80 percent of security exposures involve misconfigurations
A new report based on data gathered from over 40 million exposures presenting high-impact risks to millions of critical business entities, finds that identity and credential misconfigurations represent 80 percent of security exposures across organizations.
The report, from exposure management specialist XM Cyber based on data analyzed by the Cyentia Institute, shows a third of these exposures put critical assets at direct risk of breach -- an attack vector actively being exploited by adversaries.
2023 saw a global rise in ransomware and hacktivism
A new report from threat intelligence company Intel 471 shows a global rise in ransomware and hacktivism.
The report notes 4,429 ransomware attacks in 2023, almost double the 2,344 observed in 2022, with the most prominent variants being LockBit 3.0, ALPHV, CLOP, Play and 8BASE. North America saw a notable 125.3 percent increase in ransomware, followed by Europe with 67.7 percent, Asia with 46.8 percent, South America with 40.9 percent.
CI/CD and how data is the gatekeeper of productivity [Q&A]
Using CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous deployment) is supposed to streamline and speed up application development.
However, outdated cloud-based approaches negate many of the benefits. Buildkite's co-founder and CEO, Keith Pitt helped pioneer the hybrid CI/CD approach, which combines elements of both managed and self-hosted CI/CD. With hybrid, users control the build environment and can customize their needs. We spoke to Keith to learn more
Linux fan develops a fricking amazing tool to remove all ads from Windows 11
Windows 11 is far from perfect, and any complaints are usually met with disdain from the Linux community. The advice proffered by Linux users is to switch from Windows 11 to one of the nearly endless number of Linux distros that are available.
This is unhelpful advice because, in the most part, Windows users simply don’t want to use Linux. They chose Windows for specific reasons, and the fact it is not completely ideal is not really a good enough reason to simply abandon it. So it is lovely to see that one Linux fan has put their software development skills to good use and produced OFGB (Oh Frick Go Back), a utility that removes ads from Windows 11.
Microsoft eases its foot off the accelerator for Copilot development in Windows 11
The world has gone crazy for AI, and Microsoft has jumped feet-first into the technology. Copilot is just one of the company’s tools in this field, but not everyone is completely in love with this digital assistant.
For anyone who is of the opinion that things are moving too fast when it comes to Copilot, there is some good news. With the release of the latest beta build of Windows 11, Microsoft says that it is slowing down the rollout of new Copilot experiences.
Beyond the snapshot: Why continuous risk assessment is essential in today's threat landscape
Security vulnerabilities often lurk undetected within organizations, a consequence of gaps in traditional security assessments. These gaps can arise from missed systems during scans or the use of improper scanning techniques or technologies for specific systems.
To effectively manage risk, organizations need a comprehensive understanding of their security posture across the entire technology stack. This is where continuous risk assessment comes in -- it provides enhanced visibility, pinpointing vulnerabilities that periodic audits might miss and highlighting the limitations of traditional methods.
TUXEDO Stellaris 17 (Gen6): A high-performance portable Linux workstation
TUXEDO Computers has launched the 6th-generation Stellaris 17, a new high-performance laptop designed for gaming and professional use. The device is equipped with advanced components including an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU and an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor. This setup enables it to deliver exceptional performance comparable to high-end desktop PCs.
The Stellaris 17 includes a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches, a 99 Wh battery, and a 17-inch display that has a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. These features are packed into a chassis that combines aluminum and high-quality plastics, providing a robust yet portable frame. The overall build is designed to be fingerprint-resistant and durable, with a total weight of 2.8 kg and a height of 27 mm.
New solution helps companies prepare for 90-day TLS standard
Google's proposal to cut TLS certificate lifespans to 90 days -- down from the current 398 -- was aired last year and has caused something of a stir in security circles.
According to a recent Venafi study, 83 percent of organizations have been hit by certificate-related outages in the past 12 months, and 57 percent of organizations have experienced security incidents involving compromised TLS certificates. Shortening certificate lifespans will therefore help businesses reduce the risk of compromise.
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Best Windows apps this week
Five-hundred-and-ninety-three in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Microsoft reduced the size of Windows 10 updates to improve delivery performance. The same technique has been used on Windows 11 since the release of the operating system in 2021.
All you wanted to know about passkeys but were afraid to ask
Yesterday's coverage of World Password Day sparked some discussion among the BetaNews team about passkeys and how they work.
We figured that if we're confused about them then some of you probably are too, so here's a FAQ look at passkeys, how they work and why you should consider using them.
Microsoft tells users 'if you want to fix 0x80070643 errors, you'll have to do it yourself'
Updates released for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server back in January proved problematic for many users. There have been widespread reports of 0x80070643 errors, and Microsoft acknowledged the issue some time ago.
But for anyone holding out for a fix, there's some disappointing news. The company says that it will not be releasing a fix for the problem, but is instead expecting users to follow instructions to sort things out for themselves.
Identity and permissions present a major security challenge
The average organization has roughly 1,400 permissions for every employee, according to a new report from Veza.
The findings also show that identity teams face a daunting number of groups and roles to manage. With organizations averaging nearly 700 groups for every 1,000 users, it is difficult for admins to choose the least-privilege groups and roles that will meet the needs of any given employee, contractor, or service account.
Windows 11 is losing market share to Windows 10
In what will come as something of a disappointment to Microsoft, the latest figures from Statcounter shows that Windows 11 is becoming less popular.
While Windows 11’s market share is in decline, there is an almost mirrored increase in Windows 10’s market share. It appears that there remains a preference for the significantly older version of Windows.
Microsoft may have broken your VPN with Windows updates
If your VPN has stopped working in Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can take some comfort in the fact that you're not alone. The April update for the operating system, or the preview version, is causing VPN connection failures.
It is not clear quite how widespread the problem is, nor just how many VPN tools are affected. However, Microsoft is aware of the issue but is offering little in the way of help at the moment.
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