KB4019474: Windows 10 Version 1507 May 2017 Cumulative Update

The remote Windows 10 version 1507 host is missing security update KB4019474. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A security bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer due to an unspecified flaw. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, by convincing a us...

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 May 2017 Security Updates

The remote Windows host is missing security update 4019263 or cumulative update 4019264. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Windows DNS server when it's configured to answer version queries. An unauthenticated, remote attacke...

KB4019473: Windows 10 Version 1511 May 2017 Cumulative Update

The remote Windows 10 version 1511 host is missing security update KB4019473. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A security bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer due to an unspecified flaw. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, by convincing a us...

Beware of Hicurdismos: It’s a fake Microsoft Security Essentials installer that can lead to a support call scam

Note: Our Tech support scams FAQ page has the latest info on this type of threat, including scammer tactics, fake error messages, and the latest scammer hotlines. Wouldn’t it be a shame if, in trying to secure your PC, you inadvertently install malware and run the risk of being scammed? We recent...

Troldesh ransomware influenced by (the) Da Vinci code

We at the MMPC are constantly tracking new and emerging ransomware threats so we can be one step ahead of active campaigns and help protect our users. As part of these efforts, we recently came across a new variant of the Win32/Troldesh ransomware family. Ransomware, like most malware, is...

Citrix Known Issues - Hotfixes with SHA-1 Code Sign

This article describes an issue that no longer applies. As a courtesy, Citrix is keeping the article online to prevent broken links for customer who might have bookmarked it. Citrix is committed to complying with the Security Advisories published by Microsoft. Effective January 1, 2016, Microsoft...

IE 9 Catches Most Web-Based Malware Attacks, Test Shows

A new report shows that the latest version of Internet Explorer, equipped with some new anti-malware functionality, catches more Web-based malware attacks than any of the other major browsers on the market. IE 9 caught nearly 100 percent of the attacks thrown at it in a new test done by NSS Labs...

IE9 Adds Application Reputation Filter

The latest version of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer promises to make it harder for malicious hackers to push dodgy Web applications onto end user systems, with a new Application Reputation filter. In their latest post, the Internet Explorer Weblog, the company details the ways in which IE 9 and i...

Study: IE8 best at blocking malware sites

By Gregg Keizer, Computerworld A recently released report claims that Internet Explorer 8 IE8 is more than twice as effective at blocking malware sites than its nearest rival. According to NSS Labs, which conducted the Microsoft-sponsored study, IE8 blocked 69% of the 492 malware-distributing Web...

Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems

Internet Explorer 10 is fast and fluid, and lets your websites shine and perform just like native apps on your PC. Internet Explorer 10. Fast and fluid for Windows 7. • Fast. Internet Explorer 10 harnesses the untapped power of your PC, delivering pages full of vivid graphics, smoother video, and...

Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7

Internet Explorer 10 is fast and fluid, and lets your websites shine and perform just like native apps on your PC. Internet Explorer 10. Fast and fluid for Windows 7. • Fast. Internet Explorer 10 harnesses the untapped power of your PC, delivering pages full of vivid graphics, smoother video, and...

Internet Explorer 10 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems

Internet Explorer 10 is fast and fluid, and lets your websites shine and perform just like native apps on your PC. Internet Explorer 10. Fast and fluid for Windows 7. • Fast. Internet Explorer 10 harnesses the untapped power of your PC, delivering pages full of vivid graphics, smoother video, and...