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Teen from Indiana pleads guilty in Microsoft and Valve Hacking Case

By RogerDunning@TWCN | April 3, 2015

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) games and those produced by other big names such as Valve and Epic, were subject to hacking for data between 2012 and April 2014. The hacking was purportedly carried out by a teenage group and data stolen […]

Internet Explorer vulnerability gives invitation to phishing attacks

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | February 5, 2015

Recently, David Leo, a researcher with a security consultancy firm called Deusen, in his Full Disclosure mailing list disclosed a flaw in Internet Explorer browser, best described as universal cross-site scripting vulnerability. The Internet Explorer vulnerability allows attackers to go around […]

LastPass and Dashlane now let you change all passwords in one click

By JSharma@TWCN | December 13, 2014

LastPass and Dashlane, two popular password managers have just introduced an interesting new feature – one that lets you change all you passwords with a click. If one of your online accounts has been hacked or if you are using […]

Microsoft releases Fix It to plug SSL 3.0 vulnerability in IE

By AnandKhanse@TWC | October 30, 2014

Recently, a vulnerability was discovered in the SSL 3.0 protocol, referred to as the Poodle Attack, which allows hackers and attackers to inject malicious code into your computer or web hosting servers. We have already covered in that post, how you […]

Microsoft survey reveals 40% Internet users in the US face online frauds attacks

By AnandKhanse@TWC | October 24, 2014

A recent Microsoft survey has revealed that 4 out of 10 Internet users in the US experience online fraud attack daily. The online attack is targeted to access user’s personal information via PC’s, mobiles and laptops. This Microsoft survey was conducted […]

Microsoft explains detection change for Browser modifiers and Adware

By AbhishekShukla@TWC | October 21, 2014

Recently Microsoft released important changes to detecting browser modifiers and adware, with a view to improving Internet Explorer security and browsing experience. Microsoft has mentioned the changes to how it detects browser modifiers and adware and they are: Unacceptable behaviors […]

Microsoft blinks; decides to release Security Update for IE for Windows XP too

By AnandKhanse@TWC | May 2, 2014

In spite of repeating that its would not release any security updates for Windows XP, since it had reached its End of Support, Microsoft today announced that it would and in fact had released a security update to patch a […]

Critical zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer exposes Windows XP to risks

By AnandKhanse@TWC | April 28, 2014

Microsoft said that a critical zero-day vulnerability has been found in Internet Explorer, right from IE6 to IE11, that allows cyber-criminals to exploit it using Drive-by attacks. Drive-by download attacks occur when vulnerable computers get infected by just visiting a […]

Windows XP to get final bunch of security patches this Tuesday

By AnandKhanse@TWC | April 5, 2014

Microsoft via its Security Bulletin Advance Notification announced that it will be shipping out updated versions of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, security, Non-security and high-priority updates, this Tuesday, 8th April. 8th April is also the day Microsoft […]

Over 34K Indian Bank branches to become vulnerable after Windows XP End Of Life

By AnandKhanse@TWC | February 4, 2014

The Indian Banks Association (IBA) has issued a security advisory to banks in India about the end of support to Windows XP by Microsoft. It has asked Indian Banks to ensure continuity of business even after Microsoft ends support for […]

Microsoft highlights Windows 8.1 client security features

By AnandKhanse@TWC | September 11, 2013

Windows 8.1 seems to be focusing a lot on the client security features as it has a lot to offer the consumers, in terms of a secured OS. Information security is the key criteria for a customer while choosing an […]

Microsoft details security improvements to Windows 8.1

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | August 6, 2013

As we close on the release of much talked about Windows 8.1, Microsoft is undertaking several steps to ensure that the release is a success all across. Recently at the Black Hat 2013, Microsoft revealed some of the important security developments […]

Facebook rewards bug hunters $1 million; India is its second biggest recipient

By SusannahLindsay@TWCN | August 5, 2013

The second internet, Facebook has reportedly spend over $1 million in the past two years to the people who have cited bugs and security loopholes in its website. A bug is an error, flaw or failure in either or both […]

Twitter simplifies abuse reporting process, adds In-tweet report button

By VasudevG@TWC | August 4, 2013

With recent anger among people after abusive troll behavior by some users in the UK, Tony Wang, General Manager Twitter UK had tweeted a series of tweets last week, saying – We take online abuse seriously and provide advice and […]

Browser Addon for Chrome & Firefox Hijacks Social Media Accounts

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | August 3, 2013

Hackers can now hack your social networking accounts and update your status, chat with your friends, invite them on your behalf and much more. Trend Micros has recently detected a new malware hijacking the social networking accounts such as Twitter, Facebook […]

Study reveals vulnerabilities in top 50 popular WordPress plugins

By AnandKhanse@TWC | June 22, 2013

WordPress is the most popular blogging platform in use today. It powers more than 60 million websites and 18% of the Web. What makes it even better is the sheer number of plugins which improve upon its functionality and add to […]

Microsoft establishes MARS – a consolidated Cyber Crime center

By SyedAsrarullah@TWCN | March 11, 2013

Cyber crime is a menace. Underlining the need to prevent all forms of criminal activities on the world wide web in its own interests, Microsoft recently rolled up its sleeves and announced MARS (Microsoft Active Response for Security). This consolidated […]

Yahoo XSS Exploit On Sale At $700 – Yahoo Mail Users At Risk

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | November 27, 2012

If you use Yahoo mail, better think for a minute before clicking any link in your email. Millions of Yahoo mail users have been now put at risk. If anyone wants to hijack Yahoo email account, there is a new exploit available for […]

Microsoft launches YourBrowserMatters.org website

By AnandKhanse@TWC | October 11, 2011

Microsoft has launched a new website YourBrowserMatters.org to show you how your browser helps keep you secure online. The site provides you with resources to improve your online security and increase protection from socially engineered malware threats like phishing attacks. The website provides […]