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Computerworld Microsoft Apr 25, 2018 Heads up: Total Meltdown exploit code now available on GitHub The massive security hole introduced by Microsoft for 64-bit Win7 and Server 2008 R2 now has working proof-of-concept code — and it's freely available on GitHub. While we haven't seen exploits in the wild, it's only a matter of days. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • The missing cumulative update for Win10 1709 appeared overnight — KB 4093105 • Windows 10: A guide to the updates • Microsoft cites 24% jump in tech support scams • 2nd-gen Ryzen review, AMD takes on Nvidia's GPP, and more | The Full Nerd Ep. 48 • Microsoft boosts anti-phishing skills of Chrome, the IE and Edge killer • Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds • You won't believe why the Win7 Monthly Rollup, KB 4093118, keeps installing itself The missing cumulative update for Win10 1709 appeared overnight — KB 4093105 A massive cumulative update for the latest version of Windows arrived last night, complete with noteworthy fixes. No indication why, but many report that the bug fix isn't being fed through Windows Update just yet. Read More ▶ Windows 10: A guide to the updates Here's what you need to know about each update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for KB4093105, released April 23, 2018. Read More ▶ Microsoft cites 24% jump in tech support scams According to the FBI, cybercrooks have changed tactics and sometimes pose as government agents or tech support reps for GPS, printer or cable companies, or virtual currency exchangers. Read More ▶ Video 2nd-gen Ryzen review, AMD takes on Nvidia's GPP, and more | The Full Nerd Ep. 48 Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In today's show we cover all the 2nd-gen Ryzen news/reviews you can handle, dive into AMD's battle with Nvidia's GPP, and answer all your burning questions Watch Now ▶ Microsoft boosts anti-phishing skills of Chrome, the IE and Edge killer The company has released an add-on for Chrome – dubbed 'Windows Defender Browser Protection' – that effectively gives up a major asset in its own Edge browser. Read More ▶ Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds Get the latest info on new builds of Windows 10 Redstone 4 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 17134, released on April 16, 2018. Read More ▶ You won't believe why the Win7 Monthly Rollup, KB 4093118, keeps installing itself A kludge built on a Carnak kludge, combined with a quirk in the way Windows Update works, has led to voluminous reports of KB 4093118 re-re-re-installing itself. Unless Microsoft fixes the bad setting, you may get re-installs forever. Read More ▶ Subscribe to Computerworld First Look Sign up for our popular daily newsletter. You'll get Computerworld's top stories, first thing in the morning. We deliver breaking news and in-depth features on topics like Windows 10 and enterprise mobility, as well as authoritative analyses of moves made by tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM and HP. Sign up now ▶ Get the Deep Technology Insights You Need Get ongoing access to our exclusive Insider content — in-depth articles available only to Insider members. You get access not only to Computerworld's Insider content but to selected Insider content from InfoWorld, CIO.com, Network World, CSO, and other IDG publications. Sign up at no cost today! ▶

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