Microsoft Silent Update Torpedoes Windows Defender

A broken Microsoft Windows Defender signature file that was causing system file checks to fail got a patch this week – but the patch caused an even bigger issue, making Defender user-triggered antivirus scans fail altogether. The issue was in place for about a day before Microsoft re-patched the...

Samsung asks users to scan their Smart TVs for malware – Here’s how to

By Waqas Samsung tweeted and then deleted that tweet stating that users should scan their Smart TVs for malware “every few weeks.” Smart devices are vulnerable to all sorts of digital threats, and this is not a hidden reality as we often hear about internet connected devices getting hacked or...

Specifically Crafted Archive/Container Files can Bypass Initial Scans

SUMMARY Specifically-crafted archive and container files can potentially bypass initial malware scans in some products. AFFECTED PRODUCTS Products --- Symantec Mail Security for Domino Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Symantec Brightmail Gateway Symant...