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Cyberattacks and data breaches come it many forms, but often at the root of them is a phishing scam.

Exploiting the fact that humans are the weakest link in the security chain, cybercriminals use phishing to trick employees into giving up credentials or other sensitive information that can be used to gain a foothold to carry out a later attack.

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Starting next month, Microsoft is making some significant changes relating to Transport Layer Security (TLS) in Windows 11.

This security protocol has been one of the more controversial system requirements for the operating system, and the company has revealed plans to disable older versions -- specifically TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 -- by default from September. Microsoft has already determined that this will cause problems for a fairly lengthy list of apps, including some of its own.

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Google has announced the rollout of a series of new and updated privacy tools designed to give users greater control over the removal of information about themselves from search results. A new privacy dashboard will alert users if search results start to include their contact information.

As well as making it easier to request the removal of such personal data, Google is expanding its privacy protections to give people a way to remove personal, explicit images from search results. There are also expanded controls for limiting the appearance of other explicit images in searches.

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Today, TP-Link launches two new products: the Kasa KS205 and KS225 smart light switches. Both devices come with the distinction of being Matter-certified, a feature that sets them apart in the rapidly growing smart home market.

The Kasa KS205 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch and Kasa KS225 Smart Wi-Fi Light Dimmer Switch give homeowners the ability to control their lights from anywhere via the Kasa App, using a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. Thanks to their advanced scheduling and timer capabilities, these switches can automate light management, switching lights on and off based on user-defined settings, even simulating occupancy when homeowners are away.

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Concerns around supply chain security, partly driven by President Biden's Executive Order on Improving the US' Cybersecurity, are leading to increased adoption of software bills of materials (SBOM).

Research from Sonatype surveyed over 200 IT directors in the US and UK at businesses with over $50 million revenue and finds 76 percent of enterprises have adopted SBOMs since the order's introduction.

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Security researchers at Cofense have noticed a rise in phishing campaigns that use Google's AMP technology to gain trust and evade detection.

Google describes AMP as a "web component framework to easily create user-first experiences for the web". Broken down to its core, AMP is designed to improve the performance of webpages, mostly on mobile, by limiting elements on these pages.

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Windows 11 is still a relatively young operating system and Microsoft is actively working to improve it and add new features along the way, as is obvious from the insider test builds that get released on a weekly basis.

However, there are still issues and design inconsistencies that ruin the OS for many users. This is where Rectify11 comes in.

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Avril Lavigne didn't quite sing that line but she might well have done if she'd worked in IT. More than two-thirds of IT managers (68 percent) say their current privileged access management (PAM) product is too complex or has too many features they don't use.

A new report from Keeper Security also finds that 87 percent of respondents would prefer a pared down form of PAM that is easier to deploy and use.

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As users of Google's web browser will be aware, Chrome has long featured a download bar at the bottom of the app window. While keeping download progress tucked out of the way made sense in some ways, it represented somewhat of a frustrating design inconsistency in moving download-related information away from the main browser controls in the toolbar.

This is something that Google had addressed in the latest update to Chrome, ditching the downloads bar with a new button in the main toolbar. While this is likely to be welcomed by most users, there will be some who prefer things how they used to be. Let's take a look at the new download button and also show you how to revert to the old approach if this is your preference.

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If you've been following news about the Insider builds of Windows 11 over the last couple of years, you're probably aware of the incredibly useful utility ViVeTool; we've referred to it many times here on BetaNews. This handy piece of software makes it possible to unlock Windows 11 features that Microsoft is testing with select groups of users.

It turns out that Microsoft has its own internal tool which works in very much the same way as the likes of ViVeTool. Called StagingTool, it provides access to features and options of Windows 11 that would otherwise be unavailable, and Microsoft has just leaked details of its existence.

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In a fascinating turn of events at the Flock conference today, it was announced that Fedora Linux is set to be made available on Apple Silicon Mac computers. This development is the result of a close collaboration with the Fedora Asahi Special Interest Group (SIG) and the Asahi Linux project.

The outcome, known as Fedora Asahi Remix, promises to deliver an optimized experience for both Workstation and Server use-cases on Apple Silicon machines. The Asahi Linux project has further revealed that the Fedora Asahi Remix will serve as its new flagship distribution.

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According to a new blog post, development is officially underway for the latest version of the Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 6. Code-named "Faye," the upcoming version of the Debian-based operating system is set to bring over all features and changes present in Linux Mint 21.2.

With that said, there isn't a set release date for LMDE 6 yet, as the developers are focusing on stability and completeness over speed. Once the base is ready, they intend to add more features, possibly bridging the current functionality gap between Linux Mint and LMDE.

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Today is a big day for Windows Insiders. The August 2023 Bug Bash has begun (running through until August 7) and there's a new Windows 11 build for testers in the Dev Channel to get their hands on.

Windows 11 Build 23516 features the usual selection of fixes and improvements, and also improves the screen casting experience that lets users wirelessly extend a display to another nearby PC, TV or other external screen.

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Today, popular accessory-maker Belkin revealed its latest product: the BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe. This compact, travel-friendly gadget offers the convenience of charging your iPhone and AirPods simultaneously.

The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 pad is the most recent offering in Belkin’s Made for MagSafe collection. Currently available in black and white colors, the pad features 15W fast wireless charging for iPhone 12 and later models, and 5W charging for AirPods with wireless charging case and AirPods Pro. Its sleek, slim design, packaged with a USB-C power supply, is complemented by an LED light to indicate charging status.

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HyperX has just launched its latest entries to the gaming headset market -- the Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox. Both headsets feature plush memory foam and a luxurious leatherette finish, ensuring users get the best of both worlds: unrivaled sound quality and lasting comfort.

The Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox come equipped with robust 50mm drivers that ensure crystal clear audio. The rotating earcups provide a snug fit, while the easily accessible audio controls and swivel-to-mute microphone contribute to their user-friendly design.

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