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Microsoft AI Researchers Exposed 38TB of Sensitive Company Data

Microsoft’s reputation for not being able to protect its data and keys has taken another hit, with its AI researchers exposing 38TB of data. According to TechCrunch, security firm Wiz discovered a GitHub repository belonging to Microsoft that directed users to download source...
Posted On 27 Sep 2023
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Microsoft Is Deprecating Its Windows Troubleshooters

Microsoft is deprecating its Windows Troubleshooters, a staple of the OS for more than a decade since their introduction in Windows 7. Troubleshooters are utilities and wizards that help users diagnose and correct common problems. Microsoft announced will will phase them out over...
Posted On 18 Sep 2023
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Latest Windows Update Results In Blue Screens & “UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR” Errors

The latest Windows 10 and Windows 11 updates are causing some PCs to display a blue screen with an “UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR” error. Some users reported seeing the error after installing the latest update and rebooting their system. Microsoft has investigated and determined the...
Posted On 26 Aug 2023
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Apptio Is Now Officially Part of IBM

IBM has closed its Apptio acquisition, taking it one step closer toward its hybrid cloud goals. Apptio’s products are designed to help companies track their spending across cloud platforms. Given IBM’s efforts to transform itself into a hybrid cloud company, the acquisition fits...
Posted On 14 Aug 2023
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Windows Copilot Brings More Ads to Windows

Windows users hoping for a reprieve from the ads Microsoft continues to push should prepare to be disappointed, with Windows Copilot bringing even more to the OS. Microsoft is rolling out Windows Copilot through its Preview program. The release notes for the latest builds include...
Posted On 05 Aug 2023
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Matthew Green: ‘Windows Is the Malware Compatibility Layer for Everything’

Matthew Green, cryptography professor at Johns Hopkins University, has called Windows “the malware compatibility layer for everything.” In a series of tweets, Green referenced tweets by Paul Rascagnères, a Threat Researcher at Volexity, in reference to Microsoft’s advisory...
Posted On 28 Jul 2023
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PSA: Update All Your Apple Devices ASAP

Apple users should update all of their devices immediately, as the latest round of patches fix major security holes. Apple released a slew of updates on Wednesday, June 21. The updates impact Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. While Apple does not go into great detail about...
Posted On 11 Jul 2023
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Microsoft Details macOS Vulnerability That Could Bypass SIP

Microsoft has provided details on a new macOS vulnerability, one that could be used to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP). SIP is a key component in macOS security, ensuring the system cannot run unauthorized code or applications. According to Microsoft, a bug in the macOS...
Posted On 01 Jul 2023
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Linux Distro Reviews: Pop!_OS

This is part of a series exploring some of the most popular Linux distros and desktop environments. Pop!_OS is something of a unicorn in the Linux world, a distro that a hardware maker develops in an effort to offer a fully integrated experience. For the rest of this review, I...
Posted On 14 Jun 2023
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Oracle Releases Java 20

Oracle has released Java 20, the latest Feature Release on the company’s six-month update cycle. Java 20 is not a a long-term support (LTS) release, so it will only provide updates until version 21 comes out in six months. Nonetheless, this version provides a number of bug fixes...
Posted On 05 Jun 2023
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