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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

CIO Business Intelligence

On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Identity attacks use social engineering, prompt-bombing, bribing employees for 2FA codes, and session hijacking (among many techniques) to get privileged access.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

A recent spate of high-profile security breaches at some of the largest enterprises in Australia has reminded everyone of the importance of security. The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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Microsoft Azure revenue up 30%, with help from AI, as tech giant beats overall expectations

GeekWire

From a revenue perspective, at least, the Activision acquisition means that Microsoft Gaming is now a bigger business than Microsoft Windows for the first time, according to Microsoft’s detailed quarterly report filed with the SEC. Windows revenue rose 9.5% billion, helped by an 11% increase in sales of Windows PCs.

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MicroSoft: Still dominating in enterprise office automation

CTOvision

The Company also designs and sells hardware, and delivers online advertising to the customers. The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other. Microsoft Security Bulletins August 2016 (ghacks.net). Got Microsoft?

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it. Using hardware keys does not involve the need for an internet connection.

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The Story No One Cares About: PC Sales at lowest number since 2007

CTOvision

However, economic issues like falling commodity prices and weak international currencies, as well as social disruptions in EMEA and Asia/Pacific that disrupted foreign markets were a larger factor for 2015. What does this mean for us? Internet of Things : Today's Internet connects people, governments, academia and business.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Beware Social scammers that call.

Sean Daniel

Beware Social scammers that call pretending to be the Microsoft HelpDesk. On 9/21/2012, I received my first social engineering hacking attack. Nice try, you obviously dont know that im running Windows 8, and there is no start button, SCAMMER! Labels: Best Practices , Security , Training and Awareness. Windows 7. (47).

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