Microsoft Windows, CrowdStrike
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Post-CrowdStrike catastrophe, Microsoft figures moving antivirus out of Windows kernel mode is a good idea
Microsoft says it's working on Windows to allow endpoint security solutions to operate effectively outside of the operating system's kernel, all with a view to preventing any future CrowdStrike-esque mega-outages.
Microsoft Eyes New Windows Security Layer To Prevent CrowdStrike Repeat
Microsoft reveals what it discussed during this week's private security summit focused on preventing a repeat of July's infamous CrowdStrike-triggered outage.
Microsoft Plans New Windows Security Platform to Prevent Future Outages
Microsoft is taking steps to prevent future security issues like the one caused by CrowdStrike in July, where a faulty software update led to a widespread Windows outage. During a private summit on September 10,
Microsoft plans to move security software out of the Windows kernel
CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor security software, which had widespread consequences for the entire Windows ecosystem. After assisting millions of PCs in
Windows is still making changes to prevent another CrowdStrike-type disaster
After what happened with CrowdStrike, Microsoft wants to ensure that the incident doesn't repeat itself by making some important changes to its security.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft is making some major Windows security changes following CrowdStrike outage
Microsoft is working with endpoint security companies to prevent CrowdStrike-esque outages from happening again.
New macOS Sequoia update reportedly not playing nice with VPNs and cybersecurity tools like CrowdStrike
The issue with macOS Sequoia not playing nice with cybersecurity tools was first discovered after some Mac users who upgraded ...
macOS Sequoia change breaks networking for VPN, antivirus software
Users of macOS 15 'Sequoia' are reporting network connection errors when using certain endpoint detection and response (EDR) ...
Cybersecurity Stocks Q2 Results: Benchmarking CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD)
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take ...
At Microsoft's security summit, experts debated how to prevent another global IT meltdown. Will it help?
In the wake of the devastating CrowdStrike meltdown earlier this year, Microsoft convened a meeting with leaders from the ...
CrowdStrike ex-employees: ‘Quality control was not part of our process’
Former company staffers said they raised concerns about quality and training for more than a year before the July outage.
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CrowdStrike Error Shuts Down Computers
On July 19, a worldwide outage of Windows machines occurred, disrupting hundreds of facilities and businesses. The affected facilities and businesses included but were not limited to airlines, banks, ...
Cybersecurity In The Aftermath: Rethinking Strategies After The Global IT Outage
Consider the recent CrowdStrike incident, the largest IT outage in history, which cost Fortune 500 companies more than $5 ...
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CrowdStrike and 1Password expand partnership to empower SMBs
Customers of 1Password XAM can now access enterprise-grade protection for ransomware and data breaches with CrowdStrike Falcon Go.