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Microsoft: Russia, China, Iran Targeting US Elections

Foreign actors are stepping up their efforts to target U.S. political groups and others ahead of the 2020 elections, Microsoft says.

September 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to Microsoft, the U.S. elections are under attack by organizations affiliated with the nation’s adversaries who are targeting politicians from both major parties, including President Donald Trump and his opponent former Vice President Joe Biden. The company has detected cyberattacks targeting people and organizations involved in the upcoming election. The activity detected makes it […]

Zoom Rolls Out Two-Factor Authentication for All Users

Zoom has unveiled enhanced two-factor authentication for web, desktop and mobile that requires online users to present two or more credentials.

September 11, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom went on a three-month security binge to better secure the platform to keep unauthorized users from accessing meetings, and the company still isn’t done rolling out new security measures. The company on Thursday unveiled enhanced two-factor authentication for web, desktop and mobile that requires online users to present two or more credentials to authenticate […]

Network Automation Framework: Step by Step

Here's a simplified, no-nonsense network automation framework for you to apply to your organization's planned switch to automation.

September 9, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

At the virtual 2020 Enterprise Connect, Terry Slattery, a Principal Architect at advanced network consulting firm NetCraftsmen laid out a network automation framework for IT departments considering the switch. Automation is a promising thought, but also one which enterprise managers are understandably cautious about implementing. Here is a rough framework for figuring it all out for […]

Yubico Releases YubiKey 5C NFC Security Key

Yubico has launched the YubiKey 5C NFCwhat, the first mutli-protocol security key designed with both near-field communication and USB-C connections.

September 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Authentication security key maker Yubico has launched what it says is the world’s first mutli-protocol security key with smart card support designed with both near-field communication and USB-C connections. The key is called the YubiKey 5C NFC and is available to purchase for $55. The company cited a dramatic increase in the rate of cyber […]

StoneLock Pro Releases ‘Faceless’ Biometric Reader

StoneLock Go is a biometric reader that protects user privacy by forgoing photographs and eliminating the need to touch anything.

August 17, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

StoneLock announces the official launch of the StoneLock GO biometric reader. The StoneLock GO is intentionally designed with proprietary, “faceless” recognition technology to protect users by safeguarding their privacy without the use of photographs while eliminating the need to touch, according to the company. While an access card or password can be misplaced, shared, or cloned, the […]

People Might Be Selling Your Instacart Order Info Online

A reported Instacart hack has potentially impacted over 275,000 users, putting part of their credit card numbers, order histories, & more up for grabs.

July 31, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Instacart — the grocery delivery-on-demand app — could have suffered a data breach which affected hundreds of thousands of customers. According to a recent BuzzFeed report, the names, last four digits of credit card numbers, and order histories are popping up on dark web markets as a result of the supposed Instacart hack. The report […]

Redrock Biometrics Releases PalmID Agent in Apple App Store

Redrock Biometrics developed the PalmID Agent app as a front-end component of PalmID Identity Provider to deliver a passwordless sign-in.

July 2, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Redrock Biometrics, a provider of palm-print based biometrics for authentication and identification, announces it has released PalmID Agent software in the Apple App Store as the final step in its integration with the Microsoft Active Directory platform. Redrock Biometrics developed the app as a front-end component of PalmID Identity Provider to deliver a passwordless sign-in experience for online users. As the user is challenged for their palm on their phone, the access […]

The Death of Guardzilla Suggests DIY Security is Still Too Risky

June 29, 2020 Steve Karantzoulidis Leave a Comment

There are far, far too many defunct DIY security companies and products. Guardzilla is the latest. The company, which offered a lineup of DIY security cameras with a live 360° view, appears to have gone out of business. Guardzilla’s homepage is now blank except for a message that reads, “We deeply regret that these troubling times have […]

Microsoft Warns Against Advanced Server Takeover Attacks

Microsoft is warning users of increasing attacks on Exchange servers after picking up on a trend of advanced server compromise attacks in April.

June 25, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is warning users of increasing attacks on Exchange servers after picking up on a trend of advanced server compromise attacks in April. The company is urging users and organizations to apply the latest security patches, keep antivirus and cybersecurity software enabled, review roles and groups to ensure no unauthorized accounts have been added or […]

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 May 2020 Update

New Windows 10 features include enhanced security, deployment improvements, virtualization features, Cortana updates and dozens of other improvements.

May 29, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft on Wednesday began making its Windows 10 May 2020 update, version 2004, available to users after a over a month of testing with Windows Insiders. There are dozens of new features that IT professions will enjoy, including enhanced cybersecurity features, easier deployment and setups, virtualization features, new updates to virtual assistant Cortana and dozens […]