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Cyberseucirty Firm Discloses Zero-Day Vulnerability in Zoom

Zoom is working on a patch for a zero-day vulnerability disclosed by a security firm just days after the conclusion of a 90-day non-security feature freeze.

July 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom is reportedly working on a patch for a zero-day vulnerability that was disclosed Thursday by a cybersecurity firm. The vulnerability, detected by ACROS Security, affects users running Zoom Client for Windows on older versions of Windows, specifically Windows 7 and older. Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 in January, but there are still many […]

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 […]

Poly Devices First to Receive Zoom Room Certification

Communication device maker Poly says its video bars and videoconferencing system are the first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive Zoom certification.

June 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Communications and collaborations device manufacturer Poly says its video bars and videoconferencing system are the first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive Zoom certification. In a press release, Poly announced its Studio X30 and Studio x50 video bars along with the G7500 video conferencing system are the first Zoom Rooms Appliances to be certified by the […]

US Cybersecurity Officials Warn of Windows 10 Vulnerability

U.S. officials are warning of a Windows 10 vulnerability and proof-of-concept code that could allow a bad actor to execute code on compromised device.

June 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

U.S. cybersecurity officials are warning of a three-month-old Windows 10 vulnerability and proof-of-concept code that could allow a bad actor to execute code on a compromised machine. Malicious cyber actors are targeting unpatched systems with the new proof of concept code, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says in […]

Dubai International Airport Video Wall

Dubai's new airport video wall solution is controlled by RGB's MediaWall V and provides easy “drag and drop” selection and routing of any source.

June 8, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Dubai International (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates is the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, handling more than 88 million passengers a year Dubai Airport’s new Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) houses several teams managing airport operations 24/7. The Tech Decision Dubai audio-visual integrator Aesthetix was appointed to design and integrate a state-of-the-art […]

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 […]

Russian Military Hackers Have Exploited an Email Software

NSA announces that a group of Russian hackers called the Sandworm team have breached a vulnerability in the email software Exim Mail Transfer Agent.

May 29, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

A group of hackers affiliated with the Russian government has exploited flaws in an email software, according to the National Security Agency. Their recent advisory said the group, called “Sandworm team,” is a part of Russia’s military intelligence agency that exploited a vulnerability in Exim Mail Transfer Agent  since last August. More from a recent […]

How COVID-19 is Changing the Cybersecurity and IT Workforce

The COVID-19 is changing how organizations should recruit, hire and train IT and cybersecurity professionals to help the overburdened workforce.

May 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If you’re an IT or cybersecurity professional, you’ve been very busy over these last few months dealing with a gigantic jump in remote work and the increasing security challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Almost overnight, IT and security staff had to figure out how to help the entire office work from home and […]

Secure IoT Platforms Tech Installers Recommend

Truly secure IoT platforms can be hard to identify. Here are some tips for tech decision-makers, along with installer-improved platform recommendations.

May 13, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Internet of Things (IoT) security is a top concern among any tech decision-maker tasked with choosing a platform to solve any need. While most tech managers believe IoT will become the new standard, there are a number of risks to consider when choosing secure IoT platforms. The most detrimental issue with many IoT devices is […]