Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web ...

Microsoft fixes critical Office zero-day security flaw. Update ASAP!

Yesterday was Microsoft’s big “Patch Tuesday,” which unleashed various security updates against 56 new vulnerabilities. This ...
Computer Weekly

PowerShell security threats greater than ever, researchers warn

Microsoft’s Windows PowerShell configuration management framework continues to be abused by cyber attackers, according to researchers, who have seen a surge in associated threats. In March 2016, ...

Why You Should Install Windows 11's December 2025 Patch ASAP

Install Windows 11’s December 2025 patch ASAP because it fixes major security flaws, including a PowerShell vulnerability and ...
Dark Reading

Cloud Security, PowerShell Expertise Emerge as Key SOC Analyst Skills

Though artificial intelligence is poised to drastically transform enterprise security operations centers (SOCs), for the moment at least, the top three technologies for new hires to be familiar with ...
Redmond Magazine

Windows PowerShell 5.0 Expected To Add Improved Security

Microsoft is planning to deliver its Windows Management Framework (WMF) 5.0 release-to-manufacturing (RTM) version by the end of this month, which also will bring PowerShell 5.0 with it. PowerShell ...
MCPmag

Improved Security Coming to Windows PowerShell 5.0

Microsoft has said that when PowerShell 5.0 arrives later this month, new security improvements will be coming with it. PowerShell 5.0 is the newest version of Microsoft's scripting language for ...