. So Whokeys is […]
The job of a good system information software is to tell you every detail about your PC’s hardware and software. Some of the best system information software accomplish this by providing you with a slew of information in an easy to understand format. Knowing your current PC’s system specs is imperative when you’re buying a […]
The deepin Linux distro has a long history of different names, including Deepin, Linux Deepin, etc. This China-based distro is also known for its user-friendliness as well as its elegant appearance that can make any Windows or macOS user jealous. The operating system’s own desktop environment called Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE) makes sure that users can […]
The flaw is being exploited by at least two malicious actors; Users are encouraged to install updates as soon as they are. The most recent Microsoft weekly update package focused on two relevant vulnerabilities, mentioned network security and ethical hacking experts from the International Institute of Cyber Security. First, a fix was released for a […]
People who have spent a lot of money to curate their music collection are always in search of a best and free music player software for their PC. That’s because these audio player apps allow audiophiles to listen to their favorite songs whenever they want and help them organize their library in a better manner. […]
Google Chrome is already known for slowing down computers, ultimately leading to 100% disk usage. On top of that, we now have a new bug that can actually freeze our Windows 10 PC. The newly discovered tech support scam causes Google Chrome to use 100% disk in an instant. The bug uses a JavaScript code […]
A ransomware that encrypts personal files and then demands 110 yuan (~$16) in ransom has affected over 100,000 Windows PC in China. The hackers are distributing rigged apps, disguised as social media apps, on different forums and local websites to infect the users. Many reports claim that one of such app goes by the name “Account Operation […]
CAINE (Computer Aided INvestigative Environment) is an Italian GNU/Linux live distribution created as a Digital Forensics project. Currently, the project manager is Nanni Bassetti (Bari – Italy). CAINE offers a complete forensic environment that is organized to integrate existing software tools as software modules and to provide a friendly graphical interface. The main design objectives that CAINE […]
A dangerous malicious campaign SmokeLoader Malware abusing MS office document that spreading via spam Email and targetting windows 8 and above users. Email medium is mainly used by attackers nowadays which carried out a variety of malware campaign and spreading across the world to infect a large number of users. SmokeLoader Malware has acted and taken advantage […]
As our basic PDF reading needs are fulfilled by web browsers, the need for a free PDF reader software is decreasing. Still, there are some tasks like annotation, digital signature, form filling, etc. that need advanced PDF reader software. So, we’ve compiled a list of the top 8 best PDF readers for Windows PCs. This list […]
Did script kiddies use DoublePulsar code released by NSA-leaking Shadow Brokers? Security experts believe that tens of thousands of Windows computers may have been infected by a highly advanced National Security Agency backdoor. The NSA backdoor was included in last week’s leak by the mysterious group known as Shadow Brokers. DoublePulsar, as the NSA implant […]
NMAP : Nmap is a free tool for network discovery and security auditing. It can be used for host discover, open ports, running services, OS details, etc. Nmap send specially crafted packet and analyzes the response. Download NMAP Wireshark : Wireshark is a free open source network protocol and packet analyzer. It allows us to […]
Short Bytes: Windows 8 and later versions of Windows come with UEFI Firmware settings which allow a user to disable any external intervention via USB, external drive etc. This is called Secure Boot option in Windows 8 operating system. Disabling the secure boot option in the Windows 8, or later, can help you interfere externally […]
Short Bytes: Registry Cleaners are the software which does the job of removing outdated registry entries from Windows registry. These registry entries are left by some uninstalled programs or created by other Windows services. Here is a list of the top 10 free registry cleaners which you can use to keep your windows registry neat […]
After messing around with users’ webcams the Microsoft’s Windows10 Anniversary Update is now causing crash whenever an Amazon Kindle is connected through USB. Microsoft has released its Windows 10 anniversary update recently and received criticism from all fronts especially when it was revealed that the updated caused webcam malfunction worldwide. Now, the anniversary update is creating more issues for users […]
Short Bytes: Password cracking is an integral part of digital forensics and pentesting. Keeping that in mind, we have prepared a list of the top 10 best password cracking tools that are widely used by ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts. These tools–including the likes of Aircrack, John the Ripper, and THC Hydra–use different algorithms and […]
Short Bytes: The security firm Avecto has just released its security report on Windows operating system. The report outlines an important result stating that 9-out-of-10 Windows security flaws could be mitigated by simply removing a user’s admin rights. Almost nine-out-of-ten Windows operating system vulnerabilities could have been mitigated by removing the admin rights, according to […]