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More than half of organizations fall victim to cyberattacks

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The latest Cybersecurity Readiness Index from Cisco shows that 53 percent of the respondents report falling victim to a cyber incident this past year, and many leaders (73 percent) believe that they will be a victim of a cybersecurity incident in the next 12-24 months.

The report shows that the level of readiness is down on a year ago too. Only three percent of organizations around the globe have a mature enough security posture to protect against today’s threats (down 12 percent compared to last year).

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Microsoft uses KB5035941 update to bring new features to Windows 10

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Windows 10 may be in the later stages of its life, but Microsoft has still not given up on it. With just 18 months of support left, the company has released the KB5035941 update which adds Windows Spotlight to your desktop background as well as new lockscreen widgets.

The new additions come despite Microsoft's previous assertion that nothing new would be added to Windows 10. This non-security update also includes a number of fixes and changes, such as updates for Windows Hello for Business.

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Enterprise cybersecurity's lateral movement 'blind spot' [Q&A]

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A lot of time, attention, and investment is spent on creating strong perimeters and endpoint defenses to prevent malicious actors from gaining access to corporate networks.

While this is important, organizations also need a network security strategy -- because if attackers do infiltrate a network, the race is on to uncover the malicious activity and quickly resolve the incident.

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Install the KB5035942 update for Windows 11 to gain all of the Moment 5 features right now

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It is the time of the month when Microsoft releases preview versions of the next month's updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11. And for Windows 11 users, the newly launched KB5035942 update is an exciting one.

As this is an update preview, there are no security fixes included in the patch but there is a lot more. With the KB5035942 update, Microsoft is enabling all of the features of the Moment 5 update for all users by default. There are also fixes for a range of non-security issues.

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Canva acquires Affinity

Canva, the online design platform, has announced a significant expansion of its business. You see, the company has acquired Affinity, a popular creative software platform used by over three million creative professionals worldwide.

With over 175 million users, Canva has already made a significant impact. However, the company apparently believes there is still much more to achieve. By integrating Affinity’s award-winning suite of professional design software, Canva is aiming to address the needs of every kind of designer, from novices to seasoned professionals.

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Google rolls out Chrome for Arm-compatible Windows PCs

Google has announced the release of a new version of its Chrome browser, specifically optimized for Arm-compatible Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon processors. This update promises to deliver faster and smoother web browsing experiences for users of these devices.

The new version of Chrome has been designed to fully leverage the hardware and operating system of Arm-based Windows PCs. This optimization is expected to result in significant performance improvements, particularly with the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite platform, as noted by Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Inc. He stated, "The new version of Google Chrome will help cement Snapdragon X Elite's role as the premier platform for Windows computing starting in mid-2024."

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Cooler Master unveils GA2711 monitor

Cooler Master today announced the GA2711 monitor. This new addition to the company’s lineup is designed for gamers, professionals, and everyday users. The 27-inch QHD display features a 100Hz refresh rate, perfect for work and play. It offers tailored viewing with modes such as Action, FPS, RTS, Custom, Standard, Web, Text, and Movie, along with Adaptive Sync for smoother visuals.

“In the development of the GA2711, we focused on what matters most to our customers: quality, functionality, and value. This monitor is a testament to our commitment to providing versatile solutions that meet the diverse needs of our users, whether they’re working from home, enjoying their favorite games, or watching a movie,” stated Jimmy Sha, Cooler Master CEO.

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Embracing cloud repatriation: Strategies for successful workload migration

A recent study by Citrix revealed that 25 percent of UK organizations have chosen to migrate more than half of their cloud-based workloads back to on-premises infrastructures. This phenomenon, known as cloud repatriation, is gathering significant momentum and forcing enterprises to re-evaluate their cloud strategies.

While the cloud once promised cost savings, scalability, and flexibility, many organizations have found themselves grappling with unforeseen expenses, security concerns, performance issues, compatibility problems, and service downtime.

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Five questions to ask before you choose a cloud provider

The cloud landscape has never been more complex. Research reveals that the majority of EMEA IT decision makers (ITDMs) have hybrid cloud strategies (68 Percent) and even more (72 Percent) have relationships with multiple public cloud providers (72 Percent). Every provider offers different services each with their own pros and cons, and this complexity can be challenging to manage without the right underlying data architecture.

Given the cost, compliance and business risk implications of cloud, due diligence is increasingly important. But for organizations to work out what they need from their cloud service providers (CSPs), they must understand their own data first.

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Generation Z is becoming generation fraud

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Members of generation Z -- those born in the mid to late 1990s -- are more susceptible to fraud than other age groups and are also committing it at a higher rate.

The latest Digital Trust and Safety Index, released today by Sift, shows that 33 percent of Gen Z survey respondents know someone who has, or have personally, participated in payment fraud, compared to only 10 percent of Baby Boomers.

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Fedora Linux 40 Beta now available

The Fedora Project has just rolled out the Beta version of Fedora Linux 40. One of the most noteworthy aspects of the pre-release operating system is its versatility. The release comes in various editions, catering to different user preferences and needs.

Whether you’re looking for a robust workstation, a reliable server, a nimble IoT platform, a streamlined cloud experience, or the cutting-edge Fedora CoreOS, this Beta release has you covered. Additionally, Fedora Linux Spins offers a variety of desktop environments, including KDE Plasma, Xfce, and Cinnamon, for those who prefer a customized user experience.

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61 percent of breaches involve infostealer malware

A rise in identity-based attacks can be laid at the door of a rapid increase in malware, according to a new report. Analysis by SpyCloud finds that 61 percent of data breaches in 2023, involving over 343 million stolen credentials, were infostealer malware-related.

Researchers also report that the average identity had a one in five chance of already being the victim of an infostealer infection. Infostealer malware enables criminals to collect vast amounts of information about the user and the device, including a user's session cookies, API keys and webhooks, crypto wallet addresses, and more.

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Syncing of cloud passwords opens businesses to cyberattacks

A new report reveals that 67 percent of businesses routinely synchronize most of their users’ passwords from their on-premises directories to their cloud counterparts. This poses substantial security risks by creating a gateway for attackers to hack these environments from on-prem settings.

The report from Silverfort shows that in the rush to the cloud security gaps stemming from legacy infrastructure, misconfigurations, and insecure built-in features create pathways for attackers to access the cloud, significantly weakening a company's resilience to identity threats.

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IT leaders struggle to keep up with emerging threats

A new report shows that 95 percent of IT leaders say that cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever and they are unprepared for this new wave of threat vectors.

The survey, of more than 800 IT and security leaders around the world, from Keeper Security reveals that firms are witnessing AI-powered attacks (51 percent), deepfake technology and supply chain attacks (both 36 percent), cloud jacking (35 percent), Internet of Things (IoT) attacks and 5G network exploits (both 34 percent), and fileless attacks (24 percent).

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Microsoft may be making it easier to install Linux distros in Windows 11 with a new UI for WSL

Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI

While Windows Subsystem for Linux is widely recognized as being one of Microsoft most impressive achievements in recent times, WSL is not without its flaws.

Now in its second iteration, WSL makes it possible to install Linux distros within Windows 11 but it has a major obstacle that is stopping it gaining mass appeal -- it remains a text-based tool. But this could be about to change. Microsoft is exploring the possibility of introducing a new GUI to simplify the installation and management of distros.

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