You can’t escape AI in WhatsApp even if you are based in one of the 41 European countries. Today, more people are seeing the Meta AI chatbot being added to WhatsApp. […]
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Global Security News, Security, Software
Vivaldi integrates Proton VPN into the browser to fight web tracking
Vivaldi has announced the integration of Proton VPN directly into its browser without requiring add-on downloads or plugin activations, allowing users to protect their data against ‘Big Tech’ surveillance for free. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
Claude is testing ChatGPT-like Deep Research feature Compass
Claude could be getting a ChatGPT-like Deep Research feature called Compass. You can tell Claude’s Compass what you need, and the AI agent will take care of everything. […]
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Scam Alert: FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters
FBI warns computer users to keep an eye out for malware, including ransomware, distributed through working document converters.
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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 57 Security Flaws – Including Active Zero-Days
Microsoft’s March 2025 Patch Tuesday includes six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. Learn about the critical vulnerabilities and why immediate updates are essential.
Global Security News, Security, Software
Mozilla warns users to update Firefox before certificate expires
Mozilla is warning Firefox users to update their browsers to the latest version to avoid facing disruption and security risks caused by the upcoming expiration of one of the company’s root certificates. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 KB5053598 & KB5053602 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5053598 and KB5053602 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. […]
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Global Pressure Mounts for Apple as Brazilian Court Demands iOS Sideloading Within 90 Days
Apple argues sideloading threatens security, while users demand more choice. With global market pressure rising, will iOS open up to third-party apps?
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft shares guidance on upcoming Publisher deprecation
Microsoft has published guidance for users of Microsoft Publisher as it will no longer be supported after October 2026 and removed from Microsoft 365. […]
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New Chirp tool uses audio tones to transfer data between devices
A new open-source tool named ‘Chirp’ transmits data, such as text messages, between computers (and smartphones) through different audio tones. […]
Global Security News, Mobile, Security, Software
Open-source tool ‘Rayhunter’ helps users detect Stingray attacks
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released a free, open-source tool named Rayhunter that is designed to detect cell-site simulators (CSS), also known as IMSI catchers or Stingrays. […]
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Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers
The problem started with Manifest V3, Chrome’s new extension specification, which is supposed to improve privacy.
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When Your SaaS Vendor Goes Dark: A Guide to Protecting Your Business
When a SaaS vendor unexpectedly shuts down, your business faces significant risks. This comprehensive guide provides actionable strategies to recover your data, find alternative solutions, and implement preventative measures to ensure business continuity. The post When Your SaaS Vendor Goes Dark: A Guide to Protecting Your Business appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CrowdStrike Security Report: Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks
Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business.
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
OpenAI’s GPT 4.5 spotted in Android beta, launch imminent
OpenAI’s newest model, GPT-4.5, is coming sooner than we expected. A new reference has been spotted on ChatGPT’s Android app that points to a model called “GPT-4.5 research preview,” but it looks like it will initially be limited to those with a Pro subscription. […]
Global Security News, Security, Software
Firefox continues Manifest V2 support as Chrome disables MV2 ad-blockers
Mozilla has renewed its promise to continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions alongside Manifest V3, giving users the freedom to use the extensions they want in their browser. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet is here and results are insane
Anthropic has started rolling out Claude 3.7 Sonnet, the company’s most advanced model and the first hybrid reasoning model it has shipped. […]
Global Security News, Government, Legal, Security, Software
Australia bans all Kaspersky products on government systems
The Australian government has banned all Kaspersky Lab products and web services from its systems and devices following an analysis that claims the company poses a significant security risk to the country. […]
Global Security News, Google, Software
Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions. […]
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Report: AI coding assistants aren’t a panacea
As they gain in popularity, AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot may appear to be boosting productivity. But in reality, they could be causing overall code quality to decline. That’s the top-line finding from a new report released by software engineering platform GitClear, which analyzed 211 million code lines from 2020 to 2024. According…
Global Security News, Security, Software
Apiiro unveils free scanner to detect malicious code merges
Security researchers at Apiiro have released two free, open-source tools designed to detect and block malicious code before they are added to software projects to curb supply chain attacks. […]
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Guidde taps AI to help create software training videos
