Secureworks delivers businesses an alternative to SIEM

In the face of rising threat levels many businesses have turned to security information and events management (SIEM), but it isn't the right approach for all. Software-driven security specialist Secureworks is offering an alternative with improvements to its Threat Detection and Response (TDR) product. It allows security operations teams to detect, investigate and respond to security incidents. They can also proactively hunt for, and gain actionable insights on, both known and unknown threats. TDR takes a holistic approach to security with superior detection and remediation capabilities informed and enriched by threat intelligence, machine learning, and integrations with a variety of… [Continue Reading]

Malwarebytes expands business protection for remote workers

Malwarebytes has announced updates to its business protection suite and industry partnerships which incorporate more features to help secure remote workers. New product features include the addition of Malwarebytes Brute Force Protection and Malwarebytes' next-generation scan and detection engine. The company has also announced a partnership with cyber insurance provider, Coalition to offer a combined solution of endpoint security and cyber insurance to protect organizations from cyberthreats. By detecting high volumes of invalid login attempts, Brute Force Protection blocks intrusion attacks targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections on Windows workstations and servers. Managed through the Malwarebytes Nebula cloud platform, this… [Continue Reading]

Regular tech updates are a key factor in security success

Security teams that proactively refresh their technology regularly have then most success in fending off threats according to a new report from Cisco. On average, programs that include a proactive, best-of-breed tech refresh strategy are 12.7 percent more likely to report overall security success. However, not all organizations have the budget or expertise to make this happen, but a strategy to migrate to cloud and SaaS security solutions can help. A well-integrated technology stack is the second most important factor for cybersecurity success. It has a positive impact on nearly every outcome evaluated, increasing the probability of overall success by… [Continue Reading]

Here's how to get a longer timeframe to remove Windows 10 feature updates

When you install a feature update for Windows 10 -- the likes of Windows 10 October 2020 Update (20H2), for instance -- Microsoft does not give you very long to change your mind and uninstall it. If you decide you don't like the changes introduced by a feature update, you have just 10 days to easily remove it without having to go down the route of using a backup. It might not just be the fact that you don't like changes that have been made to the way Windows 10 works. There have been numerous updates to the operating system… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft is using Windows Feature Experience Pack update to add great new features to Windows 10

Normally when Microsoft adds new features to Windows 10, it does so using the twice-yearly Feature Updates -- such as Windows 10 May 2020 Update and Windows 10 October 2020 Update (20H2). But this is changing. We have seen references to Windows Feature Experience Pack updates in preview builds of Windows 10, and now Microsoft is starting to test out the feature. Using the new method of delivering updates, the company is bringing some interesting new features and options to the operating system. See also: PowerToys is making it easier to manage open windows across multiple monitors Project Latte could… [Continue Reading]

Parcel delivery phishing scams up 400 percent in November

Researchers at Check Point have seen a 400 percent increase in phishing scams using DHL, Amazon and FedEx branding to try to get people to part with information during the peak online shopping period. Two weeks ago, Check Point researchers documented an 80 percent increase in malicious phishing campaigns targeting online shoppers with 'special offers.' The latest spike uses subject lines like 'track your shipment' and 'delivery problem.' DHL is the most imitated brand globally, making up 56 percent of the total volume of shipping-related phishing emails, followed by Amazon at 37 percent and FedEx at seven percent. While the… [Continue Reading]

PowerToys is making it easier to manage open windows across multiple monitors

Microsoft has been gradually developing PowerToys for Windows 10, and the collection of tools is growing. While still in its relative infancy -- we're a long way from version 1.0! -- there are already some PowerToys that are proving firm favorites. One of the most popular is FanzyZones. It offers a great way to quickly organize a large number of open programs and windows into preset layouts... and it's about to get even better. See also: Project Latte could see Android app support coming to Windows 10 Microsoft 365's 'Productivity Score' raises serious privacy concerns If you're still using Windows… [Continue Reading]