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19  mars     11h12
Microsoft is deprecating 1024-bit RSA certificate support in Windows 10 and Windows 11 to boost security
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...
14  mars     19h17
Immutability: A boost to your security backup
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...
13  mars     09h58
Microsoft releases KB5035845 update for Windows 10, with security fixes, new Windows share features and more
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...
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Microsoft releases KB5035853 security update for Windows 11 fixing 0x800F0922 error and more
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...
12  mars     09h31
Meta adds a new label to show whether third-party WhatsApp chats are secure
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...
29  février     07h37
Microsoft quietly extends the availability of Windows 11 22H2 updates
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...
28  février     19h21
Ransomware resurgence: Tackling the new generation of cyber threats
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...
13  février     18h46
Authy desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux reach end-of-life: Here’s what you need to know
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...
06  février     21h23
Breaking Bitlocker: Watch Microsoft’s Windows disk encryption being bypassed in just 43 seconds
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...
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Quantum computing: The data security conundrum
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...
05  février     20h45
Four reasons your agency’s security infrastructure isn’t agile enough
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,...
01  février     10h06
0patch beats Microsoft to the punch and fixes serious EventLogCrasher vulnerability that affects every version of Windows
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...
29  janvier     20h42
In a hybrid world, enterprises need ’always-on’ endpoint management
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...
23  janvier     18h00
The steps municipalities can take to prepare for rising cyberattacks
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 . ...
19  janvier     14h47
Securing the cloud: Lessons learned from 2023 and what it means for 2024
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...
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Online casino security: How to protect your data
John Bravo    The iGaming industry has made leaps and bounds since the days when online casinos were plagued by terrible graphics and slow interfaces. The massive growth in smartphone technology has filtered down to most major online industries and had an amazing effect on their quality. There are now countless...
18  janvier     16h00
The future is now: Advancements in biometric security
John Bravo    Biometric advancements are changing the game in security. Learn about the latest developments, their impact across industries, and the challenges they pose.
16  janvier     17h00
Will Artificial Intelligence power online trading solutions in the future?
John Bravo    Artificial Intelligence AI has become a buzzword in various industries and the world of online trading is no exception. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make predictions, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we trade online. Or maybe that’s not the case at all. The...
10  janvier     21h40
Get ’Information Security Handbook -- Second Edition’ (worth 35.99) for FREE
Wayne Williams    Information Security Handbook is a practical guide that’ll empower you to take effective actions in securing your organization’s assets. Whether you are an experienced security professional seeking to refine your skills or someone new to the field looking to build a strong foundation, this book is...
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AI and security: It is complicated but it doesn’t need to be
Clyde Williamson    AI is growing in popularity and this trend is only set to continue. This is supported by Gartner which states that approximately percent of enterprises will have used generative artificial intelligence GenAI application programming interfaces APIs or models by . However, AI is a broad...