TechSpot

MAY 10, 2023

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates are out for Windows 11 and Windows 10 with several fixes for two operating systems. In the case of Windows 11, the KB5026372 cumulative update introduces no less than 20 changes that improve the user experience as well as fixes for 38 security vulnerabilities and. Read Entire Article

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Network World

JULY 27, 2021

The company released a new version of the mainframe operating system— z/OS V2.5 that includes beefed-up support for containers, AI, and security. To read this article in full, please click here Chip shortage will hit hardware buyers for months to years.

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TechSpot

APRIL 10, 2024

Security researchers at Bitdefender have discovered four severe vulnerabilities affecting four LG smart TVs. The company recently issued updates to fix the issues, which could grant attackers root access to the webOS operating system, allowing them to assume full control over a TV. Read Entire Article

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Network World

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Juniper Networks has expanded its security portfolio with an architecture design that includes AI-based predictive threat support and a new family of firewalls, all designed to protect distributed data center resources. The central piece of the expanded portfolio is the new Juniper Connected Security Distributed Services Architecture.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Google says it's working on a new way to boost the security of its Android operating system by reinforcing it at the level closest to the actual hardware it's running on. The decision aligns with the general trend of securing less visible components of the software stack to add more. Read Entire Article

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Network World

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Security firm Binarly has discovered more than 20 vulnerabilities hiding in BIOS/UEFI software from a wide range of system vendors, including Intel, Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, HPE, Siemens, and Bull Atos. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

JUNE 29, 2023

version of the Secure Firewall operating system. The 4200 Series’ operating system also helps improve overall firewall performance – it’s twice as fast as previous high-end Cisco firewalls, the company says. To read this article in full, please click here EVE, which has been available since version 7.2

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Network World

APRIL 4, 2023

Tighter integration between Fortinet's SASE and SD-WAN offerings is among the new features enabled by the latest version of the company's core operating system. also includes better automation across its Security Fabric environment, and improved management features. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Arista has expanded its security software to let customers control authorized network access and communication between groups from the data center to the cloud. Additionally, the company’s MSS Host focuses on data-center security policies. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Cisco has issued another batch of security warnings that include problems in its Firepower firewall (FXOS), Unified Computing System (UCS) software and Nexus switch operating system (NX-OS). Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The latest Apple operating system updates add several features to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. Developers included numerous security fixes as well. Read Entire Article The new functionality affects weather tracking, messages, videos, health, and more.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 2, 2024

Now that the date has passed, existing Steam client installations on those operating systems no longer receive updates of any kind, including security updates. Read Entire Article It was back in March last year when Valve announced it would be killing off Steam support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 on January 1, 2024.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Cisco has issued three security advisories rated “critical” for some of its high-end software systems—two aimed at its Application Services Engine (ASE) implementation and one at the NX-OS operating system. To read this article in full, please click here

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Google recently released its latest security bulletin for the Android operating system. The November 2023 patch primarily focuses on security vulnerabilities, as is customary, but it also includes additional fixes for recently discovered bugs in the mobile OS. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The operating system will continue to receive official, mainstream support and security updates until October 14, 2025, while the newer Windows 11 OS. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

How much data is a Windows operating system sending to online servers? According to a recent video from The PC Security Channel (TPCSC), the most up-to-date version of the Redmond OS is a real "talker" when it comes to telemetry and other data about users' preferences and online behavior. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

AUGUST 16, 2023

KeePassXC is a secure and open-source password manager for desktop operating systems. Read Entire Article Its latest release fixes macOS issues and improves some UI elements. It comes highly recommended for cloud-free password storage.

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TechSpot

JULY 13, 2023

If you practice good digital hygiene, you're likely installing Windows updates soon after their release date, especially when they're security-focused. However, hackers are constantly poking and prodding the security of Microsoft's operating system and devising new ways to bypass any of the restrictions in place.

