Microsoft never sleeps. In addition to its steady releases of major and minor updates to the current version of Windows 10, the company frequently rolls out public preview builds to members of its Windows Insider Program, allowing them to test out — and even help shape — upcoming features. Microsoft numbers Windows 10 releases using… Continue reading Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds
FluBot Malware’s Rapid Spread May Soon Hit US Phones
The FluBot Android malware has spread throughout several European countries through an SMS package delivery scam.
Experian API Exposed Credit Scores of Most Americans
Big-three consumer credit bureau Experian just fixed a weakness with a partner website that let anyone look up the credit score of tens of millions of Americans just by supplying their name and mailing address, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Experian says it has plugged the data leak, but the researcher who reported the finding says he… Continue reading Experian API Exposed Credit Scores of Most Americans
What Is Homeowners Insurance?
Find out what homeowners insurance is, why you need it, and how to get the right coverage for the right price. See how much home insurance costs in your state. The post What Is Homeowners Insurance? appeared first on SafeWise.
Why enterprises must install the latest macOS software patch
Enterprises should install Apple’s latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 update to secure their Macs. I spoke with Jamf Mac security expert Jaron Bradley, who explained why. Install macOS 11.3 immediately Enterprise users running fleets of Macs should get their IT support teams to approve the installation of Apple’s macOS Big Sur 11.3 update as swiftly… Continue reading Why enterprises must install the latest macOS software patch
Do Cyberattacks Affect Stock Prices? It Depends on the Breach
A security researcher explores how data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other types of cybercrime influence stock prices.
Second Click Here to Kill Everybody Sale
For a limited time, I am selling signed copies of Click Here to Kill Everybody in hardcover for just $6, plus shipping. I have 600 copies of the book available. When they’re gone, the sale is over and the price will revert to normal. Order here. Please be patient on delivery. It’s a lot of… Continue reading Second Click Here to Kill Everybody Sale
How to Do Your Own Water Heater Maintenance
Don’t wait for your water heater to cause trouble, learn how to do your own maintenance with this handy guide. The post How to Do Your Own Water Heater Maintenance appeared first on SafeWise.
April patch recap: Mostly quiet on the Microsoft front
Unlike March, when patch updates caused issues with some printers, Microsoft’s updates for April were relatively tame. Windows users lost the old pre-Chromium version of Edge; some users saw performance issues; and Microsoft started talking up “News and Interests.” In fact, it’s that last one that has some IT admins concerned. (More about that below.)… Continue reading April patch recap: Mostly quiet on the Microsoft front
US Urges Organizations to Implement MFA, Other Controls to Defend Against Russian Attacks
Actors working for Moscow’s Foreign Intelligence Service are actively targeting organizations in government and other sectors, FBI and DHS say.