News in the Microsoft category

Minecraft Movie scheduled for a May 2019 Release

Mojang announced today that The Minecraft Movie will be coming to 3D and IMAX on May 24th 2019. Being produced by Lego Movie producer Roy Lee, and written and directed by Rob McElhnney, the Minecraft Movie is eagerly anticipated by people of all ages.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 27, 2016
- 03:26 PM
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Windows 10 Preview Build 14371 Released. Adds Activation Troubleshooter.

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14371 for the PC to insiders on the fast ring. As Microsoft is focusing on fixing bugs for the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update release, there is only one new feature related to Windows activation added to this build.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 23, 2016
- 02:37 PM
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14366. Launches new Bug Bash

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14366 and Mobile Build 14364 to insiders on the fast ring. Since Microsoft is pushing to release the Windows 10 Anniversary Update this summer, they will no longer be focusing on adding new features to the operating system, but instead focus on resolving bugs..
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 15, 2016
- 06:54 PM
- 0
June's Patch Tuesday patches 44 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products

June's Microsoft Patch Tuesday is here and there are 16 security updates for Microsoft products that resolve 44 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. Everyone should immediately install these updates to protect their computer.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 14, 2016
- 05:42 PM
- 5
LinkedIn being purchased by Microsoft for 26.2 Billion. LNKD shares soar 46%

Microsoft and LinkedIn announced today that Microsoft will be purchasing LinkedIn in all-cash deal for 26.2 billion dollars. This deal values shares of LinkedIn stock at $196, which caused today's share price to jump 46%.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 13, 2016
- 03:16 PM
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Windows 10 Build 14361 Released with LastPass Extension and enhanced Docker Support

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14361 has been released to fast ring and it comes with some nice features and bug fixed. Some of the main improvements include a LastPass extension for Microsoft Edge, native Docker implementation on Windows 10 with Hyper-V containers, Windows Ink improvements, new icons, and Settings improvements.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 08, 2016
- 06:54 PM
- 0
Mojang has sold over 100 Million Copies of Minecraft

In a massive achievement, Mojang has sold over 100,000,000 copies of Minecraft.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 02, 2016
- 03:00 PM
- 0
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14352 Released

Yesterday, Microsoft released build 14352 of the Windows 10 Insider Preview to insiders on the fast ring. The highlights of this release are improvements to how Cortana can play music for you, settings timers with updated sticky notes, and a compass on the ruler.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 27, 2016
- 08:30 AM
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HP launches the Omen Windows 10 Gaming PC Line

As an indication of HPs renewed focus on gaming, HP announced a new lineup of laptops, desktops, and monitors for their Omen brand. Going forward HP will be releasing gaming systems under the Omen name with a wide range of options depending on the customer's needs.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 26, 2016
- 11:25 AM
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Almost 1 million Xbox Live Gamertags being made Available Today

Starting today at 2PM EST, Microsoft will be making available almost one million Gamertags from unused accounts to active Xbox Live Gold subscribers. There is a catch, though, as a subscriber will need to have at 1 year of cumulative Xbox Live Gold tenure to claim one. These gamertags will be released over a 24-hour period.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 18, 2016
- 01:52 PM
- 0
Microsoft says NO MORE to Tech Support Company Ads

For years now Remote Tech Support scams have been running rampant and scaring people into buying unnecessary support services. It appears Microsoft feels the same way as they have decided to ban all advertisements for third-party technical support services to consumers in Bing.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 13, 2016
- 03:00 PM
- 7
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342 Released

Today Microsoft pushed out build 14342 of the Windows 10 Insider Preview to insiders on the fast ring. The highlights of this release are new extensions for Microsoft Edge, real-time notifications in Microsoft Edge, swipe navigation in Edge, Bash improvements, Skype improvements, and updated visuals for the UAC dialog.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 11, 2016
- 07:00 AM
- 0
May's Patch Tuesday delivers 16 Security Updates for Microsoft Products

May's Microsoft Patch Tuesday is here and there are 16 security updates for Microsoft products. Included in these updates are patches for 8 vulnerabilities labeled as critical because they allow an attacker to perform remote code execution on the vulnerable product.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 10, 2016
- 10:43 PM
- 1
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14332 Released and launch of Bug Bash

Microsoft has pushed out build 14332 of the Windows 10 Insider Preview to insiders on the fast ring. The highlights of this release are Bash and Command Prompt improvements, Cortana being able to search Office 368 data, and improved battery life.
- Lawrence Abrams
- April 27, 2016
- 09:15 AM
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Yeabests.cc: A fileless infection using WMI to hijack your Browser

A new fileless browser hijacker called Yeabests.cc or TopYea has been discovered. This infection creates a WMI event handler that executes a VBScript script every 10 seconds to infect your browsers shortcuts so it opens a site under the developers control.
- Lawrence Abrams
- April 25, 2016
- 09:15 AM
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Radamant Ransomware dev not happy with Emsisoft after Decrypter Released

The developer of the Radamant Ransomware Kit does not appear to be happy with Fabian Wosar and Emsisoft for the releases of decrypters that allow the victim's to recover their files for free. This displeasure is being shown in the names of their C2 servers and strings in the malware executable.
- Lawrence Abrams
- December 29, 2015
- 11:15 AM
- 5
Microsoft warns Adware Developers to stop using Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Microsoft announced Monday that they will no longer tolerate adware that utilizes man-in-the-middle attacks to inject advertisements into web browsers. These techniques do not use the browser's normal extensibility model and thus remove the choice from the end user.
- Lawrence Abrams
- December 24, 2015
- 10:20 AM
- 1
Microsoft leaks Xboxlive.com Certificate and what you need to know to Protect Yourself

Microsoft released an advisory yesterday about an accidental leak of their xboxlive.com SSL certificate's private key. This would potentially allow an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack to sniff the encrypted communication.
- Lawrence Abrams
- December 09, 2015
- 06:09 PM
- 0
Microsoft Releases 12 Security Updates for December's Patch Tuesday

Today Microsoft released their October Patch Tuesday updates that consists of 12 security updates, with eight of them being marked as critical due to vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution. All Windows users should install these security updates immediately.
- Lawrence Abrams
- December 08, 2015
- 01:47 PM
- 0
Xbox One Breaks Records during Black Friday

Microsoft announced record sales and engagement for Xbox One over the Black Friday week. Also announced is the increased adoption of Windows 10 by PC gamers.
- Lawrence Abrams
- December 04, 2015
- 05:50 PM
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