Pentagon kills Microsoft’s $10B JEDI cloud contract, says tech is now outdated
Amazon's legal stall tactics seem to have paid off. Enlarge (credit: US Department of Defense) Following years of controversy and intrigue, the Pentagon canceled its JEDI cloud computing contract with Microsoft today. Microsoft was awarded the.....»»
Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?
I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data......»»
Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-43573, CVE-2024-43572)
For October 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released fixes for 117 security vulnerabilities, including two under active exploitation: CVE-2024-43573, a spoofing bug affecting the Windows MSHTML Platform, and CVE-2024-43572, a remote code execution.....»»
Ivanti fixes three CSA zero-days exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-9379, CVE-2024-9380, CVE-2024-9381)
Ivanti has patched three additional Cloud Service Appliance (CSA) zero-day flaws, which have been exploited by attackers in conjuction with a zero-day bug the company accidentally fixed in September. The fixed zero-days “We are aware of a limit.....»»
Juniper Secure AI-Native Edge accelerates detection of potential network threats
Juniper Networks announced its new Juniper Secure AI-Native Edge solution, with a new Security Assurance product, combining Juniper Mist’s AI-Native and cloud-native network operations with the efficacy security solution. By integrating network and.....»»
Ars Prime Day 2024 Techstravaganza: The best deals on the best things
Tech deals, gaming deals, accessory deals—all the deals in one place! Get ready to transform and roll out, Arsians: It's Prime Day! Named in honor of famous Autobot leader Optim.....»»
Microsoft Word may delete your files — here’s how to avoid it
A new bug in Microsoft Word is randomly deleting user files, but we know how to work around it......»»
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......»»
Transforming cloud security with real-time visibility
In this Help Net Security interview, Amiram Shachar, CEO at Upwind, discusses the complexities of cloud security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. He outlines the need for deep visibility into configurations and real-time insights to achieve a.....»»
Meet the shared responsibility model with new CIS resources
You can’t fulfill your end of the shared responsibility model if you don’t emphasize secure configurations. Depending on the cloud services you’re using, you’re responsible for configuring different things. Once you figure out.....»»
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand
Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city center......»»
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.....»»
AirPods 4 review: Pound for pound Apple’s best product [Video]
AirPods 4 are the best pound-for-pound product in Apple’s portfolio. These open-ear buds sound good and pack tremendous tech and software features into a ridiculously diminutive package. But it’s more than just that; AirPods are also a resilient.....»»
Meta’s AI-Powered Video Generator is Scary Impressive
As with most gen AI software, Movie Gen works by creating content based on user prompts. The post Meta’s AI-Powered Video Generator is Scary Impressive appeared first on Phandroid. With the tech industry pushing AI-based software all.....»»
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.....»»
ULA’s second Vulcan rocket lost part of its booster and kept going
The US Space Force says this test flight was critical for certifying Vulcan for military missions. United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, under contract for dozens of flights for.....»»
Halls of Torment is Diablo cranked up to 50,000 kills/hour
Sometimes, you just want to kill a whole lot of skeletons as fast as possible. The old-school Diablo games endure for a lot of reasons. Some players like the deep lore and world-.....»»
"Red Rooms" review: Austere giallo for our tech-detached age
A Quebecois serial killer courtroom drama that out-Finchers Fincher. Fantasia 2023's Opening Night film reviewed. She's a fashion model! She's a computer genius! She's got dark obsessions that have her fixated upon a serial killer! In the 1960s.....»»
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.....»»
Cybercriminals capitalize on poorly configured cloud environments
Off-the-shelf offensive security tools and poorly configured cloud environments create openings in the attack surface, according to Elastic. Adversaries are utilizing off-the-shelf tools Offensive security tools (OSTs), including Cobalt Strike and Me.....»»
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.....»»