NETGEAR launches unlocked Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200)

Mobile hotspots are built into all modern smartphones, allowing you to share your mobile data with other devices. It is a very useful feature, but it is not perfect. The problem with sharing your phone's data, you see, is that it will drain the battery quite quickly. Not to mention, if you have cellular data caps, you can run out of data very fast. This is why people still utilize dedicated hotspot devices with separate data plans. Today, NETGEAR launches an unlocked variant of its exisiting Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router. Carrying the model number of MR5200, not… [Continue Reading]

What have we learned from the last six months? Trust no one

How many people do you trust with your credit card information? Or your social security number? For most people, the answer is zero (unless you’re married, in which case the answer might still be zero). What many don’t realize is that there are far more damaging security risks than a stolen credit card number. Namely, your internet browser. We don’t often fully appreciate how much our browsers know about us. We use them for our email, shopping, sensitive company data, and yet we leave our browsers more vulnerable than the wallets in our pocket. The truth is a compromised browser… [Continue Reading]

Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and wave hello to Ubuntu-based Linux Lite 5.6

Windows 11 is a great operating sytem. It hasn't even left beta status yet, but is absolutely the best desktop operating system Microsoft has ever created. Seriously, folks, it is exceptional. If your computer is compatible with it, and you like Windows 10, you will probalby enjoy Windows11 even more -- if you keep an open mind. You see, the upcoming Windows 11 is likely to be quite polarizing. It features radical changes to the user interface (such as a centered task bar) which I adore, but other users are sure to dislike. Not to mention, the system requirements will… [Continue Reading]

That killer feature in Windows 11? It won't arrive until next year

In a recent survey, there were two big new features in Windows 11 that had people excited. 35 percent said the centered Start menu was their favorite new feature, while 26 percent said it was native Android support they were most looking forward to. Well, if you’re one of those people keen to run Android apps on your Windows 11 PC, there’s some bad news. The feature isn’t ready, and it won’t even start being tested by Insiders for months yet. SEE ALSO: Microsoft officially reveals Windows 11's release date, but most people won't get it then, and some will… [Continue Reading]

Move to the cloud opens opportunities for cybercriminals

The rapid shift of applications and infrastructure to the cloud creates gaps in security according to a new threat report from security platform Lacework. This increases the opportunities for cybercriminals to steal data, take advantage of an organization's assets, and to gain illicit network access. This also boosts opportunities for initial access brokers as Lacework Labs finds Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure administrative accounts gaining popularity in underground marketplaces. "It's in enterprises' best interest to start thinking of cybercriminals as business competitors," says James Condon, director of research at Lacework. "Last year alone, cybercrime and ransomware attacks cost companies… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft officially reveals Windows 11's release date, but most people won't get it then, and some will have to wait until next summer!

There has been quite a lot of speculation regarding the date when Windows 11 will be made available to non-Insiders with clues pointing towards October 20. However, Microsoft today reveals when the OS will start to arrive, and that will actually be October 5. However, before you mark that date in your calendar and start counting down the days, there are caveats that mean you probably won’t get it then. In fact, you might not even get it until the middle of next year. SEE ALSO: Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro at a big discount now... and get Windows 11… [Continue Reading]

Businesses turn to low-code as demand for developers soars

The global pandemic along with a surge in demand for developers has boosted the interest in and use of enterprise low-code, according to a new report. The study from low-code development specialist Mendix shows that 77 percent of enterprises in six countries have already adopted low-code, and 72 percent of IT leaders say it's a trend they can't afford to miss. Nearly six out of 10 (57 percent) IT professionals say the number of staff needed for software development is increasing and 76 percent say the demand for developers has reached a 'fever pitch'. The cost of software development is… [Continue Reading]

New platform offers secure cloud data integration

As enterprises continue to migrate data to the cloud they need to ensure that sensitive information is properly protected. Automated data integration specialist Fivetran is launching a platform that offers a set of key security-related features, allowing companies to create a more secure modern data stack that meets internal and regulatory requirements. Called Fivetran Business Critical, it provides management of regulatory and security requirements, including HIPAA compatibility and PCI DSS Level 1 validation. This allows enterprises within the healthcare, retail, finance and eCommerce industries to meet industry data security and privacy requirements. "Companies across industries continue to turn to Fivetran… [Continue Reading]

