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Windows may have a serious security problem on its hands

Researchers have discovered flaws in biometric sensors on Windows Hello laptops that make them easy to hack......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsNov 23rd, 2023

Ambitious cybersecurity regulations leave companies in compliance chaos

While the goal of cybersecurity regulations is to bring order among organizations and ensure they take security and risks seriously, the growing number of regulations has also introduced a considerable set of challenges that organizations and their l.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 12, 2024

Cloud Security Lead CIÉ – Córas Iompair Éireann | Ireland | Hybrid – View job details As a Cloud Security Lead, you will ensure the security of CIE’s Azure environment by developing and implementing cloud security strat.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Microsoft tests a universal share button on Windows 11

Microsoft's is beta testing a Share button that will make it easier to send content between contacts in the Windows user interface......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem

After a Montana man illegally cloned and bred an endangered giant sheep species, government agencies must now contend with the illicit offspring......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Could microbes help create sustainable electronics?

Imagine a world where electronic devices are powered by living organisms and biodegrade after use, eliminating the problem of electronic waste. This isn't the plot of a futuristic sci-fi movie—it's a real, growing area of research known as bioelect.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety

On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools

10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher communit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Setting a security standard: From vulnerability to exposure management

Vulnerability management has been the standard approach to fending off cyber threats for years. Still, it falls short by focusing on a limited number of vulnerabilities, often resolving only 1% to 20% of issues. In 2024, with the average data breach.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Strategies for CISOs navigating hybrid and multi-cloud security

In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Freedland, CEO at Mirantis, discusses the cloud security challenges that CISOs need to tackle as multi-cloud and hybrid environments become the norm. He points out the expanded attack surfaces, the importance.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early

Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early release, e.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to update?

With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.The feature has been identified as an "inactivity reboot," and is similar to a feature fou.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

A hidden iOS 18.1 upgrade made it harder to extract data from iPhones

According to security experts, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that puts an iPhone in a special secure mode after a period of inactivity to protect data......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Windows Notepad is about to get way more useful

A Microsoft preview update is bringing some big AI features to some older Windows apps, including Notepad......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Cops think iPhones are secretly communicating with each other to reboot [U]

Update: A security researcher on Mastodon has cracked the case on this, proving that it has nothing to do with iPhones secretly communicating with each other. A new report from 404 Media says that law enforcement officials in Detroit, Michiga.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

AppOmni partners with Cisco to extend zero trust to SaaS

AppOmni announced a significant partnership that combines the company’s Zero Trust Posture Management (ZTPM) solution with Cisco’s Security Service Edge (SSE) technology suite to enable zero trust principles at the application layer in Security-a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Critical Palo Alto Networks Expedition bug exploited (CVE-2024-5910)

A vulnerability (CVE-2024-5910) in Palo Alto Networks Expedition, a firewall configuration migration tool, is being exploited by attackers in the wild, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed on Thursday. About CVE-2024-.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Early Black Friday deals: save up to $150 on every M4 iMac

You can score up to $150 off Apple's brand-new 2024 M4 iMac and get your hands on one of the best all-in-one desktops. Plus, AppleCare is discounted too.Save on every 2024 iMac M4 config - Image credit: AppleApple announced the updated M4 iMac in lat.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Notepad.exe, now an actively maintained app, has gotten its inevitable AI update

Other Windows Insider updates include new CPU instructions for Prism x86 emulator. Among the decades-old Windows apps to get renewed attention from Microsoft during the Windows 11.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Veterinarian identifies household threats for pets

There's no place like home; it's where our pets find comfort, security, and safety. Some common household items, however, can inadvertently bring danger to a pet's loving household......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024