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. […]
Category: Software
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. […]
Asia Pacific, china, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DARPA, Global Security News, nsa, Software
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…
citrix, git, GitHub, Global Security News, Microsoft, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft visual studio, microsoft windows, Patch Tuesday, Security, Software, vulnerabilities
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. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Developer, endor labs, Global Security News, open source, Security, Software
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.
advanced persistent threats, AT&T, beyondtrust, cisco, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security, Software, Tech & Work, telecommunications, threat actors, Verizon
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.
Adobe, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Microsoft, microsoft windows, patch management, Security, Software
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. […]
Big Data, Compliance, Data Security, document management, employee payments, Global Security News, hr, Human Resources, International, Payroll, payroll platforms, payroll taxes, privacy regulations, Security, Software
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.
accounting, accounting software, Aiwyn, CPA, cpa software, Enterprise, Funding, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, revenue cycle, revenue cycle management, Software, startup, Startups
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…
AI, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Quantum, Software
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.
Apple, CXO, Global Security News, Google, linux, Microsoft, mozilla, Security, Software, vulnerabilities
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.
china, data exfiltration, firewalls, Global Security News, hacking, International, Ransomware, Security, sichuan silence, Software, sophos, usa, vulnerabilities
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.