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July 2022 Patch Tuesday: 84 Bugs, Actively Exploited CSRSS Flaw

Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday release fixes 84 vulnerabilities, including a zero day bug in Windows Client Server Runtime Subsystem.

July 12, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has released patches for 84 security vulnerabilities in its IT products for its July Patch Tuesday release, including an actively exploited Windows Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS) bug that could allow an attacker to execute code as SYSTEM. According to security researchers at Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), Microsoft’s July Patch Tuesday release fixes security […]

Microsoft Temporarily Rolls Back Default Office VBA Macros Blocking

Citing feedback, Microsoft is temporarily reversing its rollout of a feature that blocks VBA macros in Office apps by default.

July 11, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Update July 11: In an update to the original blog post announcing the blocking of VBA macros by default, Microsoft said the rollback is temporary while additional changes are made to enhance visibility.  “This is a temporary change, and we are fully committed to making the default change for all users,” Microsoft says in the […]

Atera Launches New Malwarebytes Integration

Atera's integration with Malwarebytes will allow users to deploy Malwarebytes products directly through the Atera platform.

July 8, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Remote monitoring and IT management provider Atera now offers a new integration with anti-malware provider Malwarebytes to automate licensing and provisioning of the company’s OneView platform to help streamline and maximize security operations. The integration will effectively allow users to deploy Malwarebytes products directly through Atera’s remote monitoring and management platform, giving customers access to […]

Snover Community in Sanilac County Celebrates Highline for Being Named a Smart Rural CommunitySM Provider

July 7, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

MOORE TOWNSHIP, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FiberInternet–The communities of Moore township and Snover (both located in Sanilac County), announced that Highline was recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM (SRC) provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. SRC is a national network of communities powered by innovative rural broadband providers that are building a brighter future for small-town America. The […]

Following In-Depth Independent Audit, Airbyte Receives Clean SOC 2 Type 2 Report

July 7, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Assurance that Airbyte maintains strong data protection processes SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AICPA—Airbyte, creators of the fastest-growing open-source data integration platform, today announced the completion of its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 audit. Based on a widely recognized business security standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), this SOC 2 report […]

How to Secure PowerShell and Use it for Cybersecurity Defense

Cybersecurity agencies say organizations should take several steps to secure PowerShell and keep it from being used in cyberattacks.

July 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

PowerShell is an incredibly effective tool that allows IT administrators to automate repetitive tasks and is particularly useful in helping to protect and manage the cybersecurity of Windows operating systems. However, those same capabilities are just as useful for hackers after gaining initial access to a network,  with PowerShell scripts being used to weaken intrusion […]

LG, Amazon Partner on Alexa For Hospitality Integration with Hotel Displays

The integration will allow hotels to offer guests a custom Alexa solution through LG’s far field microphone array accessory.

July 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

LG and Amazon have partnered to develop the first integration of Alexa for Hospitality with the display manufacturer’s line of hotel TVs using its webOS smart TV platform. Announced during hospitality technology trade show HITEC 2022, the integration will allow hotels to upgrade new and existing LG hotel TVs running webOS 6.0 or 5.0 to […]

GoTo to Add New Mobile Device Management Capabilities With Miradore Acquisition

GoTo is acquiring cloud-based device management firm Miradore to add new mobile device management capabilities to GoTo Resolve.

July 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Business communications and IT management software company GoTo is acquiring cloud-based device management firm Miradore to add new mobile device management capabilities to the GoTo Resolve IT support platform. According to Boston-based GoTo, the move reinforces the company’s vision as a one-stop-shop for IT management needs for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), with Miradore’s purpose-built […]

Research: Only 28% of SMBs Require MFA

Small and medium-sized businesses lack the awareness and resources to implement multi-factor authentication, Cyber Readiness Institute says.

July 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The majority of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are not leveraging multi-factor authentication (MFA) and are relying only on usernames and passwords to secure their data, according to a new study from the Cyber Readiness Institute. According to the organization’s Global Small Business Multi-Factor Authentication Study of 1,403 small and medium-sized businesses across eight countries, […]

ACI Learning Joins U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program to Connect Career Seekers with a Path to Employment

July 6, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

As a Registered Apprenticeship Program, ACI Learning will develop tailored apprenticeships for employers that will help more people gain the skills needed for entry level opportunities in IT and cybersecurity DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACI Learning, the leading subscription-based Audit, Cyber-Security and IT training platform provider, today announced that their new apprenticeship program meets national quality standards and […]