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Microsoft's staff in China will only be allowed to use iPhones at work after September for security reasons
By Kevin Okemwa published
GET AN IPHONE Microsoft staffers in China will soon be forced to ditch their Android phones for iPhones in September 2024 to help "prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks."
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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 security update reiterates why public Wi-Fi is a hacker's paradise
By Kevin Okemwa published
SECURITY FLAW The latest security update for Windows 11 and 10 update patches a critical vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to your device on public Wi-Fi networks.
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Microsoft makes controversial Windows Recall AI feature an opt-in experience on Copilot+ PCs, as 'mere' 171 lines of code bypass its layers of security
By Kevin Okemwa published
FIX? Users have gone up in arms and raised concerns over Windows Recall's privacy. However, it doesn't seem like a big issue for Microsoft Research's Chief Scientist and technical fellow Jaime Teevan
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Google takes a lethal security jab at Microsoft’s "cascades of failures," plugging its Workspace suite as a "more secure alternative"
By Kevin Okemwa published
BETTER AND MORE SECURE With Microsoft's security issues continuing to spiral out of control, Google recommends its Workspace suite as a better and more secure alternative.
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Microsoft installs cybersecurity quotas for top executives to help remedy its 'cascade of security failures'
By Kevin Okemwa published
BIG ON CYBERSECURITY Microsoft is set to hold top executives accountable for cybersecurity, by tying a portion of their compensation packages to meeting security goals and metrics.
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Is the US government lenient on Microsoft's "cascade of security failures" because of an overreliance on its systems?
By Kevin Okemwa published
TOO BIG?! Microsoft's security systems have fallen victim to numerous threats, but the US government often remains quiet.
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Best PC and laptop security accessories 2024
By Colton Stradling published
Security essentials If you travel with your laptop or are worried about tech being stolen from your home or car, these PC accessories can help secure your PC or laptop.
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Microsoft falls victim to yet another deceitful exploit by cybercriminals in less than 2 months
By Kevin Okemwa published
NOT AGAIN Russian hackers gain access to Microsoft's source code and internal systems.
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