• Microsoft Admits Windows Can Disable Third-Party Antivirus Software Under Certain Conditions

    HIGHLIGHTS Kaspersky filed complaint with EU earlier in June Microsoft says it offers Windows Insider to ensure compatibility It built Windows 10 feature to disable incompatible antivirus After coming under antitrust fire from Kaspersky in the wake of the WannaCry ransomware, Microsofthas attempted to clear the air by talking about its work on safety and security – namely […]

  • COMPUTERS
    ‘Crazy bad’ Windows bug used antivirus to infect computers

    The bug allowed cyber criminals to view, change, or delete data and create new accounts / REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton A recently discovered vulnerability in Windows has been described by security experts as “the worst Windows remote code execution in recent memory.” It allowed cyber criminals to remotely gain control of a computer running Microsoft’s desktop operating […]