Poor security practice leaves industry open to cyber threats
Despite a marked increase in concerns around malware attacks and third-party risk, only eight percent of organizations with web applications for file uploads have fully implemented the best practices for file upload security.
This is among the findings of the latest Web Application Security Report from critical infrastructure protection specialist OPSWAT.
UK unveils post-Brexit data plans to boost digital trade and end annoying cookie confirmation pop-ups
In the first signs of UK data policy starting to diverge from the EU, the government has today announced a package of measures to help it seize the opportunities of data to boost growth, trade and improve public services.
Plans include 'data adequacy' partnerships with 10 countries including the US, Australia and Republic of Korea, and the appointment of a new Information Commissioner to oversee the changes.
IObit Uninstaller 11 lands with permission management, Windows 11 support and more
Just about every computer in use around the world has a hard drive that contains at least some software that isn’t used or needed. You can, of course, remove apps you don't want by using the Apps & features section of Settings, but this is not guaranteed to get rid of every last trace of any given app.
And this is precisely why software unsinstallers like IObit Uninstaller 11 are so valuable. This tool monitors installations so it knows exactly which files have been added or changed, making it much easier to completely remove apps during uninstallation.
Microsoft releases KB5005932 update for Windows 10 to fix PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING errors
Microsoft has released a compatibility fix to Windows Setup to address a problem in Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2 and 21H1. The issue means that some people trying to install the latest cumulative updates (LCU) for Windows see a PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING error.
The procedure for installing the update and then fixing the problem is a little out of the ordinary, but Microsoft has provided full details about how to complete the process so future LCUs can be successfully installed.
How to pre-order Microsoft's Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Halo Infinite Xbox Series X
If you are an Xbox fan, there's a good chance you already own one of Microsoft's newest game consoles. Whether it is Xbox Series S or X, both gaming systems play the same games, but the latter is more powerful than the former. With all of that said, the latest Xbox consoles can still be hard to buy due to low supply and high demand. The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely contributed to this.
For those of you that still don't have one of the latest consoles, today, Microsoft unveils an insanely cool new variant of the Xbox Series X. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the much-respected Halo franchise, the Windows 11-maker announces a new Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X ($549.99) will launch on November 15. It comes with a digital copy of the upcoming Halo Infinite game. In addition, the company is selling a Halo Infinite Limited Edition Elite Series 2 controller ($199.99). While pre-orders have largely sold out already, you can still score a Halo Infinite Xbox Series X pre-order today.
Real-time analysis critical for detecting phishing threats
The latest analysis of phishing data from the Cyren Incident and Response team shows that 88 percent of evasive threats were detected using real-time techniques like machine learning.
Of the remainder six percent were found with proprietary threat intelligence or readily matched patterns from previous attacks, and the remaining six percent were suspicious messages that required human analysis to confirm the detection.
Protecting Kubernetes from ransomware [Q&A]
Many organizations have been quick to adopt containerization and particularly Kubernetes. But while there are advantages in scale and flexibility, it also raises issues around cloud-native data protection practices.
So how can businesses adopt the technology but still protect their information? We spoke to Gaurav Rishi, VP product, at Kubernetes backup specialist Kasten by Veeam to find out.
PowerToys is getting a Windows 11 makeover
The PowerToys collection of utilities is much loved, and understandably so. Over the last couple of years, developers have been busy bringing more and more tools to Windows 10 users and now there is something for Windows 11 users.
For now, there is no word about new, Windows 11-specifc PowerToys utilities, but users of the latest version of Microsoft's operating system do have a design overhaul to look forward to.
98 percent of UK organizations plan to use zero trust architecture
Almost all UK business leaders and IT decision makers either plan to or have already started implementing zero trust strategies at their organizations according to new research from Illumio.
The research also looks at the barriers that prevent organizations from adopting zero trust. The main technological barriers include legacy systems that can't be upgraded (29 percent) and cost constraints (22 percent).
PNY launches low-profile XLR8 desktop memory for PC gamers
For those of you that build your own desktop computers, you know that the brands you choose matter. For instance, if you opt for an unknown company for your RAM, power supply, or storage, there is a very good chance you will run into problems. This is why I always recommend sticking with reputable brands -- saving a few bucks is never worth it if you end up troubleshooting crashes.
PNY is a company that has been around for a long time, and its products are generally very reliable. Today, PNY launches new memory under its popular "XLR8" gaming brand. Available in 2666MHz, 3200MHz, and 3600MHz speeds, this RAM is notable for being low-profile despite the inclusion of heat-spreaders. In other words, if your gaming PC build is tight for space and can't accommodate taller sticks, this low-profile option could prove to be wonderful.
5 questions to consider before choosing an app platform
If you have an idea for an app, the first significant consideration is which app platform to use.
Both Android and iOS have positive growth potential, so there’s no need to be concerned about the platform’s longevity, but there are a few factors to consider, including app performance, budget, audience reach, and platform security.
IT leaders struggle to support unstructured data in the cloud
The majority of organizations are managing more than 1PB of data and spending more than 30 percent of their IT budgets on data storage and protection, according to a new report into unstructured data from data management company Komprise.
Based on responses from 300 IT storage decision makers at companies in the US and UK, it finds 65.5 percent of organizations spend more than 30 percent of their IT budgets on data storage and management.
Un-managed SaaS data access creates risk
According to a new report 40 percent of all SaaS assets are un-managed, leading to a greater degree of internal, external, and public access to sensitive data.
The report from data access company DoControl categorizes data by insider and external threats. It finds that, in companies analyzed, an average of 400 encryption keys are shared internally to anyone with a link.
Businesses boost SecOps staffing to guard against threats
A report out today shows that 85 percent of enterprises have increased their budget investment in security operations during the pandemic, while 72 percent have increased their staffing and 79 percent have increased their adoption of advanced security technologies.
The study from the CyberRes arm of Micro Focus also reveals that security operations centers (SOCs) have increased their adoption of the cloud, with 95 percent now deploying their solutions in hybrid-cloud environments.
Windows 11 has a dark audio theme to complement Dark Mode visuals
Just about every piece of software worth its salt has embraced the dark mode trend. Both visually appealing and gentle on the eye, there is a great deal of love for darker hues, so it's little surprise that Windows 11 includes a dark mode.
But there's more; Microsoft has taken dark mode to the next level. In addition to dialing down the color, Windows 11 also includes special sound effects that accompany dark mode to create a different experience.
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