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8 major IT disasters of 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

million computers running Windows to crash to the blue screen of death , then go into a repeating boot loop. Windows machines in endless boot loops are pretty much useless, beyond serving as door stops or paperweights. At the same time, the departments overhaul of the FAFSA form created delays in the financial aid application process.

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Eliminating Lateral Threat Movement INSIDE factory, branch, and campus networks

Network World

High-risk legacy protocols and services, such as Server Message Block (SMB), Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), Telnet, Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS), and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), frequently make up more than 20% of internal East-West network connections. Furthermore, IoT malware attacks have been on the rise.

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Financial cybercrime group abuses Windows app compatibility feature

Network World

When Microsoft made it possible for enterprises to quickly resolve incompatibilities between their applications and new Windows versions, it didn't intend to help malware authors as well. Yet, this feature is now abused by cybercriminals for stealthy and persistent malware infections.

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New Windows code injection method could let malware bypass detection

Network World

Security researchers have discovered a new way that allows malware to inject malicious code into other processes without being detected by antivirus programs and other endpoint security systems. The new method was devised by researchers from security firm Ensilo who dubbed it AtomBombing because it relies on the Windows atom tables mechanism.

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Non-malware attacks are on the rise

Network World

Security pros need to pay attention to malicious activities that don’t rely on actual malware to succeed, according to a study by Carbon Black. Non-malware attacks are at the highest levels we have seen and should be a major focus for security defenders during the coming year,” it says. million-plus endpoints.

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How to scan your Windows PC for malware

The Verge

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.

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Enterprise IT in 2014 – Under-the-Radar Challenges with WAN Bandwidth, BYOD, and XP Security

CTOvision

Careful testing and limited pilot deployments are perennial success strategies with WAN-trafficking applications. Bandwidth-optimizing technologies and applications can also be good investments. The end of support for Windows XP, slated for April 8, 2014, is a dangerous security issue. BYOD Will Fail to Live up to the Hype.

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