With a large workforce and 50,000 sailors deployed abroad around 100 ships at any given time, the U.S. Navy needs secure, effective and consistent collaboration tools to help connect with personnel at regional shipyards. That’s why the Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command turned to Google Workspace. According to Google Cloud, the company’s Public Sector department […]
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Password Management Company Warns of Potential for Credential Attacks
LastPass says some users should consider changing their passwords after new information about the August 2022 security incident is unveiled.
Password management company LastPass is recommending some users without default master password settings enabled change their passwords of websites they have stored after new information was revealed about an August 2022 security incident. This new information, posted on the company’s website on Dec. 22, stems from an August 2022 incident which was originally thought to […]
When Your IT Budget Increases, Spend it Wisely
Many executives plan to shift resources toward technology in the new year. For a true digital transformation to occur, leaders need to invest in customizable solutions.
Skyrocketing inflation and a nonstop barrage of obstacles have made planning company budgets a unique challenge. Not only do the costs of goods and services now siphon more resources from the bottom line, but the approach to how business is conducted has dramatically changed. With those shifts, budgets must shift as well. A few years […]
This Week in IT: Botnet, Google Chrome, Okta’s GitHub Hacked, ChatGPT
New botnet capabilities, an updated Google Chrome release schedule, an Okta security incident and more ChatGPT highlight this week's IT news.
Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology news stories each week. Microsoft discovers new botnet capabilities Microsoft […]
Microsoft: Basic Auth Will be Disabled Next Month
Microsoft will permanently turn off basic auth for multiple protocols for many Exchange Online tenants next month.
With a holiday break upon us, Microsoft is again warning Exchange customers of deprecation of basic authentication in Exchange, which will take place early in the new year once employees come back from a long break. The Redmond, Wash.-based IT giant has been warning customers of this move for awhile, and the time has finally […]
Microsoft Discovers macOS Security Bypass Bug
Microsoft says it has uncovered a vulnerability in macOS that could allow attackers to bypass Apple’s Gatekeeper security mechanism.
Microsoft says it has uncovered a vulnerability in macOS that could allow attackers to bypass restrictions imposed by Apple’s Gatekeeper security mechanism, which is designed to ensure that only trusted apps run on the company’s devices. According to Microsoft’s Security Threat Intelligence team, the vulnerability, it calls Achilles, could allow attackers to bypass Gatekeeper and […]
Sony Electronics Launches Device Management Platform for Professional Display Solutions
Sony’s new cloud-based Device Management Platform will help managed service providers automate the display provisioning process.
Paramus, N.J.-based Sony Electronics’ new Device Management Platform (DMP), optimized for Sony’s BRAVIA professional displays, is comprised of two solutions. One enables remote device management; a second is for secure and quick device setup and distribution. By defining a device and required applications for a given project, Sony’s DMP helps Managed Service Providers (MSP) automate […]
FBI: Beware of Search Engine Ads
Cybercriminals are using search engine ads to deploy malware and steal credentials, FBI says in new warning.
The FBI is urging organizations and their end users to be careful when using search engines as cybercriminals are using search engine advertisement services to impersonate brands and direct users to fake websites designed to steal credentials and deploy ransomware. According to a public service announcement from the FBI, cybercriminals have been buying advertisements that […]
Gaining Buy-In for Innovation Investment
When the focus is on business transformation through IT innovation, the results can be powerful and lead to growth.
Every organization, regardless of its level of success, must continuously evolve and transform. It is a necessity for any organization that seeks to grow, but when the focus is on transformation through IT innovation, the results are particularly powerful. Leaders driving the digital agenda require a holistic mindset of understanding the market and industry needs […]
NETGEAR Releases New WAX220 WiFi Access Point for SMBs
NETGEAR's WAX220 WiFi 6 Access Point is a new dual-band WiFi access point designed for small business owners.
NETGEAR is releasing the WAX2220 WiFi 6 Access Point, a new dual-band WiFi access point designed for small business owners who want a budget-friendly option, quick configuration, and fast and secure WiFi. According to the San Jose, Calif.-based firm, the WAX220 is designed to be an easy-to-use, budget-friendly WiFi solution for small businesses that delivers […]
