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10 things I’d never, ever do as an IT professional

I have been working in the IT industry for over 30 years, for most of this time as an editor at PC-WELT (PCWorld’s German sister publication), specializing in security. I test antivirus software, give tips on how to make Windows more secure, am constantly on the lookout for the best security tools…

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10 things I’d never, ever do as an IT professional

I have been working in the IT industry for over 30 years, for most of this time as an editor at PC-WELT (PCWorld’s German sister publication), specializing in security. I test antivirus software, give tips on how to make Windows more secure, am constantly on the lookout for the best security tools…
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Hackers Aren’t Just After Your Devices

Antivirus isn’t enough—hackers are after doors they can open…

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Hackers Aren’t Just After Your Devices

Antivirus isn’t enough—hackers are after doors they can open…
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Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware

An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in the wild. …

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Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware

An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in the wild. …
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Microsoft oversells Windows 11’s Smart App Control as a “top antivirus solution”

Smart App Control is a Windows 11 security feature that requires a clean OS installation to work as intended. According to a recent post from Microsoft, users who upgrade and enable the feature will benefit from enhanced security. However, the company provides vague and arguably misleading explanations that could do…Read Entire Article…

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Microsoft oversells Windows 11’s Smart App Control as a “top antivirus solution”

Smart App Control is a Windows 11 security feature that requires a clean OS installation to work as intended. According to a recent post from Microsoft, users who upgrade and enable the feature will benefit from enhanced security. However, the company provides vague and arguably misleading explanations that could do…Read Entire Article…
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New ‘Defendnot’ tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender

A new tool called ‘Defendnot’ can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. …

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New ‘Defendnot’ tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender

A new tool called ‘Defendnot’ can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. …
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