Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    It’s been some time since we discussed the initial Spectre security flaw that impacted numerous CPUs, and which was subsequently followed by the Spectre v vulnerability. Now there are new concerns following the discovery of the first native Spectre v exploit against the Linux kernel. Researchers...

Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    Windows Moment is now available to everyone. Microsoft has released the KB update as part of its monthly update schedule, bringing the new Moment features to all users, not just Windows Insiders. As well as updating Snap Layouts and Copilot, KB also includes changes to widgets...

Maria Chachas    Trends in cybersecurity like many areas of technology and life tend to make pendulum like swings over time. One such shifting debate is around security tool philosophy: is it best to use an array of best in class tools or consolidate to a single, do it all security platform I argue that it is...

Mike Britton    The energy and infrastructure sectors serve as the backbone of global stability and economic health, underpinning nearly all facets of modern society. As such, the integrity and reliability of these systems are paramount, and failure to maintain their uptime could lead to unprecedented disruptions...

Oliver Paterson    Microsoft is the default software in SMEs, and understandably. The software offers a comprehensive set of productivity tools; flexible, scalable, and affordable licensing options, and compliance and security capabilities. However, given the ever growing and persistent threat of cyberattacks,...

Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    Microsoft has quietly announced plans to deprecate TLS server authentication certificates using RSA keys with key lengths shorter than bits. The change means that it will not be possible to use bit keys, although Microsoft is yet to reveal exactly when the changeover will start. This is...

Ian Sanderson    As the volume of data continues to increase and the threat landscape continues to evolve, it is increasingly important for organizations to protect backup data from unwanted deletion. Threats today can take the form of a malicious insider deleting backup data or a targeted cyberattack on the...

Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    Windows users have a new security update to install in the form of the KB update. In addition to addressing a number of security issues, this mandatory update also kills the Windows Backup app for many people and introduces various other changes. One of the most interesting additions to...

Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    Microsoft has released a new security update for Windows . KB is a mandatory update which not only addresses security issues, but also introduces changes to make Windows compliant with new DMA legislation in Europe. On top of this, the update fixes the x F error which many people...

Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    New rules in Europe means that WhatsApp will have to offer interoperability with other messaging apps and platforms. This is something that Meta has already been talking about, having published its preference for third parties to use the Signal Protocol as the foundation for these E EE...

Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    To little fanfare, Microsoft has announced that anyone choosing to stick with Windows H will be able to install optional updates for longer than previously planned. Despite having started to forcibly upgrade some Windows H systems to Windows H , Microsoft has had a change of heart...

Stephen Robinson    Sadly, there has never been a better phrase than survival of the fittest’ to describe cyber criminal groups. They are constantly refining their tactics to cause greater disruption and earn even bigger profits. The ransomware ecosystem is a resilient and lucrative business model, and attacks are...

Brian Fagioli    There is some shocking and sad news that will impact Authy users globally. You see, Twilio has announced the end of life for its desktop applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, slated for March , . This move highlights a change in the company’s strategy, emphasizing the...

Wayne Williams    Microsoft BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature included in certain editions of Windows operating systems, designed to enhance the security of data stored on a computer or external drives. It serves as a crucial component of Microsoft’s broader approach to data protection and aims to...

Clyde Williamson    One of the biggest challenges of digital technology today is around security systems and data. In response to this, sophisticated algorithms have been designed to encrypt data and protect it through frameworks known as symmetric cryptography. While this has proven successful, advancements in...

Darren Death    Part . In an ever changing world, today’s organizations must have the technology in place to evolve along with it. In the government, agencies need to remain adaptive to achieve their missions in the face of policy changes, geopolitical conflict, and private sector advancements. For years,...

Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    Just over a week ago, details emerged of a worrying day vulnerability affecting everything from Windows to Windows , and Windows Server R to Windows Server . The EventLogCrasher vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to disable Windows logging on all computers in a Windows...

Dan Allen    In the era of hybrid work, endpoints act as the nerve center of business operations distributed across multiple locations and networks. While this has bolstered employee productivity and flexibility, the shift has also increased IT challenges, and the exposure to cyber threats targeting remote...

Amanda Berlin    Cyberattacks are on the rise across all industries, but the history of the public sector’s weaker protections makes it an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals with costly consequences. IBM asserts the toll of each cybersecurity incident in the public sector averages a substantial . ...

Jon Lucas    The global cloud computing market is expanding rapidly and reaching new milestones every year. According to recent data, the market is projected to grow from USD . billion in to USD, . billion by at a Compound Annual Growth Rate CAGR of . percent during the forecasted period...