Microsoft Will Offer Windows 10 Through Windows Update

Microsoft will soon be on computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 start offering Windows 10 through Windows Update. It is primarily an optional update. According to Microsoft, this should make it easier for users to switch to the new operating system.

Early next year, the Windows 10 update will appear as "recommended update" will be offered. Depending on the Windows Update settings, this may mean that the upgrade takes place automatically. Before the actual installation is running, users have the ability to break down the system or put through. After installing Windows 10 users have 31 days to let restore the previous operating system and the latest version of Windows do not like Microsoft as late Terry Myerson know.

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There soon a new version of the Media Creation Tool, Microsoft software to witness a DVD or USB stick from which Windows 10 can be installed. Now there are between 32- and 64-bit and Windows version such as Home or Pro are selected, but later allows users to create a single image to make it all installations.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Designed With Privacy In Mind

Despite the privacy concerns of users Windows 10 developed with privacy in mind, as Microsoft has announced. The software giant responded to all the commotion that plays since the launch of the new operating system. This applies in particular to the data collected.

According to Microsoft's Terry Myerson, there were during the development of Windows 10 two central privacy principles.Namely that Windows 10 collects information to improve the software and users to determine what information is collected.In addition, Microsoft makes a distinction between the data it collects or not. These are three different levels.

The first level is safety and reliability information. Windows 10 In this case, collect a limited amount of information to provide users with a "safe and reliable" experience. This relates to device ID, device type and information from crashed programs. It is not about the content or files of users. Further, it would Microsoft take various steps in order to prevent that the name, e-mail address or ID of user account is stored.

The second level relates to personalized data, for example, a user's favorite club, so as to provide relevant information.However, users can determine what Microsoft may collect in this case. The third level refers Myerson advertisement data are not collected. Thus the content of e-mail or other communication is not scanned in order to offer targeted ads.

Parental Supervision

In addition to an explanation, Microsoft also revealed that because of the privacy criticized the "familiy features" will adapt, with the default settings will be better suited for teenagers. Microsoft also will customize the alerts that have children and parents about the usage reports. Windows 10 has parental controls, allowing children's activities can be monitored. There was criticism came from parents after upgrading to Windows 10 suddenly got all kinds of information about the surfing habits of their children.

Windows Version For The Internet Of Things Will Bitlocker

A special version of Windows for the Internet of Things (IoT) is intended will have several security measures that are also present in the normal versions. Windows 10 IoT Core is a Windows version without the familiar "Windows shell experience." Developers can develop an app for the operating system immediately to the interface of the device.

Windows 10 IoT Core works currently only on the Raspberry Pi and the second MinnowBoard Max, two mini-computers.The operating system is still in development and Microsoft will soon roll out a new test version. This version will also add multiple security to the system, namely Secure Boot and Bitlocker. Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption software that allows both the complete system and individual files can be encrypted.

Secure Boot is a security standard developed by the computer industry. Once the computer is booted, the firmware verifies the digital signature of each element of the boot software, including firmware, drivers and operating system. If all the signatures are correct will restart the computer and displays the firmware control to the operating system. The test version of Windows 10 IoT Core is via the Windows Insider Program download.

Update Windows 7 And 8.1, Allows Microsoft To Collect Additional Data

Microsoft is again under fire for collecting data from Windows users. Last week, the software giant has published several non-security related updates that add the "telemetry tracking service." Through this service, which also exists in Windows 10, additional system information is sent to Microsoft, reports gHacks.

It's about KB3068708, KB3022345, KB3075249 and KB3080149. The last two updates are optional but KB3068708 is a recommended update. By default Windows install this update whatsoever. Sending the data seems to only happen when users on Microsoft's Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) join in, so let Ars Technica know. However, this is done by default during the installation of Microsoft Office.

What data is accurately collected and sent to Microsoft is unclear. If CEIP is disabled, there appears little data to go to Microsoft's servers. Disabling CEIP requires different actions. Critics say Microsoft should make it easier for users to opt out of this type of data collection programs and clarifies what information is collected.

Torrent Tracker Windows Blocks 10 Users

A torrent site where users can download content illegally decided to block Windows 10 users, since the operating system "is nothing more than an espionage tool", so let the administrators know. Visitors to the torrent tracker ITS automatically to a video on YouTube redirected, which claims that all Windows 10 computer monitors.

TorrentFreak reports that also consider two other torrent trackers to not allow users with Windows 10. "Microsoft recently released Windows 10. We want our members to know that we consider to block the operating system on FSC. This means that you no longer running Windows 10 can use the site," according to the administrators of torrent tracker FSC.

Recently, there was a fuss about a Microsoft agreement entered into force on August 1, which states that Microsoft may block pirated games. Some websites think that the agreement applies to Windows 10, but the operating system is not mentioned in the agreement. However, for example, are mentioned Xbox and Windows games from Microsoft, as well as online gaming service Xbox Live.

