News & Updates
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Version 21H2
New Windows 10 feature update finally released. Also confirmation of the new cadence for feature updates to align with Windows 11
Apple Pay Can be Abused to Make Contactless Payments From Locked iPhones
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed an unpatched flaw in Apple Pay that attackers could abuse to make an unauthorized Visa payment with a locked iPhone by taking advantage of the Express Travel mode set up in the device's wallet.
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are back after a six-hour outage
Facebook is back online after a six-hour outage due to DNS routing problems. The outage took down Instagram, Whatsapp, Messenger, and Oculus VR as well. For some, those services are back online now; however, after a DNS issue like this, it could take hours for everything to work properly on every network.
Google is about to turn on two-factor authentication by default for millions of users
In May, Google announced plans to enable two-factor authentication (or two-step verification as it’s referring to the setup) by default to enable more security for many accounts. Now it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Google is once again reminding us of that plan, saying in a blog post that it will enable two-factor for 150 million more accounts by the end of this year.
Securing your digital life, part one: The basics
Even those who consider themselves well educated about cyber crime and security threats—and who do everything they’ve been taught to do—can (and do!) still end up as victims. The truth is that, with enough time, resources, and skill, everything can be hacked.
Apple AirTag Zero-Day Weaponizes Trackers
An unpatched stored cross-site scripting (XSS) bug in Apple’s AirTag “Lost Mode” could open up users to a cornucopia of web-based attacks, including credential-harvesting, click-jacking, malware delivery, token theft and more.
Google Chrome is Abused to Deliver Malware as Legit Windows 10 App
Malware delivered via a compromised website on Chrome browsers can bypass User Account Controls to infect systems and steal sensitive data, such as credentials and cryptocurrency.
Office 365: Now You Can Send Email From Proxy Address
Microsoft has now come up with the one most-awaited and most needed feature that has been missing all these days ever since the introduction of an alias. Yes, you could now send emails using your alias address.
Google will make it easier to separate your work and personal life on Android
Google’s Work Profile tool for Android, which lets you hide your work apps and data with the flip of a switch and keeps your personal phone use safe from your company, will be coming to more users next year.