Microsoft Defender Will Soon Block Windows Password Theft
Microsoft is enabling a Microsoft Defender 'Attack Surface Reduction' security rule by default to block hackers' attempts to steal Windows credentials from the LSASS process. BleepingComputer reports: When threat actors compromise a network, they att.....»»
Stellantis files 8 more lawsuits to block UAW strike, says union wants to revive jobs bank
The automaker is suing the UAW and 24 of its local chapters around the U.S., saying a strike would amount to a breach of contract......»»
It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown
Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?.....»»
Week in review: Critical Zimbra RCE vulnerability exploited, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: October 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Recall can be recalled October arrived, and Microsoft started the month by announcing the release of Windows 11.....»»
Android phones have started receiving crucial anti-theft features
If your phone is swiped, on-device intelligence will sense it and automatically lock the screen. Users will also be able to lock stolen devices remotely......»»
Supreme Court lets stand rules to curb mercury, methane emissions
The US Supreme Court declined on Friday to block environmental regulations aimed at reducing harmful emissions of mercury from power plants and methane from oil and gas facilities......»»
Uninstalled Copilot? Microsoft will let you reprogram your keyboard’s Copilot key
Copilot key becomes a "whatever" key in latest Windows Insider Preview build. Whether you care about Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant or not, many new PCs introduced this year hav.....»»
Get Microsoft Visual Studio for life for just $35 and get coding
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Professional empowers developers to create apps across platforms, collaborate, and boost productivity with advanced tools. Get it for life, on sale for just $35. TL;DR: Until October 27, get Microsoft Visual Studio.....»»
Tip: You Can Change Pixel Buds Settings on Windows, Mac
Owning a pair of high-end earbuds in today’s world means you likely connect them to your phone and computer either simultaneously or with quick switching as you need it. That double device access allows you to jump from work life to phone life.....»»
October 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Recall can be recalled
October arrived, and Microsoft started the month by announcing the release of Windows 11 24H2. The preview versions of this release have been in the news due to many innovations and one controversial feature. Windows 11 24H2 and Microsoft Recall This.....»»
100+ domains seized to stymie Russian Star Blizzard hackers
Microsoft and the US Justice Department have seized over 100 domains used by Star Blizzard, a Russian nation-state threat actor. “Between January 2023 and August 2024, Microsoft observed Star Blizzard target over 30 civil society organizations.....»»
OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round
Thanks to $6.6 billion in funding from the likes of Microsoft and Nvidia with a $157 billion valuation, OpenAI is now one of the wealthiest private enterprises on the planet......»»
Darktrace brings real-time cloud detection and response to Microsoft Azure customers
Darktrace announced the expansion of Darktrace / CLOUD to support Microsoft Azure environments. The AI-driven Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) system leverages Microsoft’s virtual network flow logs for agentless deployment, slashing deploymen.....»»
Malwarebytes Browser Guard updates block unwanted and unsafe content
Malwarebytes released new features for Browser Guard, its free browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari that blocks content identified as potentially unwanted and unsafe. Users will now receive a pop-up alert if a website was involved.....»»
Microsoft’s new “Copilot Vision” AI experiment can see what you browse
Microsoft brings two new opt-in trial features to some users of its Copilot AI-assistant. On Monday, Microsoft unveiled updates to its consumer AI assistant Copilot, introducing t.....»»
Elon Musk claims victory after judge blocks Calif. deepfake law
Parody video creator joined Musk in “war” to block California deepfake law. Upholding the First Amendment, a senior US district judge has blocked California's deepfakes law, A.....»»
Windows 11 can now use AI to respond to your text messages
Microsoft's Phone Link app just made answering messages easier with Suggested Replies. Here is everything you need to know about the feature......»»
Microsoft releases Office 2024, the latest buy-once-own-forever version of Office
Standalone apps won't get Copilot but include updates made since Office 2021. Microsoft's push to get Windows and Office users to buy Microsoft 365 subscriptions can be irritating.....»»
Microsoft’s Three Mile Island Deal Signals a Broader Nuclear Comeback
Microsoft’s deal to bring back a Three Mile Island nuclear reactor is just one part of Big Tech’s quid pro quo with nuclear power......»»
Dish creditors “revolt” over DirecTV merger, try to block loss-making deal
Debt holders oppose $1.6 billion value reduction, throwing wrench into TV merger. DirecTV's agreement to buy the Dish satellite and streaming TV business from EchoStar is facing o.....»»
It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years
Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a workaround, though......»»