Most major OS vendors are releasing security patches after a misunderstanding left their systems open to attack.
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Keeping up with the latest operating system news is important for staying on top of new patches, updates, and upgrades. Read about what's new in operating systems and how it impacts your organization.
Many OS vendors left systems open to attack
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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: User account attacks up by 300%
If attacks seem to be on the rise, it’s not just because there’s more media buzz about them.
Filed Under: IT Security, Operating Systems, Special Report Tagged With: cloud attacks, endpoint attacks, hacks, Microsoft, phishing, security report
Vista support being pulled in under two weeks
The Windows Vista era draws to a close in just under two weeks.
Filed Under: Operating Systems, Special Report Tagged With: Microsoft, Microsoft updates, security updates, system support, technical support, Vista, Windows, windows vista
Windows 7 actually gaining market share
So much for Windows 10 replacing all other versions. Last month, the somewhat-soon-to-be outdated version of Microsoft’s operating system gained user share.
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More than half of Windows users are on a 7-year-old version
That headline sounds bad, but hey … at least it’s not XP.
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iOS update thwarts huge threat to mobile security
Apple has issued a fix that you need to install right away if you’re an iPhone user.
Phishing hazards go well beyond users alone
Most of the advice surrounding phishing prevention is warning users of the dangers and encouraging them to use caution when browsing or opening emails. But one of the biggest risks for a phishing attack won’t be fixed by these commonsense approaches.
Filed Under: Applications & Software, IT Security, Operating Systems, Special Report Tagged With: browsers, flash, Java, Operating Systems, phishing
IT rushed to Windows 10, but users may regret it
Free upgrades and a big public relations push have helped make Windows 10 a popular option for end users and businesses alike. But many of those surveyed recently by SpiceWorks seem to have buyer’s remorse.
Monumental shift: Google Chrome dethrones Internet Explorer
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was the dominant web browser since, basically, forever. But Google Chrome has captured a higher market share for the first time.
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Windows 10 is getting more and more popular
It turns out when you offer something for free (or mostly free, anyway), people line up to get it. And according to the latest figures, that’s just what’s happening with Windows 10.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: windows 10, Windows 7