Most major OS vendors are releasing security patches after a misunderstanding left their systems open to attack.
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Many OS vendors left systems open to attack
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.
Vista support being pulled in under two weeks
The Windows Vista era draws to a close in just under two weeks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.