Creating corporate training videos for software is a time-consuming ordeal, especially if you’re an organization with a lot of software licenses. Training videos can help get employees up to speed, but they’re a big lift. They often take entire teams to produce. Tel Aviv-based entrepreneur Yoav Einav thought there might be an alternative, cheaper way…
Global Security News, Security, Software
WinRAR 7.10 boosts Windows privacy by stripping MoTW data
WinRAR 7.10 was released yesterday with numerous features, such as larger memory pages, a dark mode, and the ability to fine-tune how Windows Mark-of-the-Web flags are propagated when extracting files. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 KB5051987 & KB5051989 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5051987 and KB5051989 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. […]
Global Security News, Security, Software
Brave now lets you inject custom JavaScript to tweak websites
Brave Browser is getting a new feature called ‘custom scriptlets’ that lets advanced users inject their own JavaScript into websites, allowing deep customization and control over their browsing experience. […]
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iOS 18.3.1 Release Expected Within the Next Few Weeks
Speculation about the iOS 18.3.1 release has surfaced. This includes a related Starlink connectivity rumor.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft has finally fixed Date & Time bug in Windows 11
Windows 11’s January 28 optional update has fixed a long-standing issue in Windows 11 24H2 that prevents non-admin users from changing their time zone in Date & Time Settings. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft Edge update adds AI-powered Scareware Blocker
Microsoft Edge 133 is now rolling out globally, and it ships with several improvements, including a new scareware blocker feature. In addition, Microsoft is updating the backend of the Downloads UI with performance improvements. […]
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How to Lock Apps on iPad
Set your iPad into kiosk mode and pass it around without worrying about someone opening other apps or accessing unwanted content through an accessibility feature called Guided Access. Learning how to apps on iPad using the Guided Access ensures better security and control over device usage.
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CISA Adds Four Vulnerabilities to Catalog for Federal Enterprise
CISA adds four new vulnerabilities to its catalog, urging agencies to remediate risks. Learn about the latest exploits and how they impact enterprise security.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft kills off Defender ‘Privacy Protection’ VPN feature
Microsoft announced it is killing off its Privacy Protection VPN feature in the Microsoft Defender app at the end of the month to focus on other features. […]
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DeepSeek Locked Down Public Database Access That Exposed Chat History
Research Firm Wiz Research began investigating DeepSeek soon after its generative AI took the tech world by storm.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11’s Start menu is getting iPhone and Android integration
Windows 11’s Start menu is getting a big update with full-fledged Android and iPhone integration. […]
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How to Protect and Secure Your Data in 10 Ways
Use this comprehensive list of strategies to help you safeguard your company’s data from threats and data breaches.
Global Security News, Mobile, Security, Software
Signal will let you sync old messages when linking new devices
Signal is finally adding a new feature that allows users to synchronize their old message history from their primary iOS or Android devices to newly linked devices like desktops and iPads. […]
Global Security News, Security, Software
Bitwarden makes it harder to hack password vaults without MFA
Open-source password manager Bitwarden is adding an extra layer of security for accounts that are not protected by two-factor authentication, requiring email verification before allowing access to accounts. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 24H2 preview brings new taskbar features
Windows 11 taskbar is testing a new feature that helps you understand the current power state of your laptop’s battery, including showing the battery percentage directly on the taskbar. […]
Global Security News, North America, Software
TikTok is back up in the US after Trump says he will extend deadline
TikTok is back up in the United States after Trump announced today that he would extend a 90-day deadline for the company to find a U.S. purchaser. […]
Global Security News, Security, Software, Technology
TikTok shuts down in the US as Trump throws the company a lifeline
TikTok shut down in the U.S. late Saturday night following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the law that banned the company over national security concerns. […]
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Closing software-understanding gap is critical to national security, CISA says
With Chinese-sponsored hackers lingering in the IT systems of various U.S. critical infrastructure networks, potentially imminent threats to the country’s national security abound. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and federal partners hope to lessen that threat by closing a so-called “software understanding gap.” In a document released Thursday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
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Patch Tuesday: January 2025 Security Update Patches Exploited Elevation of Privilege Attacks
Microsoft’s monthly patches cover Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSPs, Git in Visual Studio, and more.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 KB5050009 & KB5050021 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5050009 and KB5050021 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. […]
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What’s Next for Open Source Software Security in 2025?
Hidden dependencies, social engineering attacks, and the complexity of foundation models can all contribute tothe insecure use of open-source software in 2025.