Hybrid working is here to stay but security remains a challenge

A majority of companies are moving to a long-term hybrid workplace approach according to a new study from Entrust. The survey of 1,500 business leaders and 1,500 general employees across 10 countries shows 80 percent of leaders and 75 percent of employees say their company is currently using a hybrid model, or is fully remote and considering a hybrid work approach. It's not all roses though, 54 percent of employees report up to six instances of lost productivity due to network access issues and leaders cite home internet security (21 percent) and leakage of sensitive company data (20 percent) among… [Continue Reading]

Kingston launches droolworthy DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive

With cloud storage continuing to grow in popularity, USB flash drives have largely fallen out of favor with consumers. Maybe that's not such a bad thing, as USB flash drives are both easy to lose and are susceptible to failure -- the cloud is arguably more safe and secure. With that said, there should always be a need for local storage, Look, sometimes you just can't trust certain documents, such as company secrets, to the cloud. It is hard to get excited about new USB flash drives though, right? I mean, aren't they all the same? Actually, no! They can… [Continue Reading]

Why investing in customer education is imperative to your business

Despite advances in software and excitement about what products and services can do today, implementation often remains a barrier. Companies are hesitant to spend money on something that requires a significant time investment to figure out, and leaders want to ensure that new software purchases don’t sit on the shelf because employees lack the knowledge to fully leverage their capabilities. If software vendors hope to remain competitive in today’s SaaS-based world, they must be prepared to address customers’ adoption issues and fears. If a service is not being utilized for whatever reason, organizations won’t have to look far to replace… [Continue Reading]

Windows Update is letting Windows 10 users know if they can upgrade to Windows 11

The system requirements for Windows 11 have been confusing from the moment they were announced, and Microsoft's changes to them has done nothing to make the situation clearer for most people Microsoft's own PC checking tool, released to help people determine the compatibility of their system with Windows 11 was criticized and then pulled for failing to provide enough helpful information. It has since been updated, but now Microsoft has launched a new way to check whether your computer will run Windows 11 -- performing a check via Windows Update. See also: Microsoft releases KB5005103 update preview to fix video… [Continue Reading]

How technical debt is harming API security [Q&A]

APIs allow the easy exchange of information between apps, microservices and containers. They've become an essential part of the way our digital infrastructure operates. But the very ubiquity of APIs means developers are under pressure to produce them quickly and that can lead to 'technical debt' because corners are cut. We spoke to Tom Hudson, security research tech lead at app vulnerability scanner Detectify to find out more about why APIs are vulnerable in this way and how they can be secured. BN: Why is technical debt top of mind for security professionals? How does technical debt impact API security?… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases KB5005103 update preview to fix video playback problems and OneDrive issues

Ahead of September's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released a preview of the KB5005103 update for Windows 10. This non-security update addresses a number of issues, most notably fixing a problem which prevented certain MP4 files from playing. A second key fix sees Microsoft addressing a problem that reset syncing for Microsoft OneDrive to "Known folders only" after installing an update for Windows. See also: Microsoft Azure found to have the 'worst cloud vulnerability you can imagine' -- ChaosDB You will be able to install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC... but there could be serious security drawbacks Microsoft releases KB5005932… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft Azure found to have the 'worst cloud vulnerability you can imagine' -- ChaosDB

Security researchers have discovered a serious security vulnerability in Microsoft Azure that could given an attacker unfettered access to any and all of the databases stored on its Cosmos DB service. Researchers from security firm Wiz found that it is not only possible but trivial to obtain the primary keys to databases. The vulnerability, dubbed ChoasDB, may have existed since the introduction of the Jupyter Notebook back in 2019, and it gives attackers the ability to access, edit and delete data or entire databases. Microsoft is unable to change primary keys itself, and has emailed customers to advise them to… [Continue Reading]

You will be able to install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC... but there could be serious security drawbacks

When Microsoft first released details of the system requirements for Windows 11, there was a mixture of confusion, annoyance and disbelief. The need for TPM 2.0 sent people running off to find out what on Earth this is, and many were disappointed to learn that a number of relatively recent CPUs were not supported. Seemingly aware of the frustration the minimum requirements were causing, Microsoft has relented a little. Even though there will be no official upgrade path from Windows 10 to Windows 11, it will be possible to manually install Window 11 on hardware that is not technically supported.… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases a test version of its updated Windows 11 PC Health Check app

When Microsoft first announced Windows 11, users turned to the company’s PC Health Check app to see if their systems would be able to run the new OS. For a lot of users, the answer turned out to be no, although the app didn’t explain why. Because this was far from helpful, Microsoft two months ago took the step of removing the app. Now, today it makes it available once again, with the promise that it will actually do what it’s supposed to this time around -- tell you if your PC can run Windows 11, and if not, why… [Continue Reading]