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Metaverse Security

The Metaverse Presents Opportunity, but Also Security Risks

The metaverse is emerging as a valuable new business and consumer tool, but it also comes with a new set of security concerns.

December 20, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The metaverse is emerging as a new technology that both consumers and businesses see as valuable for communication, collaboration, enhanced services, entertainment and real estate, but those hopes also come with the same security concerns any IT professionals have about a new technology. Nearly 70% of organizations are planning to do business in the metaverse […]

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How To Protect Your Organization from Cyberattacks Before The Holidays

IT and security pros should take extra steps to protect their organization from cyberattacks this holiday season, White House, CISA urge.

December 19, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: This article was originally published last year, but the main points are still relevant today as we head into another holiday break. Review these tips and recommendations to keep your organization safe and secure this year.  With the holidays approaching, federal officials are again warning organizations of all sizes to be on the […]

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ClearOne Teams Up With AVer for Seamless Compatibility

The collaboration will embrace cross-platform compatibility of AVer and ClearOne, and dealers with greater choice when designing solutions.

December 19, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

ClearOne announced a co-development initiative that certifies AVer’s Pro AV Cameras and PTZ Link software to be fully compatible with ClearOne’s CONVERGE Pro 2 DSP and BMA 360 beamforming microphone array. Per a statement, the collaboration leverages the capabilities of ClearOne’s BMA 360 ceiling-tile beamforming microphone arrays to direct the tracking features of the AVer […]

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IT news, This Week in it, Microsoft, Google, Gmail, ISE 2023,

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 […]

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people sitting around conference table conducting hybrid meeting, using Kramer and Jabra conferencing solution

Kramer & Jabra Introduce New Hybrid Conferencing Solution

Kramer and Jabra now offer a wireless presentation and collaboration solution for huddle spaces to large conference rooms.

December 15, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Kramer, the Tel Aviv, Israel-headquartered audiovisual experience company, and Jabra, the personal sound-, video- and office-solution provider, have joined forces to create a wireless presentation and collaboration solution for huddle spaces to large conference rooms. The solution incorporates Kramer’s VIA Connect2 and VIA Campus2 and Jabra’s PanaCast video range to create a bespoke solution designed […]

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December 2022 Patch Tuesday: Two Zero Days, One Being Exploited

Microsoft's December 2022 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for more than 50 security bugs this month, including one exploited in the wild.

December 13, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has released 52 new patches this month as part of its December 2022 Patch Tuesday release, including two zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which is being actively exploited. Of the 52 released, six are rated critical, 43 are rated important and three are rated moderate in severity, according to Zero Day Initiative, which calls this […]

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IT Considerations M&A, Proofpoint, Illusive

Proofpoint to Acquire ITDR Company Illusive

Proofpoint's move to acquire Illusive will enhance its threat and information protection platforms for a more unified solution.

December 13, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Proofpoint Inc., the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based cybersecurity and compliance company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Illusive, the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) company​. The acquisition is expected to close by January 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. The cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Proofpoint says it will […]

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Extron MediaPort 300

Extron Releases MediaPort for Professional Conferencing Applications

The Extron MediaPort 300 is a new 4K HDMI to USB bridge designed to integrate pro AV systems with software codec conferencing applications.

December 12, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Audiovisual manufacturer Extron is releasing the MediaPort 300, a new 4K HDMI to USB bridge designed to integrate pro AV systems with software codec conferencing applications. The Anaheim, Calif.-based firm says the MediaPort 300, an extension of Extron’s MediaPort line, supports popular conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams while bringing 4K capabilities to […]

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Malware file types, HP Wolf security

HP: Archive File Format Use Among Hackers on the Rise

Archive files such as ZIP and RAR files are the file type of choice for malware delivery, according to a new report from HP Wolf Security.

December 5, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Office files are no longer the most common file type for delivering malware, as archive file formats such as ZIP and RAR files are the file type of choice for threat actors to deliver malware, according to a new report from HP Wolf Security. The findings come from a quarterly report from HP’s endpoint security […]

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