For years, Windows users have been allowed to essentially ignore the responsibilities of security while having to deal with the consequences of insecurity. Windows XP has always had the requisite ...

If you have ever used a personal firewall application such as ZoneAlarm, you are probably familiar with seeing cryptic alert messages pop up on your screen. Essentially, any time a new or unknown ...

If you have managed to download a copy of Windows Vista and get it installed, then you have definitely encountered the new User Account Control (UAC) feature. Just in case you haven't, UAC is a ...

A few months ago, I wrote about User Account Control (UAC), a controversial new feature slated for inclusion in Windows Vista. Here’s what I had to say last December: The theory behind UAC is sound: ...

Due to the critical nature of recently issued Microsoft Exchange security updates, admins need to know that the updates may have installation issues on servers where User Account Control (UAC) is ...