The U.S. Department of Justice has officially revised its policy regarding ethical hackers, directing U.S. attorneys to not charge “good faith” security researchers who are accessing systems for testing and investigation purposes that ultimately result in a notice to the network owner of the vulnerability. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new policy immediately replaces a […]
Microsoft now says Windows 11 is ready for all new, compatible PCs to be upgraded to the company’s shiny new version of its longtime Windows operating system, with the OS being recently designated for broad deployment. However, the problem is that most Windows devices just aren’t ready for the Windows 11 migration, according to digital […]
Organizations are being urged to patch certain VMware products as threat actors are chaining a series of unpatched vulnerabilities in some of the company’s products to gain full system control, even as patches have been available for several weeks. According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), threat actors, likely sophisticated groups, are […]
Cybersecurity education company Infosec Institute has launched Infosec Skills Roles, a set of pre-built training roadmaps aligned to what the company says are the 12 most in-demand cybersecurity roles to help organizations upskill and cross-train talent for open security positions. The new offering comes as the U.S. cybersecurity shortage remains north of half a million, […]
Citrix and Microsoft are deepening their partnership to bring new integrations to Microsoft’s cloud PC offering, combining Citrix’s high-definition user experience technology, IT policy control and ecosystem flexibility with Windows 365. The companies say the expanded partnership and new integration between Citrix high definition user experience (HDX) technology and Windows 365 is designed to give […]
Microsoft is previewing its new Outlook for Windows experience that the company first teased back during its Ignite 2020 event, with new intelligent features designed to help users be more productive and stay in control of their inbox. According to the company, the new Outlook for Windows is designed to help streamline and centralize workflows […]
Despite compromised credentials leading to a majority of cyberattacks, almost half of IT and cybersecurity leaders say they still store passwords in shared office documents despite nearly all requiring password management and security training of their end users, according to new research from cybersecurity software provider Hitachi ID. The Calgary-based firm’s report found that 46% […]
Microsoft is urging organizations to secure internet-facing systems, apply security updates and secure credentials after discovering a new variant of the Sysrv botnet, which is known for exploiting vulnerabilities in web apps and databases to install coin miners on Windows and Linux systems. In a series of tweets, the Redmond, Wash. IT giant says the […]
Commercial users of Google’s G Suite legacy free edition will have a decision to make next month when Google sunsets the free edition of its productivity suite of tools in a move to transition commercial customers to a Google Workspace subscription. However, users of G Suite legacy free edition for personal use can continue to […]
Microsoft on June 1 is releasing the general available of Cloud for Sustainability, a new cloud offering designed to enable organizations to meet their sustainability goals and manage their environmental footprint via centralized data intelligence and more efficient IT infrastructure. According to the Redmond, Wash. IT giant, the global push toward a net-zero carbon economy […]
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