We roundup this month’s latest security news—from the latest Microsoft patches to hacking news, as well as top antivirus solutions that can keep you protected.
Microsoft Rolls Out First Windows 10 Update
Last August 5, Microsoft delivered a large Windows 10 ‘servicing update’ that clocked in at a third of a gigabyte. It was called ‘KB3081424’and has been distributed to Windows Insiders (users who volunteered to try thepreview program) as well as everyone who upgraded to Windows 10since its launch.KB3081424 is a non-security update, with no patches for vulnerabilities. It included tweaks to enhance the operating system’s functionality with new improvements and features.
Hacking News – August 2015
A group called ‘Islamic State Hacking Division’ published personal details of over 1,400 US government and military personnel, urging its supporters to attack the people on the list. The spreadsheet was published online last August 12 and exposed names, phone numbers, email addresses, and passwords. Some members of the NASA, the Marine Corps, the air force, the state department, and FBI were among those on the list.
In a rather surprising turn of events, hundreds of thousands of new users signed up for Ashley Madison, the famous infidelity website, according to the parent company Avid Life Media. Despite the fact that the website was hacked and the personal data of millions of its clients were leaked. The hackers posted over 32 million names, emails, physical addresses and credit card numbers of people using the cheaters’ dating site.
Best-Selling Antivirus Software for Windows 8.1
BitDefender, Qihoo 360, and Kaspersky topped the list of bestselling anti-virus software. AV-Test (a leading antivirus testing house) released these findings after assessing almost 30 available antimalware solutions for Windows 8.1, pitting them against each other in terms of protection, usability, and performance.
About the Author:
Mike Rana is the Chief Technology Advisor of Orion Network Solutions. Orion Network Solutions specializes in providing Computer Installation, Maintenance and Consulting services along with 24x7 help desk services for small and midsize companies. We provide network solutions that enable small businesses to not only lower their management cost but also increases employee productivity at the same low price. We offer network solution that become integral part of your organization and can provide an increase in productivity of your organization.
Microsoft Rolls Out First Windows 10 Update
Last August 5, Microsoft delivered a large Windows 10 ‘servicing update’ that clocked in at a third of a gigabyte. It was called ‘KB3081424’and has been distributed to Windows Insiders (users who volunteered to try thepreview program) as well as everyone who upgraded to Windows 10since its launch.KB3081424 is a non-security update, with no patches for vulnerabilities. It included tweaks to enhance the operating system’s functionality with new improvements and features.
Hacking News – August 2015
A group called ‘Islamic State Hacking Division’ published personal details of over 1,400 US government and military personnel, urging its supporters to attack the people on the list. The spreadsheet was published online last August 12 and exposed names, phone numbers, email addresses, and passwords. Some members of the NASA, the Marine Corps, the air force, the state department, and FBI were among those on the list.
In a rather surprising turn of events, hundreds of thousands of new users signed up for Ashley Madison, the famous infidelity website, according to the parent company Avid Life Media. Despite the fact that the website was hacked and the personal data of millions of its clients were leaked. The hackers posted over 32 million names, emails, physical addresses and credit card numbers of people using the cheaters’ dating site.
Best-Selling Antivirus Software for Windows 8.1
BitDefender, Qihoo 360, and Kaspersky topped the list of bestselling anti-virus software. AV-Test (a leading antivirus testing house) released these findings after assessing almost 30 available antimalware solutions for Windows 8.1, pitting them against each other in terms of protection, usability, and performance.
About the Author:
Mike Rana is the Chief Technology Advisor of Orion Network Solutions. Orion Network Solutions specializes in providing Computer Installation, Maintenance and Consulting services along with 24x7 help desk services for small and midsize companies. We provide network solutions that enable small businesses to not only lower their management cost but also increases employee productivity at the same low price. We offer network solution that become integral part of your organization and can provide an increase in productivity of your organization.
