All you wanted to know about passkeys but were afraid to ask
Yesterday's coverage of World Password Day sparked some discussion among the BetaNews team about passkeys and how they work.
We figured that if we're confused about them then some of you probably are too, so here's a FAQ look at passkeys, how they work and why you should consider using them.
Microsoft tells users 'if you want to fix 0x80070643 errors, you'll have to do it yourself'
Updates released for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server back in January proved problematic for many users. There have been widespread reports of 0x80070643 errors, and Microsoft acknowledged the issue some time ago.
But for anyone holding out for a fix, there's some disappointing news. The company says that it will not be releasing a fix for the problem, but is instead expecting users to follow instructions to sort things out for themselves.
Identity and permissions present a major security challenge
The average organization has roughly 1,400 permissions for every employee, according to a new report from Veza.
The findings also show that identity teams face a daunting number of groups and roles to manage. With organizations averaging nearly 700 groups for every 1,000 users, it is difficult for admins to choose the least-privilege groups and roles that will meet the needs of any given employee, contractor, or service account.
Windows 11 is losing market share to Windows 10
In what will come as something of a disappointment to Microsoft, the latest figures from Statcounter shows that Windows 11 is becoming less popular.
While Windows 11’s market share is in decline, there is an almost mirrored increase in Windows 10’s market share. It appears that there remains a preference for the significantly older version of Windows.
Microsoft may have broken your VPN with Windows updates
If your VPN has stopped working in Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can take some comfort in the fact that you're not alone. The April update for the operating system, or the preview version, is causing VPN connection failures.
It is not clear quite how widespread the problem is, nor just how many VPN tools are affected. However, Microsoft is aware of the issue but is offering little in the way of help at the moment.
The changing face of the cybersecurity market [Q&A]
The cybersecurity world is a fast changing one with a constant arms race between attackers and defenders.
New entrants are always coming to the market with innovative technologies to solve particular problems. We spoke to Justin Somaini, a partner at cybersecurity venture capital firm YL Ventures, to find out more about up and coming security trends and shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Firefox for Android achieves over 1,000 extensions
In a remarkable display of growth and developer engagement, Firefox for Android has achieved a major milestone—over 1,000 extensions are now available on its platform! This achievement comes less than five months after Mozilla launched its new open ecosystem for extensions in December, which initially featured just over 400 options.
The rapid expansion in the number of extensions underscores the enthusiasm and innovative spirit of the developer community. This surge not only reflects the developers' readiness to explore new territories in mobile browser customization but also highlights the robust capabilities of Firefox on Android devices.
Proton 9.0 launches: A major boost for Linux gamers
Today, the Linux gaming world gets a huge boost with the release of Proton 9.0. If you are not familiar, Proton is an open-source tool that lets you to play some Windows games on Linux.
This latest version introduces extensive compatibility improvements, enhancing the gaming experience for a wide array of titles previously only playable on Proton Experimental. Among these games are popular titles such as "Dinogen Online," "Photography Simulator Demo," and "The Finals." Proton 9.0 also breathes new life into classics like "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Yuri’s Revenge" and "Lord of the Rings: Gollum."
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Internal communication gaps leave enterprises vulnerable to attack
A new report shows that CISOs find it difficult to communicate threats to the C-suite, which is leaving gaps in the organization’s understanding of cyberrisk.
The study from Dynatrace reveals that 87 percent of CISOs say application security is a blind spot at the CEO and board level.
Combating small ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks are so destructive that it’s easy to assume that all of them are large-scale in nature. However, this isn’t always the case, and ransomware gangs can do incredible amounts of damage with relatively small amounts of data. For example, an analysis carried out by Zerto of 116 globally diverse ransomware attacks spanning 43 different ransomware variants uncovered a median dataset size of just 183.5 GB.
When considered alongside a study carried out by Splunk, which says the average ransomware can encrypt a gigabyte of data in 47.7 seconds, the typical encryption detonation process for 183.5 GB of data would take nearly two and a half hours: That’s not very long at all.
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Google underlines its commitment to passkeys with new updates
Google launched its passkeys initiative on 2022's World Password Day and this year it's marking the day with some new updates.
It’s expanding Cross-Account Protection, an initiative where Google will share security notifications about suspicious events on your Google Account with the non-Google apps and services you use. Doing this will allow the other apps and services connected to your Google Account to use the security information to better protect your other accounts.
Passwords cling on to celebrate another World Password Day
Last year we asked the question whether it was time to make World Password Day a thing of the past. But despite the rollout of passkey technology from giants like Google, passwords are still here a year on.
There's no doubt that the use of passwords is in decline, but they are proving more tenacious than many people predicted. Here are some expert views on the role of passwords in the wider digital security landscape.
LibreELEC 12 Linux distribution launches with Kodi Omega 21 -- download it now!
LibreELEC, the popular open-source Linux-based operating system for Kodi, has officially released its 12.0 version, incorporating the new Kodi (Omega) v21.0. This is a huge update, particularly in upgrading device support and improving overall performance.
One of the major shifts with LibreELEC 12.0 is the move to a 64-bit architecture for several devices, including the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5. This change means users upgrading from LibreELEC 11 will need to reinstall Widevine DRM to continue using copy-protected video add-ons such as Prime Video and Netflix. Notably, systems running versions older than LibreELEC 10 will require a clean install due to significant updates in Python 3 since Kodi v19.
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