A set of 13 exploits were released by the Shadow Brokers hacker group, with Microsoft providing a rapid response, downplaying ...

Windows Update may occasionally backfire with faulty patches, but for the most part, it’s meant to keep us safe from the latest threats. Microsoft regularly pushes new patches that address potential ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. I always advise individuals and organizations to apply the ...

A new Windows zero-day reportedly bypasses BitLocker, adding pressure on Microsoft as researchers debate the exploit’s real-world impact.

Proof-of-concept exploit code is now public for a vulnerability in Microsoft's Remote Registry client that could be used to take control of a Windows domain by downgrading the security of the ...

A new exploit has been found that allows attackers to use Notepad, one of the most trusted applications on Windows, to elevate their privileges to an administrator and bypass security. Experts say ...

The leak online of exploit code for an apparent Windows zero-day flaw dubbed "BlueHammer" could be the sign of a larger issue that security researchers face when collaborating with Microsoft on ...