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Microsoft Teams update will fix the single most common video conferencing problem
A new entry in the Microsoft 365 product roadmap shows the company will soon deploy a new keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Spacebar) that will allow Teams users to temporarily unmute themselves during meetings.
Windows 10 reliability patch issued again ahead of the next major update
Windows 10 version 21H2 and Windows 11 version 21H2 are expected to launch in the month of October as an optional update for consumers. Ahead of the big month, some users are now seeing a new patch to prepare their desktop for the big update.
Microsoft Office Zero-Day Hit in Targeted Attacks
Microsoft’s embattled security response unit is scrambling to deal with another zero-day attack hitting users of its flagship Microsoft Office software suite. The Redmond, Wash. software giant issued an urgent pre-patch advisory Tuesday to warn of a remote code execution vulnerability in MSHTML, the proprietary browsing engine built into the Office productivity suite.
Major ISP in New Zealand hit by massive DDoS, Internet outages reported
A massive DDoS hit Vocus ISP, New Zealand ‘s third-largest internet operator, isolating parts of the country from the Internet. According to a network status update, the attack took place on Friday, September 3rd and the outage lasted 30 minutes.
Update your Apple software now to fix new Pegasus exploit of iMessage that Citizen Lab discovered
Spyware researchers have captured what they say is a new exploit from NSO Group’s Pegasus surveillance tool targeting iPhones and other Apple devices through iMessage, in yet another sign that chat apps have become a popular way to hack into the devices of political dissidents and human rights activists.
Introducing password removal for Microsoft Accounts
Starting today, we’re excited to announce that anyone using a consumer Microsoft account can go completely passwordless! You can now delete your password from your Microsoft account—or set up a new account with no password—and sign-in using other more secure and convenient authentication methods such as the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, or physical security keys.
Many Hikvision Cameras Exposed to Attacks Due to Critical Vulnerability
More than 70 Hikvision camera and NVR models are affected by a critical vulnerability that can allow hackers to remotely take control of devices without any user interaction. The vulnerability can be exploited to gain root access and take full control of a device. An attacker could also use compromised devices to access internal networks.
Windows 11 reduces disk footprint for better performance
According to Microsoft officials, Windows 11 will reduce the disk footprint for various inbox apps. To reduce disk footprint, Microsoft had made changes to the compression technology of the operating system and as well the inbox apps. The default state of inbox apps like Sticky notes and Microsoft To-Do is actually a stub.
Microsoft Exchange Autodiscover bugs leak 100K Windows credentials
Bugs in the implementation of Microsoft Exchange's Autodiscover feature have leaked approximately 100,000 login names and passwords for Windows domains worldwide.
iOS 15 - Apple
iO15 is packed with new features that help you connect with others, be more present and in the moment, explore the world, and use powerful intelligence to do more with iPhone than ever before.