Unpatched Microsoft Defender Flaw Lets Hackers Gain Admin Access on Windows
… Microsoft has released updates to help identify some exploit samples as malware and has noted a bug in Defender that allows users to gain higher privileges. …
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How to stop Windows 10 from automatically rebooting after updates
… Users should note, however, that many security updates do require reboots to function properly. You can use this option to prevent unexpected reboots at off times, but don't forget the need to manually reset your machine, or you won't be protected by the security updates. …
Google Brings End-to-End Encryption to Gmail Apps on Mobile
… The rollout focuses on business, government, and regulated sectors that use higher-tier Google Workspace plans and have client-side encryption enabled by administrators. …
Over 460 HP Laptop Models Shipped with Keylogger
… A party would need administrative privileges in order to take advantage of the vulnerability. Neither Synaptics nor HP has access to customer data as a result of this issue. It's true the attacker would've needed Administrative access, but that's less difficult than you might think. …
New Android ransomware targets smart TVs
… Android has more security measures than your average Windows PC, believe it or not. In order to take control of your system, it needs administrator access. …
Microsoft's Defender Security Suite Is Coming to macOS
… All security alerts feedback into the ATP security suite for IT administrators to investigate. Windows still has more security threats that macOS, but the prevalence of malware targeting Apple's platform has increased along with its market share. …
Mozilla not concerned about enterprise Firefox installs, and that's just fine
… Incremental updates and security patches are easier to manage, requiring less exhaustive testing before they can be distributed to end users. …
How to get started with DIY home surveillance systems
… The IT in IoT: You're now a network administrator No matter what system you choose, you'll be dealing with occasional firmware updates, network outages, and potentially dropped connections between any wireless devices in use. …
Software is Increasingly Complex. That Can Be Dangerous.
… But a security flaw or a functional flaw in the layer underneath can cause unforeseen bugs. …