Cisco Warns Of Emails With "Windows 10 Upgrade"

Cyber criminals have seized the launch of Windows 10 to distribute emails that attempt to infect surfers with ransomware. Before warns network giant Cisco . Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users can upgrade to the new Windows version.

And cyber criminals now play in. The emails have the subject line "10 Free Windows Update" and seem to come from update@microsoft.com. The message that the recipient can upgrade to Windows 10. For this, the attached "installer" should be opened. In reality, the e-mail attachment "Win10installer.zip" a variant of the CTB Locker, a known form of ransomware that encrypts files on the computer for ransom.

Then users get 96 hours to pay the ransom in bitcoin, otherwise they lose their files. According to Cisco, the ransomware is now widely distributed. The networking giant also advises users to backup their files and keep these offline, so they can not be attacked by cyber criminals.

Hashes:

SHA256: ec33460954b211f3e65e0d8439b0401c33e104b44f09cae8d7127a2586e33df4 (zip)
aa763c87773c51b75a1e31b16b81dd0de4ff3b742cec79e63e924541ce6327dd (executable)

Free Windows 10 Upgrade Makes Illegal Windows Not Legal

The free Windows 10 upgrade Microsoft for users of pirated Windows Version has announced it will not cause the operating system is suddenly legal, as the software giant says. Yesterday there was great commotion when Microsoft announced that all qualified computers, legal and illegal, will upgrade to Windows 10.

This upgrade will apply to users all over the world and not just in China, as confirmed a spokesman opposite Windows Follower Ed Bott . However, the upgrade does not change the status of the machine. "If a device is an illegal or incorrect license used for the upgrade, the device even after the upgrade as illegally or improperly licensed to be considered," explains a spokesman opposite the site Polygon.com . The spokesman further noted that the use of an illegal Windows version, according to experts increases the risk of malware and fraud.

Windows 10 Will Support Biometric Login

Windows 10 users will be able to scan through their finger, iris or face on both the operating system apps and websites login, so a password is not required. Microsoft has added biometric authentication to the operating system called Windows Hello. "Hello And Windows is not only easier than typing a password, it is also safer," says Microsoft's Joe Belfiore .

The biometric logon will be possible through several new Wnidows 10 devices. In case the device already has a fingerprint reader can be used with Windows 10 to unlock the device. Facial and iris detection requires Windows Hello a combination of special hardware and software.

Passport

Another solution that Microsoft has announced passwords and replace hot Passport. Allows users to, for example, websites or apps login without a password is required. Windows 10 authenticates the user in this case, without the need for a password is sent. This allows cybercriminals password nor steal on the server of the website or organization.

Users must first authenticate themselves for this Passport, which through Windows Hello or entering a PIN can. Once the user is authenticated via Passport has direct access to various websites and services. Belfiore notes that both Windows Hello as Passport "opt-in", users have to choose then also there.

"We understand how important it is to protect your biometric data against theft, and therefore your" biometric signature "safely stored on your device and is not shared with anyone," he tells. Meanwhile, Microsoft would work with several manufacturers to deliver devices that work with Windows Hello. In addition, all OEM systems with the Intel Real Sense 3D Camera logging support via face and iris.

Chinese Software Pirates Get Free Windows 10 Upgrade

Chinese software pirates who are still working with an illegal Windows version will be at the launch of Windows 10 can upgrade for free to a legal version of the operating system. That Microsoft CEO Terry Myerson announced at WinHEC technology conference in Shenzhen, China. "We will all qualified PCs, legal and illegal, to Windows 10 upgrade," says Myerson opposite news agency Reuters .

In this way, Microsoft hopes to gain more legal versions of Windows in China. Research would show that three quarters of China's software does not have a valid license. Microsoft is working with the Lenovo Group to roll out Windows 10 in China.The new operating system will also use the Chinese security company Qihoo 360 and the Chinese social networking giant Tencent be offered. Myerson also noted that Windows 10 will appear sometime this summer.

Microsoft Would Consider P2P Updates For Windows 10

Microsoft would consider for Windows 10 updates not only to offer through its own servers, but also spread through other sites. This reports The Verge based on a leaked test version of Windows 10. In this version, users can choose to receive updates from multiple locations so they can be downloaded faster.

In addition, users have the option to download apps and updates to computers on the local network or computers on the local network and computers on the Internet. P2P update feature has not been officially announced by Microsoft and it is unknown what technology the software giant used.

In 2013 was Pando Networks acquired by Microsoft. This company has developed a technology for the exchange of files that was based on that of BitTorrent, but includes various modifications. Soon there will be a new test version of Windows 10 appear to the public. This version will also include the new update method.