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Image: Shutterstock / Branislav Nenin A few years ago Google completed its switch from an Ubuntu-based Linux desktop to Debian. Now Google has detailed how this change has led to rolling releases for Linux desktops with faster and smoother upgrades as well as faster security patching. After over 15 years with Ubuntu as the […] More
thodonal88 — Shutterstock A new survey shows that cybersecurity is the hot skill area being sought across enterprises in today’s environment. That’s where the opportunities are. Let’s face it, though — learning and gaining proficiency in cybersecurity requires hours, days, and months of study and hands-on experimentation. There are entire college majors focusing on cybersecurity. […] More
Image: Getty Microsoft says it will end support for Microsoft 365 apps on its legacy Windows versions after January 10, 2023. Admins should bookmark the date if they want to keep Office apps and others in the Microsoft 365 fold protected with security updates. Two big events coincide on January 10 that affect Office services […] More
Image: Getty A recently discovered form of powerful banking malware has quickly become one of the most prolific threats to Android users. First uncovered in June, MaliBot steals passwords, bank details and the contents of cryptocurrency wallets from users – and it does so by bypassing multi-factor authentication protections. The malware can also access text […] More
Image: Shutterstock / baranq Microsoft has warned that a large-scale phishing campaign using “adversary-in-the-middle” or AiTM websites has hit more than 10,000 organizations since September 2021. AiTM sounds like bad news as the phishing sites can skip authentication on sites even when the user has enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA). The attack involves hijacking a user’s […] More
Image: Jetta Productions Inc/Getty Images Microsoft has released its July 2022 Patch Tuesday update to address 84 flaws affecting Windows and two affecting its Chromium-based Edge browser. It’s the first Patch Tuesday after Microsoft this week officially launched its Autopatch service for enterprise customers on Windows or Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licenses. While Autopatch […] More
By Rawpixel.com — Shutterstock According to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, an increase of 70% from the previous year. As anyone who’s gotten a fraud alert from their credit card company knows, tech has long played a role in stopping fraudulent transactions. Now, though, […] More
University students with laptops studying in the library. Image: Getty/Klaus Vedfelt The number of ransomware attacks against schools and universities is on the rise – and victims are struggling to recover after their networks have been hit. According to analysis by cybersecurity researchers at Sophos, education is facing an increased challenge from the threat of […] More
