Google extends its passkey rollout to all platforms
Tomorrow is World Password Day but Google has chosen today to announce a major step towards ending the need for passwords, introducing support for passkeys across Google Accounts on all major platforms.
Back in December last year, passkey support was introduced to Chrome. Today's announcement means they can now be used across Google Services for a fully passwordless sign-in experience.
Malicious HTML attachments double in the last year
Last May, 21 percent of all HTML attachments scanned were malicious. Ten months on, that figure has more than doubled with 45.7 percent of scanned HTML files found to be malicious in March 2023.
This finding comes from the latest Threat Spotlight report from Barracuda Networks, which shows that not only is the overall volume of malicious HTML attachments increasing, they remain the file type most likely to be used for malicious purposes.
Connecting the world: the role of technology in providing humanitarian aid [Q&A]
When a crisis occurs, telecommunications infrastructure can be partially or entirely destroyed, severing the ties between crisis victims and the outside world, and in some cases disconnecting them entirely from their loved ones.
We underestimate the importance of technology until it is taken away, and providing connectivity to affected communities as quickly as possible in times of crisis is extremely important.
Microsoft seemingly used a Windows update to interfere with Chrome's 'Make Default' button to push its own Edge browser
Microsoft is no stranger to adopting tactics that are seen by many as being sneaky and underhand -- and now the company has been caught at it again.
Last year, Google made it much easier to change the default web browser to -- surprise, surprise -- Chrome, by introducing a new Make Default button. This one-click option served as a user-friendly alternative to the complicated process Microsoft put in place for changing browsers. But with the release of the KB5025221 update, it seems that Microsoft decided to break this handy feature.
Google is changing the lock icon in Chrome because it believes 'security should be the default state'
Visit a secure website (that is, one that loads over HTTPS) in Chrome, and you'll see a lock icon in the address bar. But this is set to change. Google has announced plans to remove the familiar padlock icon, providing a number of reasons for a decision that many users will regard as a step in the wrong direction.
Among the arguments in favor of removing the icon is that HTTPS is the norm rather than the exception, and that the simple fact a site uses a secure connection is in no way indicative of its inherent trustworthiness.
Peak Design and Logitech G launch Everyday Backpack Zip for gamers
Hey, gamers and adventurers! Are you looking for a professional backpack that’s versatile, minimalist, and perfect for all your gear organization needs? Well, look no further than the Peak Design x Logitech G Everyday Backpack Zip!
That’s right, Logitech G has teamed up with Peak Design to bring you the ultimate daily pack for all your gear organization needs. And when I say gear, I mean everything from your headphones and mouse to your keyboard and water bottles. This backpack has got you covered.
Ubuntu Pro becomes available on the AWS EC2 console
Ubuntu Pro is now available in a subscription-included model on Amazon Web Services (AWS), allowing users to launch Ubuntu Pro on-demand instances and purchase Ubuntu Pro Compute Savings Plans from the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) console.
Users will be able to run Ubuntu machines with expanded security maintenance, kernel live patch, and hardening scripts out of the box with all of these features enabled by default.
Smaller businesses are ready to embrace AI
According to a new report, 61 percent of SMBs expect their AI usage to increase in the next year, and younger groups are more likely to incorporate AI into regular tasks.
The study from DigitalOcean also finds that while 70 percent have used ChatGPT in some capacity, it's still in the early testing stages and only nine percent of companies have policies in place concerning its usage. 62 percent of those using ChatGPT say they are just testing it out, with 23 percent integrating it into regular tasks.
Masimo Stork brings advanced baby monitoring to your home
Oh, new parents, are you ready for something revolutionary? Masimo has just announced the launch of Stork, a baby monitoring system that will change the way you see and understand your little one's health data.
The Stork monitoring ecosystem is made up of several components, each designed to give parents the most accurate and reliable information about their baby's vital signs. The flagship solution, Masimo Stork Vitals+, consists of a boot with a sensor, a video camera, and a mobile app. The boot is made from an ultra-soft, comfortable medical-grade silicone that gently conforms to your baby's skin and comes in three sizes to ensure a perfect fit.
A (personal) case for cross-border credit sharing and alternative data
Using cross-border credit and alternative data should be more normalized to give the immigrant population in the United States access to the financial services they need.
It is presently 2023 and the norm is still to use credit scores, whose evaluation methods really haven’t changed since their invention in 1989, to evaluate consumers for mortgages, rentals, credit card approvals, and more.
Forget Windows 12, Nitrux is your next OS
Microsoft is slowly beginning to kill off Windows 10, stopping major feature updates for the operating system and hoping to persuade more users to move to Windows 11. While that’s the obvious upgrade path, some users will want to hang on for Windows 12, which is reported to be under development at the moment.
But if you’re happy to consider another option, then Nitrux might be the operating system for you.
Are you still using the Start Menu to launch apps in Windows?
The Windows Start Menu has always been an essential tool for Windows users to launch programs, access system settings, or change the system’s power state.
Microsoft modified the Windows operating system significantly in the latest versions. Windows 10 introduced taskbar pinning, live tiles in the Start Menu, and several other changes.
Companies must rebuild employee-employer loyalty to curb insider threats
The modern workplace is, to put it mildly, unsettled. The employee/employer relationship has been fractured in the wake of a chain of events that includes the COVID-19 shutdowns, the increase in remote work, the Great Resignation and the recent rash of layoffs combined with a labor market that nevertheless remains stubbornly tight.
A disconnect between employers and employees has emerged concerning work-life balance and the familiar-but-vague concept known as "organizational commitment," driven in part by social media-fueled myths such as "quiet quitting.”" A key concern for employers is that, according to workplace theory and several case studies, a lower level of "organizational commitment" among employees leads to an increase in the likelihood of insider threats. Whether they are leaving companies or staying on the job, employees who aren’t committed to their organizations are more likely to steal critical information.
Grab your free Windows 12 wallpapers here
While the release of Windows 12 may not be on the horizon anytime soon, this hasn't deterred designer Addy Visuals from showcasing his vision for Microsoft's future operating system.
For those who haven't seen it yet, you can check out his video in our previous post here. In addition, Addy has now made the wallpapers from his Windows 12 concept available for free download.
Meeting the challenges of the digital workspace [Q&A]
Remote and hybrid teams are increasingly adopting digital tools to get their jobs done. But while this strengthens productivity for workers it risks compromise to the business's security. In turn, this has exacerbated the need for additional layers of supervision and oversight.
Ungoverned connections leave businesses open to supply chain attacks, data breaches and more. We spoke to Astrix Security CEO and co-founder Alon Jackson to discuss these challenges and how to safely and securely manage the new digital workplace.
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