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Scott Lowe

Servers/Hardware Menno Finlay-Smits shares information on reducing fan noise on Intel NUCs. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). Operating Systems/Applications Here’s one person’s take on sudo for Windows.

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Ransomware Detection at Chip Level? Yes, Says Intel

SecureWorld News

Intel recently announced it is adding hardware-based ransomware detection and remediation to its new 11th gen Core vPro processors. This is possible, the company says, because of improvements to its Hardware Shield product and more powerful Threat Detection Technology (TDT). Intel's Hardware Shield and Threat Detection Technology.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Neglecting cyber hygiene can make individuals and organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as malware infections, data breaches, and identity theft ( Image credit ) There is a cyber hygiene checklist you need to follow Cyber hygiene is not merely an option but a necessity in our digital age.

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Common Office Computer Problems and How to Permanently Solve Them

Galido

A computer that fails to boot up may have serious software or hardware problems. Biannual hardware inspections are strongly recommended as well. Frozen screens are caused mainly because of a software problem, whereas a blank screen is a hardware problem. Glitchy Software Programs or Operating System.

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Windows 11 is free, but your CPU might not be supported

The Verge

Windows 11 is arriving later this year as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users , but many are discovering that their hardware isn’t compatible. Microsoft has altered its minimum hardware requirements , and it’s the CPU changes that are most surprising here. Windows 11 has new hardware requirements. support, and UEFI Secure Boot.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

They achieve this via several means, but one of the most common is via phishing, which typically involves convincing someone to download a piece of malware from a legitimate-looking email that will then gather login data and other sensitive info that can give the criminals access to much more within the organisation.

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Enhance Your Security Posture: Doing Four Things Can Reduce Unauthorized Penetrations by 85%

CTOvision

Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers. href="[link] Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers. Malware Defenses. href="[link] Control 5: Malware Defenses. Application Software Security.

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