Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware
If you think a password prevents scanning in the cloud, think again. Enlarge Microsoft cloud services are scanning for malware by peeking inside users’ zip files, even when they’re protected by a password, several u.....»»
Google Sheets vs. Microsoft Excel: Which is better?
When it comes time to create a collaborative spreadsheet, should you use Google Sheets or Excel? We compare both platforms to help you decide......»»
Launching Windows 11 apps could get up to 50% faster thanks to this new tech
has spotted a recent from Microsoft confirming native Ahead of Time (AOT) support has been added to the Windows App SDK. According to Microsoft, this could bring major improvements to the launch times of Windows 11 apps. In its own testing, Microsoft.....»»
Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves, finds study
Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new research......»»
Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in Chrome
Hackers are using a new method to steal your Google password, and it happens from the official sign-in page......»»
Copilot Wave 2: Here are all the new AI features to try out
Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to Copilot, including new features built into Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and more......»»
An AI tool for scanning sand grains opens windows into recent time and the deep past
Stanford researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based tool—dubbed SandAI—that can reveal the history of quartz sand grains going back hundreds of millions of years. With SandAI, researchers can tell with high accuracy if wind, rive.....»»
Today’s release of macOS Sequoia brings 70+ new security fixes
macOS Sequoia has officially launched with new features and improvements such as window tiling, iPhone Mirroring, the new Password app, and more. But under the hood, Apple delivered a staggering amount of patched bugs/vulnerabilities to Mac users. Th.....»»
Microsoft confirms second 0-day exploited by Void Banshee APT (CVE-2024-43461)
CVE-2024-43461, a spoofing vulnerability affecting Windows MSHTML – a software component used by various apps for rendering render web pages on Windows – “was exploited as a part of an attack chain relating to CVE-2024-38112, prior.....»»
How to set an ‘Out of Office’ message in Microsoft Teams
Here's how to let your colleagues know you're not available on Microsoft Teams......»»
How to delete or hide chats in Microsoft Teams
Getting rid of your Microsoft Teams messaging is a great way to keep your user dashboard looking fresh. Here’s how to delete and hide your Teams talks......»»
NordPass vs. Proton Pass: best free and low-cost password manager
I went hands-on with NordPass and Proton Pass, two of the best password managers, comparing features and costs to help you make the right choice......»»
Week in review: Veeam Backup & Replication RCE could soon be exploited, Microsoft fixes 4 0-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Veeam Backup & Replication RCE flaw may soon be leveraged by ransomware gangs (CVE-2024-40711) CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability affecting Ve.....»»
Best iPhone 16 screen protectors
Keep your iPhone 16 display safe and protected with these best screen protectors. The post Best iPhone 16 screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid. The all-new iPhone 16 is available for the pre-orders. It comes with various new featu.....»»
Windows is still making changes to prevent another CrowdStrike-type disaster
After what happened with CrowdStrike, Microsoft wants to ensure that the incident doesn't repeat itself by making some important changes to its security......»»
1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how
Infection corrals devices running AOSP-based firmware into a botnet. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers still don’t know the cause of a recently discovered malware infection affecting almost 1.3 million streami.....»»
Millions of Android streaming boxes hit by damaging malware
Vo1d backdoor is compromising older streaming boxes powered by Android......»»
How to make Infrastructure as Code secure by default
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a widely adopted practice in modern DevOps, automating the management and provisioning of technology infrastructure through machine-readable definition files. What can we to do make IaC secure by default? Secur.....»»
Microsoft Layoffs Continue as 650 Personnel Sacked from Xbox Division
Earlier this year, Microsoft cut around 1,900 jobs which included key positions. The post Microsoft Layoffs Continue as 650 Personnel Sacked from Xbox Division appeared first on Phandroid. The gaming industry is certainly in a peculiar spo.....»»
Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: From $520
If you're on the hunt for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals because you're a fan of Microsoft's touchscreen devices, you'll find the best offers right here......»»
Best iPhone 16 cases
Keep your iPhone 16 protected with these amazing cases. The post Best iPhone 16 cases appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 is the newest iPhone on the block. It retains the same 6.1-inch OLED display as the previous year but has impr.....»»