This major new security flaw affects all versions of Windows - here's what you need to know

This major new security flaw affects all versions of Windows - here’s what you need to know Adobe Type Manager Library that is shipped with Windows is being targeted by hackers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsofthas alerted Windows users that hackers are exploiting a previously undisclosed zero-day vulnerability in all versions of the software. Rated as critical, the vulnerabilities concern two unpatched remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities related to how Windows manages and renders fonts....

March 24, 2020 · 2 min · 416 words · Kathleen Hubbard

This pandemic is a critical event and needs to be treated as such

This pandemic is a critical event and needs to be treated as such For most companies this is uncharted territory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This pandemic is a critical event. For most companies this is unchartered territory and management of it will be very disjointed and take valuable time to work through. A crisis management program is necessary but not always within an organisation’s experience, so companies need to consider how they can use technology to help them manage the impact on the business and a remote working strategy....

March 24, 2020 · 4 min · 754 words · Alan Lee

Windows 10 gets hacked (twice) at Pwn2Own, along with macOS and Ubuntu

Windows 10 gets hacked (twice) at Pwn2Own, along with macOS and Ubuntu Hackers punished the major desktop platforms – but not mobile operating systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pwn2Own witnessed hackers defeating the security of not justWindows 10, but also macOS and Ubuntu – all on the very first day. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the big hacking event was held with all those involved participating remotely – with their exploits prepared in advance – rather than in Vancouver as is usually the case (as part of the CanSecWest security conference)....

March 24, 2020 · 3 min · 511 words · Anna Barton

Windows 10 might be ditching one of its most useful features

Windows 10 might be ditching one of its most useful features Is Control Panel up for the chop? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CouldWindows 10be set to drop the iconic Control Panel? Even though the Control Panel has been an essential part of Windows since Windows 2.0 launched 33 years ago, it looks like its days might be numbered....

March 24, 2020 · 3 min · 527 words · Penny Keller

4 ways to fight back against coronavirus phishing and malware attacks

4 ways to fight back against coronavirus phishing and malware attacks Attackers are baiting victims into opening malicious attachments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sadly, with the widespread media attention around the coronavirus, attackers are already using the topic to bait victims into opening malicious attachments. Researchers at IBM X-Force have identified several campaigns which, when an attachment is opened, results in an Emotet banking trojan being downloaded silently in the background....

March 23, 2020 · 5 min · 951 words · Cynthia Garza

Amazon Prime Video is finally starting to roll out Netflix-style profiles

Amazon Prime Video is finally starting to roll out Netflix-style profiles Amazon finally gets a basic Netflix feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AmazonPrime Video is finally getting Netflix-style user profiles. We’re told by Amazon that they’re currently available “in selected countries only” – but naturally that should expand over time. Amazon is currently allowing up to six user profiles per account, with the option to set them as either a parent or a kid account....

March 23, 2020 · 3 min · 433 words · Jacob Stein

Amazon's best deals: AirPods, Fire TV Stick, hand sanitizer, Kindle, and more

Amazon’s best deals: AirPods, Fire TV Stick, hand sanitizer, Kindle, and more Cheap deals from Amazon’s latest sales When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve scouredAmazon’s site to find today’s best cheap deals that include a wide range of products. The latest Amazon sales include price cuts on best-selling items like streaming devices, earbuds, tablets, cleaning items, webcams, monitors and more....

March 23, 2020 · 4 min · 780 words · Lindsey Gonzales
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