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Microsoft alerted about new Windows flaw by NSA - OnMSFT.com - January 14, 2020

Microsoft alerted about new Windows flaw by NSA

March 6, 2021January 14, 2020 by Kareem Anderson

The exploit comes as Microsoft ends security support for Windows 7 and attempts to shift consumers and businesses still using the soon-to-be vulnerable OS, over to Windows 10. 

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UK, Spain and others hit by large-scale cyber attack on Windows machines, affecting health services, utilities and more

May 12, 2017 by Jack Wilkinson

Microsoft Windows-based machines worldwide are being attacked by ransomware, with reports linking it to the leaked hacking tools used by the NSA. The UKs National Health Service (NHS) and other large organisations have been affected.

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Microsoft news recap: hardware event on May 2nd, responds to NSA exploits leak and more

April 16, 2017 by Jack Wilkinson

Take a look at the top Microsoft news over the past week - from the May event being confirmed for May 2nd to Microsoft's response at the leak of NSA exploits for Windows.

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Microsoft responds to NSA's Windows exploits, urges customers to upgrade to supported versions

April 15, 2017 by Jack Wilkinson

Microsoft has responded to the exploits leaked by Shadow Brokers that were being used by the NSA. Most are patched, however, Windows 10 was affected and 3 exploits could not be reproduced.

NSA's chest of Windows exploits leaked, affects Windows 2000 to 8 and more - OnMSFT.com - January 14, 2020

NSA's chest of Windows exploits leaked, affects Windows 2000 to 8 and more

April 15, 2017 by Jack Wilkinson

The NSA's chest of exploits for Microsoft's Windows operating systems, including server editions, has been released online by Shadow Brokers.

New report shows the NSA used Word Macros, considered a security risk - OnMSFT.com - January 14, 2020

New report shows the NSA used Word Macros, considered a security risk

June 14, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

Two new reports out by The Hill and Vice are both showing that the NSA used programmable Word Macro shortcuts.

Transparency center in Brussels hopes to rebuild government faith in Microsoft security

June 11, 2015 by Joseph Finney

Spy Agencies could've installed malware using Unencrypted YouTube videos and Microsoft Live log-ins

August 18, 2014 by Staff Writer

Microsoft offers better transparency when it comes to US government requests for consumer data

February 3, 2014 by Ron

Microsoft wants to protect foreign users' data, offers non-US data centers

January 23, 2014 by Ron

Report claims Windows error reporting system bugged by NSA, Microsoft denies it

December 30, 2013 by Ron

Microsoft joins coalition, writes to government asking for NSA web spying reform

December 9, 2013 by Ron

Court finds that Microsoft and Skype did not violate data protection laws

November 18, 2013 by Ron

Microsoft teams up with Google, Apple and others in push for NSA spying reform

November 2, 2013 by Ron

Leaked document reveals NSA's ability to tap into Google and Yahoo servers without them even knowing

October 30, 2013 by Zac Bowden

Microsoft's former chief privacy adviser after NSA ordeal: 'I don't trust Microsoft now'

October 1, 2013 by Ron

Nokia close to implementing quantum cryptography for mobile phones

September 5, 2013 by Ron

Microsoft and Google join forces to sue the US Government over surveillance transparency

August 31, 2013 by Ron

NSA: Forget Windows XP, migrate to Windows 7

May 2, 2011 by Ron

The National Security Agency, responsible for protecting United States government communications and

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