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HR software startup OnPay was inspired by the founder’s family payroll business
In 2007, Jesse Burgess joined his family’s payroll business. He quickly noticed that the business’ six payroll clerks were getting bogged down by repetitive, monotonous tasks — and so he sought to streamline those tasks by creating workflow automation tools. Several years later, Burgess sensed an opportunity to bring the tools he developed for his…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Microsoft may have scrapped Windows 11’s dynamic wallpapers feature
Microsoft has many good ideas for Windows 11 that often do not ship, and one of them was “Dynamic Wallpapers,” which, as the name suggests, could have made the wallpaper dynamic, similar to third-party tools like Lively Wallpaper. […]
Global Security News, Google, Software
Google Chrome is making it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs
Google is adding the Text Fragment feature to its PDF reader to make it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs. […]
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This Trusted App Helps Sluggish PCs Work Faster
CCleaner speeds up sluggish PCs by clearing junk files, fixing registry issues, and optimizing performance.
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China-Linked Cyber Threat Group Hacks US Treasury Department
Threat actors entered Treasury Department systems through BeyondTrust. The breach may be related to the Salt Typhoon attacks reported throughout the year.
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TechRepublic Premium Editorial Calendar: Policies, Hiring Kits, and Glossaries for Download
TechRepublic Premium content helps you solve your toughest IT issues and jump-start your career or next project.
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What Is Patch Tuesday? Microsoft’s Monthly Update Explained
Patch Tuesday is Microsoft’s monthly update day for fixing vulnerabilities. Learn its purpose, benefits, and how it enhances system security.
Global Security News, Security, Software
Over 3.1 million fake “stars” on GitHub projects used to boost rankings
GitHub has a problem with inauthentic “stars” used to artificially inflate the popularity of scam and malware distribution repositories to appear more popular, helping them reach more unsuspecting users. […]
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UK antitrust watchdog launches review of IBM’s HashiCorp takeover
The Competition and Markets Authority, the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog, has opened an investigation into whether IBM’s planned acquisition of cloud software vendor HashiCorp would affect competition. The CMA said Monday it was inviting comment on the merger from interested parties by January 16. The regulator set a provisional February 25 deadline to decide whether to…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Five lesser known Task Manager features in Windows 11
Windows 11 is far from perfect, but it does make Task Manager significantly better. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at some of our favourite Task Manager features. […]
Global Security News, Google, Software
Google says new scam protection feature in Chrome uses AI
Google is planning to use “AI” in Chrome to detect scams when you browse random web pages. […]
Global Security News, Google, Software
Google Chrome uses AI to analyze pages in new scam detection feature
Google is using artificial intelligence to power a new Chrome scam protection feature that analyzes brands and the intent of pages as you browse the web. […]
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What Payroll Documents Do You Need to Pay Employees?
Essential payroll documents like W-2s and time sheets ensure accurate employee payments. Learn what you need for compliance and efficiency.
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A bad experience with an accounting firm spurred this founder to start Aiwyn
Accounting firms are struggling to adopt high-tech solutions. That’s according to a survey earlier this year from Rightsworks, which found that, while 88% of firms believe tech has had a positive impact on their efficiency, 60% are suffering from disconnected systems, inconsistent processes, and a lack of standardized workflows. Startups like Aiwyn are trying to…
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BlueQubit raises $10M to take Quantum software into real-world applications
Integrating quantum computing into real-world computer applications is an ongoing problem, as the platforms are architected fundamentally differently. BlueQubit, a San Francisco-based quantum software startup founded by Stanford alumni, thinks it might have the answer. Its Quantum Software as a Service (QSaaS) platform attempts to tackle the above problem by providing end-users with access to…
Global Security News, Software
NVIDIA shares fix for game performance issues with new NVIDIA App
Nvidia has shared a temporary fix for a known issue impacting systems running its recently unveiled NVIDIA App and causing gaming performance to drop by up to 15%. […]
Global Security News, Hardware, Security, Software, Tech & Work
Remote Access Checklist
This Remote Access Checklist, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, should be used to ensure all employees have the requisite items, accounts, access, and instructions needed for remote work. It should be filled out by the IT department and signed off on by the employee and their supervisor/manager. This checklist can be customized to…
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Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
In December, ransomware group Termite claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches One Actively Exploited Vulnerability, Among Others
December marked a quiet month with 70 vulnerabilities patched, plus updates from outside of Microsoft.
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US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for 2020 Ransomware Attack
Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Silence has been sanctioned for exploiting a vulnerability in Sophos firewalls used at critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S.