In this article, I will show you how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server when required. For example, here is a KB2733626 showing instructions for using SQL Server 2012 in the FIPS 140-2-compliant mode. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) is a standard developed by the “The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in…
In this guide we will discuss “How to Fix Windows Security Blank Screen Issue”. Please see Missing Windows Defender? Install and manage Microsoft Defender via Windows Security on Windows Server. Windows Security serves as the frontline defense for your system, ensuring its safety and integrity. However, encountering a blank screen when attempting to access the…
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In our day-to-day activities on the internet, cyber threats hide in unexpected places, ready to infiltrate your devices and wreak havoc. Knowing how malware can get into your computer is crucial to protect yourself better. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps to “Safeguard Your PC Against Common Malware Entry Points”. Please see Missing…
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the default Windows Security solution meant to defend and protect your system against threats like ransomware, viruses, spyware, and other type of malicious files. In this article, we will discuss how to Permit a Blocked File or App in Windows Security Manually. Please see How to permit and run only certain…
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Security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the fingerprint sensors of some Windows PCs. These could be exploited to bypass Windows Hello’s biometric fingerprint login. The affected sensors manufactured by Elan, Googix, and Synaptics, all use a match-on-chip (MoC) design where the biometric test occurs within a shielded microprocessor on the chip itself. In this article, we…
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The Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSERT) is a standalone tool specifically designed for Windows users to scan, detect, and remove various types of malware, including viruses, spyware, and unwanted software. What sets it apart is that it doesn’t require any additional installation, making it a convenient and efficient option to safeguard your computer. Similar to the…
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In today’s digital landscape, maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive data is of utmost importance. Windows operating systems provide various security features to safeguard critical system components and user credentials. Please see Smart App Control and how to enable Phishing Protection: Windows 11 New Security Features, and How to enable or disable Core Isolation…
Protecting your Windows PC from potentially unwanted applications (PUA) is essential to ensure smooth and secure operation. These applications can disrupt your system, slow down performance, display intrusive ads, and even install harmful software. Fortunately, Windows 10 and Windows 11 provides built-in features that can help safeguard your PC from PUAs. In this comprehensive guide,…
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You may have the SID and do not know the user it belongs to. Or the use is known, but do not know the SID. So there will be a need to use a windows command. Matching the SIDs to accounts is very easy using the necessary commands. In this article, we shall discuss “How…
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The SID (Security Identifier) or Windows user SID is used to identify a security principal or security group and is like a passport that is assigned to every computer during the installation of the operating system. In this guide, we shall discuss “How to Find Security Identifier on Windows [Part 2]”. Here is a similar…
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Windows Defender Credential Guard can be enabled either by using Group Policy (GPO), Windows registry, the Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI), or the Windows Defender Credential Guard hardware readiness tool. Credential Guard can also protect secrets in a Hyper-V virtual machine, just as it would on a physical machine. In this article, we shall discuss how…
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Core isolation is a security feature of Microsoft Windows that protects important core processes of Windows from malicious software by isolating them in memory. It does this by running those core processes in a virtualized environment. Memory integrity is also referred to as Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) which is a Windows security feature that makes it difficult for…
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In this article, you will learn how to Fix SmartScreen can’t be reached right now on Windows 10 and 11. When it comes to Microsoft products, security is crucial, which is why Windows 10 and 11 have the built-in security feature SmartScreen. It’s an anti-malware feature that runs in the cloud and stops computers from…
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