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Linux Vs Windows 10 Key Differences That One Should Know

Choosing the right kind of operating system is important. However, each user has their own preferences. While 76% of the overall users operate Windows, there are over 32 million Linux users around the globe too. However, what is the key difference be.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenOct 4th, 2022

Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe

The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.A typical "Blue Screen of Death" as seen by millions of people worldwide after the CrowdStrike updateThe outage that closed a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Week in review: CrowdStrike update causes widespread IT outage, critical Splunk Enterprise flaw

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide Thousands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 21st, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike sensor configuration update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 20th, 2024

Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers

A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Echo Spot vs. Echo Show 5: Is the new Echo Spot the better smart device?

The Echo Spot and Echo Show 5 carry similar price tags and offer many of the same features, but there are a handful of key differences. Here's what to know......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

A Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s butt right now

Nearly every flight in the U.S. is grounded right now following error that’s affecting everything from travel to mobile ordering at Starbucks — but not Southwest Airlines flights. Southwest is still flying high, unaffected by the outage t.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Even in its unfinished state, iPhone Mirroring on Mac is way ahead

The iPhone Mirroring app in macOS Sequoia is so much better than Microsoft’s Phone Link, and it’s not even close. For Windows users, that’s a real shame......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Global chaos erupts as Windows security update goes bad

The vast majority of corporate IT worldwide is struggling on Friday morning, with things as mundane as point-of-purchase, and as complex as flight management not working because of a bad Windows security patch by security firm CrowdStrike.An unknown.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Microsoft"s massive outage now hits Apple Pay terminals worldwide

A catastrophic Microsoft outage has taken down Windows systems across the globe, but while no Apple systems are affected, some stores are unable to use their terminals to accept Apple Pay.An unknown number of Apple Pay terminals are affected by the M.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide

Houndreds of housands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been made inoperable by a faulty update of Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors, and the outage affected transport, broadcast, financial, retail and other organizations.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices

Attackers consistently discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing importance of robust software security, according to OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation. Despite this, many developers lack the essential knowledge and sk.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Energy efficiency may also keep rodents at bay

Sealing leaky windows, filling gaps in doors, and installing efficient insulation will not only decrease wasteful energy usage, it also may reduce rodent infestations, a new study recently published in Environmental Research Letters found......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Ground conditions can impact lunar swirls, study finds

Differences between the bright and dark patches in lunar swirls goes beyond the albedo variations; it includes differences in the structure of the lunar soils and the grains within those soils......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Critical Splunk flaw can be exploited to grab passwords (CVE-2024-36991)

A recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2024-36991) affecting Splunk Enterprise on Windows “is more severe than it initially appeared,” according to SonicWall’s threat researchers. Several PoC exploits have been published, including one.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

FIN7 sells improved EDR killer tool

The cybercrime-focused enterprise known as FIN7 (aka the Carbanak group) has come up with yet another trick to assure the effectiveness of its “EDR killer” tool, dubbed AvNeutralizer (i.e., AuKill) by researchers. By leveraging Windows.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

If you miss Nokia’s old Windows Phones, you’ll love the HMD Skyline

The new HMD Skyline has channeled the much-loved Nokia Lumia 920 for its design, and it looks excellent. Here's what you need to know about it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

A new Windows alternative could launch on PCs later this year

Huawei has developed a new operating system to be used in its desktops and laptops, and it could launch later this year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Study shows how organic molecules impact gold nanoparticles" electrochemical properties

A new study shows how organic molecules greatly influence the redox potential of gold nanoparticles, with differences up to 71 mV. Using experiments and computer simulations, the study highlights the important role of capping agents in controlling th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Void Banshee APT exploited “lingering Windows relic” in zero-day attacks

The zero-day exploit used to leverage CVE-2024-38112, a recently patched Windows MSHTML vulnerability, was wielded by an APT group dubbed Void Banshee to deliver malware to targets in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, threat hunters with Tre.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024