This new malware is the first to target Windows containers
For the first time ever, cybersecurity researchers have identified malware designed specifically to target Windows containers. The malware was discovered by researchers from security firm Palo Alto Networks, who named it Siloscape, as its main goal is to escape the container. From here, it aims to open backdoors into poorly configured Kubernetes clusters. In a blog post, researcher Daniel Prizmant …
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Best email client on Windows 2021
Although the digital world is changing rapidly, email remains one of the primary communication methods for businesses across the planet. Email apps are available for virtually any operating system, and many programs also have versatile web interfaces. But selecting the best email provider for your business can be very difficult, especially if you don’t have experience or comprehensive knowledge in …
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Spectre returns as exploits for Windows and Linux devices found
Remember Spectre, the infamous vulnerability that had all major chip manufacturers scrambling for a fix? Three years after its initial emergence, two new working exploits have been identified. According to a report from Bleeping Computer, security researcher Julien Voisin has discovered a pair of exploits targeting unpatched Linux and Windows systems, on the VirusTotal platform. VirusTotal gathers all antivirus scans …
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One in ten of us are still using Windows 7
Roughly one in every ten people are still using Windows 7, an operating system (OS) that reached end-of-life almost a year ago. This is according to a new report from Which? based on a poll of 1,043 of its members. According to the report, most people are reluctant to move onto newer versions of the operating system because they don’t …
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Boothole vulnerability puts billions of Windows and Linux devices at risk
Researchers have identified a security vulnerability that affects almost all devices running on Windows or Linux operating systems, of which there are billions worldwide. According to researchers from security firm Eclypsium, if exploited, the vulnerability could give the attacker full control over the target device, hence its assigned severity score of 8.2/10. The flaw has been named “BootHole” and is …
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Best Windows 10 antivirus | ITProPortal
Despite what you might think, being the most popular PC operating system in the world – Windows 10 – isn’t easy. Its users make an appealing target to all sorts of illegal, immoral, and/or simply nosey practices, including malware, spying, ransomware, financial frauds, identity theft, and more. Many Windows 10 users are aware of this fact and are doing their …
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