“Almost two years ago, Adobe formally announced that Flash Player would cease to be developed and supported by the end 2020. Google immediately followed suit announcing that Flash would slowly be phased out of Chrome as 2020 approached.”
A first look at Microsoft’s new Chromium-powered Edge browser
“Microsoft is rebuilding its Edge browser on Chromium. The software maker has been testing versions of this browser internally at Microsoft, and now The Verge has secured an exclusive first look at the early work thanks to a source who wishes to remain anonymous.”
Researchers find 36 new security flaws in LTE protocol
“The vulnerabilities allow attackers to disrupt mobile base stations, block incoming calls to a device, disconnect users from a mobile network, send spoofed SMS messages, and eavesdrop and manipulate user data traffic.”
Firefox, Edge, Safari, And Tesla Hacked At Pwn2Own 2019
“Earlier this week, Pwn2Own Vancouver 2019 kicked off with participants from all around the world. This year was the first time in the contest’s history to include an automotive category. The event was sponsored by Microsoft, VMware, and Tesla.”
Firefox, Edge, Safari, And Tesla Hacked At Pwn2Own 2019
“Earlier this week, Pwn2Own Vancouver 2019 kicked off with participants from all around the world. This year was the first time in the contest’s history to include an automotive category. The event was sponsored by Microsoft, VMware, and Tesla.”
BitLocker hacked? Disk encryption – and why you still need it [VIDEO]
“That has led to us getting asked, “Is BitLocker cracked? Is disk encryption still worth it?” The answers are “No” and “Yes”, and this week’s Naked Security Live video explains why.”
Microsoft releases Windows Defender Application Guard extensions for Chrome and Firefox
“Alongside of the announcement of Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18358 in the Fast ring, Microsoft announced that it’s releasing a Windows Defender Application Guard extension for Chrome and Firefox. It’s exclusive to Insiders for now, but it will be available for everyone soon.”
Windows Defender for Chrome and Firefox requires Microsoft Edge
“Microsoft has given its best, and sometimes its worst, to put its Internet Explorer past behind it and push Microsoft Edge to its users. It has failed and is reworking Edge to use Chrome’s engine instead.”
Some Windows 7, 8.1 users reporting Security Essentials and Windows Defender problems
“A number of Windows 7 and 8.1 users are encountering problems with Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender. Users are seeing their automatic anti-malware protection turned off without their knowledge and are seeing out-of-date virus definitions.”
Some Windows 7, 8.1 users reporting Security Essentials and Windows Defender problems
“A number of Windows 7 and 8.1 users are encountering problems with Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender. Users are seeing their automatic anti-malware protection turned off without their knowledge and are seeing out-of-date virus definitions.”
