Plus: Microsoft warns of the importance of keeping Java patched.
Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has lost its long-time U.S. market lead to Google Chrome, according to stats published today by Adobe Digital Index (ADI).
The vulnerability has been discovered out of the wake of the Heartbleed bug disclosure.
Microsoft officially launched this week status.modern.ie, a Web site aimed at keeping the public informed on what new features and tweaks will be making their way into future updates and versions of IE.
The end is nearer for IPv4, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
The report by security firm FireEye found that network security can't keep up with the sophistication of today's attacks.
This month's security update also arrived with six "important" fixes and three new security advisories.
Microsoft today described some new features coming to Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Phone 8.1.
With IT facing more complex and new types of threats compared to years past, it's time to arm yourself with the best tools to keep you and your network secure.
Another major Web software flaw has been disclosed, one that could redirect your personal information into the wrong hands.
The fix comes on the heels of attackers actively exploiting the Internet Explorer Flash flaw against Windows XP users.
The latest flaw to strike every version of Microsoft's Web browser has been seen to be in active use by attackers.
Microsoft's free antivirus offering showed to be lacking when stacked up against its competitors.
The annual Verizon security report found that hackers are becoming both more efficient and quicker in their attacks.
Plus: OpenVPN keys are also at risk of theft due to bug; first Heartbleed-connected arrest made.
One of the features that IT pros will see this week with Microsoft's newly updated Internet Explorer 11 browser will be a new "Enterprise Mode."
While Web sites scramble to patch the vulnerability, it's time to change your online passwords.
Microsoft's April Security Update features only two "critical" bulletins.
As Microsoft continues to find more places where it can integrate Bing , it's becoming less and less likely the company can -- or will -- sell off Bing.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 04/01/2014
Mozilla's decision to halt its Firefox browser development for Windows 8.1 may be due, in part, to a confusing OS feature.