Microsoft released a "minor update" for its Windows 10 technical preview for smartphones on Tuesday.
Windows 10 will launch at the "end of July," according to Microsoft hardware partner AMD.
Just one day after Microsoft released its monthly security patch, attackers had already reverse-engineered one of the bulletins and have been using it in active attacks.
This month's Security Update includes a fix for a 0-day issue in Microsoft Office.
While still very much a work in progress, the first preview for the next version of Microsoft's smartphone-based OS feels more like a minor upgrade.
Security firm Cylance has reportedly uncovered a Windows security issue that could lead to attackers stealing user credentials.
If the company wants Windows 10 to be a success, it's going to need to make a strong argument for the OS in front of its core audience.
Despite not being officially supported by Microsoft for the last year, 250 million users are still actively using Windows XP, according to market analysts.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/08/2015
Microsoft is planning a second release of Windows 10 next year that reportedly goes by the code name of "Redstone."
Microsoft's Mark Russinovich commented that a future version of Windows could be open source.
The feature is all about allocating relocating dynamic memory that might be going to waste
This spring will be a busy one for Microsoft, as the company tries to convince enterprises to jump onboard its upcoming products and services.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 04/01/2015
Vulnerability management vendor Secunia last week released its annual "Secunia Vulnerability Review," with findings pointing an overall rise to vulnerabilities in 2014 by 18 percent compared to 2013.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/01/2015
Microsoft announced a switch today from its previously outlined Windows 10 browser development strategy.
As Microsoft continues its march toward a subscription-centric business model, customers are on the hunt for the hidden gotchas.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 03/23/2015