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Network World

OCTOBER 18, 2023

BackBox this week announced its Network Vulnerability Manager (NVM), a software add-on to its existing Network Automation Platform, that will enable network managers to automate operating system upgrades, network configuration updates, and various remediations across firewalls and other network and security devices.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the weekend, security researchers discovered that malicious actors are remotely exploiting a bug in VMware ESXi servers from two years ago. VMware's ESXi is a hypervisor that allows a server to host multiple virtual machines running various operating systems. Read Entire Article

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SecureWorld News

JULY 11, 2023

Apple has issued a new round of Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates to address a Zero-Day bug exploited in attacks and impacting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads. By default, your device automatically applies Rapid Security Responses. Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Owners of iPhones, iPads, and Macs should update their operating systems ASAP. The latest patch contains a critical security update for two vulnerabilities hackers are currently exploiting. Read Entire Article Both issues concern how WebKit reads memory.

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Network World

MAY 3, 2022

Cisco is encouraging users of its popular Catalyst 2960X/2960XR switches to upgrade their IOS operating systems in an effort to combat counterfeiting. 7)E4 or later – to validate the authenticity, security, and performance of their Catalyst 2960X/2960XR 24/48 port Gigabit Ethernet switches, Cisco stated in a notice to customers.

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Network World

APRIL 16, 2021

A set of vulnerabilities in TCP/IP stacks used by FreeBSD and three popular real-time operating systems designed for the IoT was revealed this week by security vendor Forescout and JSOF Research. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Cisco this week warned its IOS and IOS XE customers of 13 vulnerabilities in the operating system software they should patch as soon as possible. All of the vulnerabilities – revealed in the company’s semiannual IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundle – have a security impact rating (SIR) of "high".

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If you are a security admin with lots of systems running Cisco IOS and IOS XE software today is decidedly not your day. Cisco this week posted 25 “High” rated security advisories that stem from 34 vulnerabilities the company suggests should be fixed as soon as possible. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The new features are built into the latest version of Palo Alto's firewall operating system – PAN 11.0 Nova – and include upgraded malware sandboxing for the company’s WildFire malware-analysis service, advanced threat prevention (ATP), and a new cloud access security broker (CASB).

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Nutanix is releasing enhancements to its AOS operating system and Era database-management service designed to make it easier for enterprises to manage data, workloads, and business-continuity security tools in hybrid cloud environments via software-defined networking capabilities AOS and Era are both components of the Nutanix Cloud Platform.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

We help enterprises build action plans to mitigate risks and improve their security posture. Every person with a computer or phone has information at risk and should take personal responsibility for improving their security posture. Make sure you use the most recent edition of your computer's operating system and all applications.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Read this article on his response to someone wanting to use NSX to create availability zones. Security Nick Frichette discusses what he calls “one of the more egregious mistakes” that can be made in an AWS environment. Operating Systems/Applications Toolbx now supports additional distributions; namely, Arch and Ubuntu.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Nutanix is releasing enhancements to its AOS operating system and Era database-management service designed to make it easier for enterprises to manage data, workloads, and business-continuity security tools in hybrid cloud environments via software-defined networking capabilities AOS and Era are both components of the Nutanix Cloud Platform.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 8, 2023

You’ve probably heard that Windows 11 is a “meh” operating system. But with Microsoft no longer updating Windows 10 (except for security fixes), what’s a PC geek got to do to get the most from Windows now? To read this article in full, please click here And Window 12 is little more than a dream at this point.

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Network World

MAY 20, 2016

Schools and enterprises choose Chromebooks for their very streamlined use case: low cost, fast boot security, simplicity and ease of administration. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Dataconomy

MAY 8, 2023

However, much like the vast expanse of space, the cloud can be a dangerous place without proper security measures in place. To navigate this cosmic challenge, the shared responsibility model has emerged as a guiding light in the world of cloud computing security. Customer responsibilities: Securing their own applications and data.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 12, 2023

After years of extended security updates, no more bugs or security holes will be patched in the venerable operating systems. To read this article in full, please click here This week signals the end of the line for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 had a good run.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This is the next installation in my semi-regular series that shares links and articles from around the interwebs on various technology areas of interest. Security Undetectable cryptomining technique on Azure ? This article from Amrutha Chennepalli hits all my favorite haunts: Kubernetes, Kuma Mesh, and Pulumi. Pulumi with C#.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 4, 2022

Microsoft Defender is the built-in anti-malware package that’s included with modern Windows operating systems. It’s alternatively known as Windows Security (it shows up under Settings as Windows Security) or Windows Defender (sometimes with Antivirus at the end of the name, as in this Microsoft Docs page ).

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