New platform helps businesses make better security decisions

Businesses were already facing increasingly complex security environments thanks to cloud use and digital transformation projects, and with the advent of COVID-19 things have become more difficult still. Breach and attack simulation specialist AttackIQ is launching its new Security Optimization Platform to equip cybersecurity leaders with better insights and help them make better decisions and improve business outcomes. "COVID-19 has been a game changer for cybersecurity practitioners," says Brett Galloway, AttackIQ's CEO. "CISOs are under a siege of attacks, while spending is undergoing increased scrutiny. We're in a new era that requires an optimization strategy for better insights, better decisions,… [Continue Reading]

HyperX launches affordable Cloud Core Gaming Headset + 7.1

If it feels like HyperX releases a lot of gaming headsets, that's because it does. Yeah, Kingston's gaming brand seems to like having a large offering of headsets for some reason. While that can be confusing for some consumers, ultimately, having choice and a diverse product line is a good thing. It ensures there are models for all budgets and needs. Today, HyperX launches the Cloud Core Gaming Headset + 7.1. As the name implies, it offers virtual 7.1 surround sound. The wired headset looks to be attractive and comfortable too. It even comes with a USB breakout box with controls.… [Continue Reading]

Mobile device use opens up businesses to extra risk

Mobile devices have become an extension of our everyday lives, but if they are used to access business networks they could be exposing sensitive information to risk. A new report from Gigamon reveals that most mobile devices run an average of 60-90 applications, facilitating access to email, SaaS-based solutions, cloud storage, social networks, games, news feeds and more. This leads to an increased attack surface, with growing levels of mobile activity associated with cloud services. What this means to the hacker is that it's relatively easy to construct highly targeted phishing emails, using information freely offered up by users, in order to… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases KB4568831 update to fix printing issues, connectivity problems and more in Windows 10

Microsoft is continuing its on-going game of cat and mouser with itself, releasing updates to fix problems introduced by previous updates. The latest to be released is KB4568831 and it addresses a range of issue. Among the fixes this particular update brings are issues with LTE connectivity in Windows 10 version 2004, problems with Bluetooth headsets, and issues with printing. See also: Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.20.0 with new Color Picker utility and more Microsoft fixes issue with Edge crashing when you type in the address bar Windows 10 May 2020 Update has an 11 percent market share despite its many… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.20.0 with new Color Picker utility and more

As recently promised, Microsoft has released PowerToys v0.20.0. This release sees the arrival of a new utility in the form of Color Picker for grabbing hex and RGB color values from anywhere on screen. There are other changes and fixes too. There are now eight utilities available in PowerToys, and with this release Microsoft has made numerous improvements to those that were already in the collection. This includes adding SVG icon rendering to File Explorer, as well as improvements to Keyboard Manager. See also: Microsoft fixes issue with Edge crashing when you type in the address bar Windows 10 May… [Continue Reading]

Ancestry.com claims no harm from security vulnerability in Family Tree Maker

If you’re at all familiar with genealogy then you'll likely know both Ancestry and Family Tree Maker -- they an integral part of the pastime. Unfortunately, independent review site WizCase recently discovered an open and unencrypted ElasticSearch server that belonged to Software MacKiev, the owners of Family Tree Maker. The leak exposed thousands of records including email addresses, user locations, and other sensitive personal information. FTM was owned by Ancestry.com until 2016 when Software MacKiev took it over, and the software is still used to upload databases to the Ancestry online trees. Writing about the issue, Ancestry has been quick to reassure… [Continue Reading]

Philo gets Google Chromecast support

Around the world, many consumers are cutting cable, opting instead for online TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Hulu+Live TV to name a few. Another streaming TV service, Philo, isn't the most comprehensive option, but it is one of the cheapest at just $20 monthly for more than 50 channels. Today, Philo gets a new feature that subscribers should absolutely love -- Chromecast support. Called "Philo Connect," subscribers can now choose to "cast" what they are watching on an Android device to their TV via a Chromecast dongle (or television with integrated Chromecast). "Chromecast support has been one of our… [Continue Reading]