A hacking campaign took just days to exploit a newly disclosed security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows version of WinRAR, ...

Microsoft is warning against a simple hack that enables those still using Windows XP to receive security updates through 2019. The trick involves modifying the system registry, a process that is ...

Microsoft’s strict Windows 11 requirements have turned a routine upgrade into a referendum on who deserves modern software.

Zero-Day Windows Bug Linked to North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Security researchers say the previously unknown Windows vulnerability was exploited by the notorious hacking group, potentially giving ...

Now that Windows 10 is no longer supported, it's become a more attractive target for hackers. That doesn't mean you need to upgrade right away—here's how to stay protected.

In a Monday blog post, Eric Ligman, global partner experience lead in Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Group, said his now-infamous blog post titled "Regardless of what any hack says, a Windows 7 upgrade ...

Update, Nov. 09, 2024: This story, originally published Nov. 06, now includes details of gamer numbers using Windows 11. Way back in the mists of time when I played games on my Amiga with pirated ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This story has been updated on August 5 with a statement from ...

Real desktop optimization happens below the surface. These Registry hacks remove the small annoyances that negatively impact your workflow.

Recently Microsoft introduced a new Windows 11 feature called “Recall,” which aims to enhance user convenience by capturing frequent screenshots of user activity. While this feature is designed to ...

RID Hacking is a serious security threat. It targets Windows 10 and 11 systems. This attack exploits the Relative Identifier (RID) system. RIDs are unique IDs for user accounts. They determine access ...

It is official: There is a community-developed and tested, unsupported hack that sets up an Intel-based Mac to dual-boot between OS X and 32-bit Windows XP SP2 and, it’s presumed, Windows 2003 Server ...