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Fleet Launches Open-Source, Cross-Platform MDM Solution

The Fleet mobile device management solution has out-of-the-box support for macOS, Windows, Linux and ChromeOS.

April 13, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

FleetDM, a provider of open-source mobile device management solutions, is launching a new cross-platform programmable device management solution designed to give medium-to-large organizations control of remote workstation security with GitOps and workflow automation. The San Francisco-based company bills the mobile device management (MDM) solution as more accessible and cost-effective, but also scalable and customizable for […]

Cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, cyber threats

Is Your Organization Testing Against the Right Cyber Threats?

New research shows that organizations are testing against cyber threats in the headlines rather than attacks they're more likely to face.

April 12, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Ransomware, supply chain attacks and nation-state threat actors have grabbed mainstream headlines in recent years, and organizations are largely recognizing that they must invest more in cybersecurity to defend against those emerging techniques. However, new research shows that some organizations are prioritizing defending against those trending, newsworthy threats at the expense of the threats actually […]

Windows 11, Windows 365 Boot, IT management, privacy, security,

Microsoft Now Supports Arm Versions of Windows 11 on Apple M1 and M2 Macs

IT administrators can enable their users to run Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise on Arm on Mac computers via the Parallels platform.

February 17, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is now supporting the use of Arm versions of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise on Apple’s M1 and M2 Mac computers, allowing the Redmond, Wash. IT giant’s newest operating system to run in a virtual environment on Macs. This is made possible by a partnership with global technology company Alludo and its virtualization solution […]

Critical VMware Vulnerability From 2021 Leveraged in Mass Ransomware Campaign

A threat actor is reportedly leveraging a two-year-old vulnerability in VMware ESXi servers to deploy ransomware.

February 7, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A two-year-old vulnerability in VMware ESXi servers is reportedly under mass-exploitation by a ransomware threat actor, and more than 1,000 VMware ESXI severs have been compromised. According to cybersecurity firm Blackberry, the new ransomware, ESXiArgs, is targeting unpatched VMware ESXi servers connected to the internet, leveraging a remote code execution bug from 2021 to cause […]

BlackBerry: Cyberattacks Are Being Launched Once Every Minute

Threat actors are evolving to target a wide variety of systems and infrastructure, BlackBerry says in a new report.

January 25, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new report from BlackBerry reveals that threat actors are launching an attack about once every minute, with the resurgence of the Emotet botnet, phishing attacks and infostealers dominating the attack landscape. The Ontario-based intelligent security software and services provider’s first Global Intelligence Report on the fourth quarter of 2022 find that the company’s AI-driven […]

Phishing, Ransomware Continue to Dominate as Cyberattacks Surge in 2022

Acronis' year-end report finds that ransomware, phishing and unpatched bugs remain top threats as cybercriminals adapt.

December 28, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Phishing, MFA fatigue attacks are on the rise, and the cost of a data breach is now expected to reach $5 million, according to a year-end cyberthreat report from cybersecurity firm Acronis. The Switzerland-based firm’s report from its Cyber Protection Operation Center provides an in-depth analysis of the cyberthreat landscape including ransomware, phishing, malicious websites, […]

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This Week in IT: Windows 10, Cryptojacking, Authenticator, ChatGPT, Open Map Data

Windows 10, 21H1 reaches end of servicing, cryptocurrency mining attacks against Linux machines and more highlight this week's IT news.

December 15, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

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. Windows 10, 21H1 reaches end of […]

Microsoft Defender for Vulnerability Management Now Offers Hardware, Firmware Assessments

Microsoft Defender's preview of hardware and firmware assessments provides visibility into device manufacturer, processor and BIOS risk.

December 2, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is launching the public preview for hardware and firmware assessments in Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, a new feature designed to give organizations full visibility into device manufacturer, processor and BIOS information. According to the Redmon, Wash. IT giant, firmware and hardware attacks are on the rise as hackers target hardware components to gain high […]

NordVPN Expands Meshnet Functionalities

NordVPN's expanding Meshnet feature to more platforms gives users more flexibility in accessing files and routing their internet traffic.

November 30, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

VPN service provider NordVPN has announced extended compatibility of its new Meshnet feature with Android TV and the sideloaded version of MacOS. Meshnet enables users to connect directly and securely to other devices via encrypted tunnels. Users can also waive internet limitations by routing their internet activities via other devices using their home IP address. […]

AWS Launches New Wickr App for Enterprises

Just days after announcing the upcoming end to the consumer version, AWS has announced AWS Wickr for a new enterprise communications.

November 28, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Just days after announcing the upcoming end to the consumer version of the encrypted communication app Wickr, AWS has announced AWS Wickr, a new enterprise communications service with end-to-end encryption. According to the company, AWS Wickr is designed to help organizations comply with regulatory requirements like e-discovery, legal hold and FOIA requests. The app uses […]