Windows 10: Windows 10 - Swtich User Feature; Security Risk?

Discus and support Windows 10 - Swtich User Feature; Security Risk? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; When user using the switch user feature in Windows 10 in a business environment I want to confirm that there is no risk of hijacking the information... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Lisa_PM, Oct 18, 2019.

  1. LISA_PM
    Lisa_PM Win User

    Windows 10 - Swtich User Feature; Security Risk?


    When user using the switch user feature in Windows 10 in a business environment I want to confirm that there is no risk of hijacking the information on the account that is not being used? If that dormant user has files or information open when the switch user feature was used what happens their account until it is activated again. Is the account frozen or locked? Thanks!

    :)
     
    Lisa_PM, Oct 18, 2019
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  2. ASROCK
    AsRock Win User

    Is windsows 7 a security risk?

    There is 2 security risks. No one can stop security holes even more so with MS software as it would be more targeted although Linux has got to be going up on that list to now.

    1. Your comp being online
    2. The user
     
    AsRock, Oct 18, 2019
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  3. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User
    Windows 8 Secure Boot Feature: Not So Secure?

    • Linux
    • Linux
    • Linux
    • Linux
    • Oh and OSX
    Here is a statement from a Kernal Developer at Red Hat:

    I'm not sure this exploits the legacy BIOS but rather it exploits the legacy boot method on MBR drives, injecting a signed key before the OS boots, which you are correct in that it has nothing to do with Windows 8. And the simplest fix would just be to require boot drives use GPT when Secure Boot is enabled in UEFI.
     
    newtekie1, Oct 18, 2019
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  4. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    Windows 10 - Swtich User Feature; Security Risk?

    Comodo Software users Windows 10 *Important*

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    "Hi All,
    We stronly advise Comodo users not to update to latest MS update KB4022716, which is available for Windows 10 users till they have new fixed version of Comodo internet security products installed.

    Affected Products:
    - Comodo Internet Security / Comodo Antivirus / Comodo Firewall (Affected versions: v6246 and below)
    - Comodo Cloud Antivirus (Affected versions: v533 and below)
    - Internet Security Essentials (Affected versions: v81 and below)
    - Comodo Secure Shopping (Affected versions: v97 and below)

    Possible Problems:
    In case you have updated to MS update KB4022716 prior to updating to latest fixed version of Comodo products, following issues may appear:

    - Crashing browsers
    - May not be able to login to Windows

    Resolution:
    If you are able to login, you can uninstall Comodo and re-install latest fixed Comodo version. Else you need to go to Windows Safe Mode and uninstall Comodo product or re-store system to state before Comodo product was installed.

    In case you want to keep Comodo and pause Windows updates for some time, you may use following steps:
    Step - 1: Click on Start icon on Windows
    Step - 2: Next click on Settings menu item, it will open "Windows Settings" window
    Step - 3: Select "Update & Security" section from there and it will show "Windows Update" section
    Step - 4: Click on "Advanced Options" next, there is "Pause Updates" section allowing you to pause Windows updates for next several days

    You can find same steps with images here .

    Reason:
    There are unexpected changes in last MS update KB4022716, which are incompatible with Comodo products.    "

    https://forums.comodo.com/news-anno...ate-kb4022716os-build-15063447-t119928.0.html
     
    P4-630, Oct 18, 2019
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