US senator blasts Microsoft for “negligent cybersecurity practices”
Rebuke follows recent breach that exposed email accounts of US federal officials. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A US senator is calling on the Justice Department to hold Microsoft responsible for “negligent cybersecur.....»»
Appeals court OKs NLRB"s continued enforcement action against Chicago Cadillac dealership
A federal appeals court has allowed the National Labor Relations Board to continue its enforcement action against a suburban Chicago dealership that engaged in unfair labor practices against unionized technicians......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 11, 2024
ACISO HTX | Singapore | Hybrid – View job details As an ACISO, you will formulate Agency ICT security strategy and work plan, alignment to MHA and HTX’s IT & Cybersecurity strategic directions. Evaluate existing IT environment again.....»»
How AI and zero trust are transforming resilience strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, John Hernandez, President and General Manager at Quest Software, shares practical advice for enhancing cybersecurity resilience against advanced threats. He underscores the need to focus on on-premises and cloud e.....»»
Cybersecurity is a fundamental component of patient care and safety
Healthcare institutions are custodians of vast repositories of sensitive patient data, encompassing comprehensive health histories, insurance profiles, and billing data. The ramifications of a data breach often extend far beyond the immediate task of.....»»
Microsoft fixes 4 exploited zero-days and a code defect that nixed earlier security fixes
September 2024 Patch Tuesday is here and Microsoft has delivered 79 fixes, including those for a handful of zero-days (CVE-2024-38217, CVE-2024-38226, CVE-2024-38014, CVE-2024-43461) exploited by attackers in the wild, and a Windows 10 code defect (C.....»»
A forced Windows update is coming next month
Support for Windows 11 22H2 is ending soon and Microsoft will be automatically initiating an update on eligible machines next month......»»
CISA confirms that SonicWall vulnerability is getting exploited (CVE-2024-40766)
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2024-40766 – a recently fixed improper access control vulnerability affecting SonicWall’s firewalls – to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, thus.....»»
Microsoft performs operations with multiple error-corrected qubits
Microsoft boosts error correction on Quantinuum machine, partners with Atom Computing. Enlarge / Quantinuum's H2 "racetrack" quantum processor. (credit: Quantinuum) On Tuesday, Microsoft made a series of announcements re.....»»
33 open-source cybersecurity solutions you didn’t know you needed
Open-source cybersecurity tools provide transparency and flexibility, allowing users to examine and customize the source code to fit specific security needs. These tools make cybersecurity accessible to a broader range of organizations and individual.....»»
How to merge and unmerge cells in Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel has numerous powerful data analysis functions, but sometimes you need to do something simple like merge some cells. Here's how......»»
Best practices for implementing the Principle of Least Privilege
In this Help Net Security interview, Umaimah Khan, CEO of Opal Security, shares her insights on implementing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). She discusses best practices for effective integration, benefits for operational efficiency and audi.....»»
AI cybersecurity needs to be as multi-layered as the system it’s protecting
Cybercriminals are beginning to take advantage of the new malicious options that large language models (LLMs) offer them. LLMs make it possible to upload documents with hidden instructions that are executed by connected system components. This is a b.....»»
Apple takes direct aim at Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs in new AI-focused Mac promos
Apple is ramping up its efforts to promote the Mac as a powerful platform for artificial intelligence. In the Apple Store app and various places around the web, Apple is promoting that the Mac is the “best AI PC.” Notably, the company is also tak.....»»
How to insert footnotes in Word on PC and Mac
Adding a footnote to a Microsoft Word document isn't difficult at all. In this quick guide, we'll show you how to insert footnotes in Word in just a few clicks......»»
Best practices for making awesome PowerPoint slides
Are you wondering how to make your presentation more professional or effective? Check out this list of PowerPoint best practices for your next slideshow......»»
How to use Microsoft Excel: a guide for beginners
You don’t have to struggle or scratch your head when it comes to using Microsoft Excel. This guide for beginners will get you off to a solid start with Excel......»»
Lenovo’s version of the Surface Pro is on sale for $270
The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2, a much cheaper alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, delivers the same versatility for only $270 after Lenovo's $100 discount......»»
ASUS unveils new laptops with Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI features
At IFA 2024, ASUS has unveiled a couple of new laptops, the Vivobook S 15 and ProArt PZ13, both of which are powered by Copilot+. The post ASUS unveils new laptops with Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI features appeared first on Phandroid. At IFA.....»»
Microsoft Teams online vs. desktop: Which is best?
You can use Microsoft Team on your PC using the web app or the desktop app. Which is best? Let's take a look......»»
How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness
Organizations’ preparedness and resilience against threats isn’t keeping pace with cybercriminals’ advancements. Some CEOs still believe that cybersecurity requires episodic intervention rather than ongoing attention. That isn’t the reality f.....»»