Almost all new malware is targeting Windows
2022 was a big year for new malware strains, with more than 95% targeting Windows users......»»
SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users: Over 105,000 samples identified
Zimperium’s zLabs team has uncovered a new and widespread threat dubbed SMS Stealer. Detected during routine malware analysis, this malicious software has been found in over 105,000 samples, affecting more than 600 global brands. SMS Stealer.....»»
There’s one gaping hole in the Windows Arm app ecosystem
Adobe has launched Illustrator for Windows on Arm in beta, but one important app has been left behind......»»
Mysterious family of malware hid in Google Play for years
Mandrake's ability to go unnoticed was the result of designs not often seen in Android malware. Enlarge A mysterious family of Android malware with a demonstrated history of effectively concealing its myriad spying acti.....»»
Genomewide prediction: A promising approach for improving russet formation in apple breeding programs
A research team has demonstrated that genomewide prediction is a promising approach for targeting russet formation in apple breeding programs. This method effectively predicts the russet trait, which is a complex quantitative trait controlled by many.....»»
Securing remote access to mission-critical OT assets
In this Help Net Security interview, Grant Geyer, Chief Strategy Officer at Claroty, discusses the prevalent vulnerabilities in Windows-based engineering workstations (EWS) and human-machine interfaces (HMI) within OT environments. Geyer also address.....»»
Review: Action1 – Simple and powerful patch management
Although endpoint anti-malware and other security controls are now standard at the operating system level, keeping all endpoint software up-to-date and secure remains an open issue for many organizations. Patch management is not yet a commodity, and.....»»
People are arguing about this classic macOS feature, and it’s hilarious
A simple post on X ignited a firestorm of debate over whether macOS or Windows does one simple thing better. The results were amusing and often very strange......»»
Browsing your Android phone’s files on Windows 11 just got a lot easier
Microsoft is testing out a new Windows 11 feature that will make browsing files on your Android phone a lot easier and straightforward. The post Browsing your Android phone’s files on Windows 11 just got a lot easier appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Grab a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $19.97
The Windows 11 Pro sale price of $19.97 delivers an 89% discount off retail, but the deal is valid for a limited time only.Get Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97.If you're looking for a cheap Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license to use on a testing or gaming.....»»
Windows might need to become more like Macs to prevent future outages
Microsoft wants to follow in Apple's footsteps to prevent the CrowdStrike outage from happening again, but it's easier said than done......»»
97% of CrowdStrike systems are back online; Microsoft suggests Windows changes
Kernel access gives security software a lot of power, but not without problems. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrik.....»»
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x vs. Apple MacBook Air M3
The Apple MacBook Air M3 has reigned supreme as the most efficient 13-inch laptop. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x leverage Qualcomm and Windows on Arm for a win?.....»»
Microsoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access......»»
France’s cyber unit preps for cyberattacks targeting Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics organizers are expecting a wave of cyberattacks to target the Games when the sporting extravaganza kicks off in earnest this weekend......»»
OWC extends its popular $99 Thunderbolt Dock sale through July 28
OWC's Thunderbolt dock, which is on sale for $99, features 14 ports to connect peripherals to your Mac or Windows machine.Get the OWC Thunderbolt Dock for just $99.99.OWC's popular Thunderbolt Dock sale has been extended through July 28, allowing sho.....»»
Chrome will now prompt some users to send passwords for suspicious files
Google says passwords and files will be deleted shortly after they are deep-scanned. (credit: Chrome) Google is redesigning Chrome malware detections to include password-protected executable files that users can upload f.....»»
Learning from CrowdStrike’s quality assurance failures
CrowdStrike has released a preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR) of how the flawed Falcon Sensor update made its way to millions of Windows systems and pushed them into a “Blue Screen of Death” loop. The PIR is a bit confusing to read and parse,.....»»
North Korean hacker got hired by US security vendor, immediately loaded malware
KnowBe4, which provides security awareness training, was fooled by stolen ID. Enlarge / On the left, a stock photo. On the right, an AI-enhanced image based on the stock photo. The AI-enhanced image was submitted to KnowBe4 by a.....»»
Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
Apple is bringing Apple Maps to the web for the first time. In a press release today, the company announced that you can now access Apple Maps on the web using Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. more….....»»
Look out MapQuest, Apple Maps debuts on the web in beta
It's taken 12 years, but Apple Maps is finally available on the web for those still looking to print directions on paper or search for business information on a Windows computer.Apple Maps on the webApple Maps actually first made its way to the web w.....»»