Tag: Microsoft

Global IT outage hits companies around the as planes grounded and train services affected

July 19, 2024

Businesses including banks, airlines, train companies, telecommunications companies, TV and radio broadcasters, and supermarkets have been affected by a mass global IT outage. Major US airlines including American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines have been grounded, while airports in Germany, Amsterdam and Spain are also reporting issues. It is believed the outage is related … More Global IT outage hits companies around the as planes grounded and train services affected

ESET has been recognised in three Modern Endpoint Security IDC MarketScape reports

March 21, 2024

ESET, a global leader in digital security, achieved a great success when named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment ESET was named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US50521424, March 2024), and a Major Player in the … More ESET has been recognised in three Modern Endpoint Security IDC MarketScape reports

Keeping encryption secure from BitLocker sniffing

February 27, 2024

Recently, the YouTube channel stacksmashing uploaded a video on breaking the built-in encryption in Windows, essentially bypassing Windows Disk Encryption on most devices using Microsoft’s globally dominant operating system with a cheap $10 tool. This all in just 43 seconds – record time. And while encryption has often been the poster child for efficient and secure data protection, now … More Keeping encryption secure from BitLocker sniffing

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

January 4, 2024

Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information. The planet is warming and we’re all becoming more environmentally aware. When it comes to IT, this manifests in a surge in “e-waste” recycling. It could be anything from a laptop or desktop computer to a … More Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Fake Ledger Live app in Microsoft Store steals $768,000 in crypto

November 8, 2023

Microsoft has recently removed from its store a fraudulent Ledger Live app for cryptocurrency management after multiple users lost at least $768,000 worth of cryptocurrency assets, writes Bleeping Computer*. Published with the name Ledger Live Web3, the fake application appears to have been present in the Microsoft Store since October 19, but the cryptocurrency theft … More Fake Ledger Live app in Microsoft Store steals $768,000 in crypto