Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 22, 2023

Every operating system should be appropriately secured, especially end user workstations which often contain or permit access to company data and upon which most employee job duties are based. To get the maximum security protection out of your Windows 10 deployments follow this checklist from TechRepublic Premium.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Microsoft advises users not to install recent security updates using physical media. The company is working on a fix.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 21, 2020

Among 60,000 large companies analyzed by security ratings company BitSight, almost 90% still have Windows 7 PCs in their environment.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 10, 2021

Windows 11 will turn on hardware security by default but only on new PCs or if you re-image from scratch. But there is a workaround.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Microsoft has offered a miniscule concession to users determined to install Windows 11 on PCs that dont meet its minimum hardware requirements: you will be able to do it, but on your own head be it should things go wrong.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 6, 2020

Despite the FBI announcement, hospitals, schools, and government offices across the world still use Windows 7.

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As Windows 10 nears its end of support, some IT leaders, preparing for PC upgrade cycles, are evaluating the possible cloud cost savings and enhanced security of running AI workloads directly on desktop PCs or laptops. With no security updates for Windows 10 available after Oct.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 18, 2023

The single sign-on market leader’s Security Center, now generally available, uses Okta Customer Identity Cloud for insights into authentication activity for insights into anomalies, threats and security friction.

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Network World

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Cisco is offering software updates for two of its AnyConnect for Windows products it says are actively being exploited in the field. AnyConnect for Windows is security software package, in this case for Windows machines, that sets up VPN connectivity, provides access control and supports other endpoint security features.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. The post Personal data encryption in Windows 11 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 8, 2021

Patches to fix a severe flaw in the Windows Print spooler are now available for Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

There is a safe and data-secure way to make your donation. Many are looking to donate their spare computing devices to people who need them but can't afford to get them on their own.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

The latest series of Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 10 includes patches for 17 bugs marked 'Critical' and 97 listed as 'Important'.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 28, 2020

New security capabilities designed for SMEs allow IT admins to apply baseline security settings across an organization.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. The attack framework of probable Chinese origin used by cybercriminals has been discovered.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 9, 2023

You can now upgrade up to five computers to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for one low price and get a new sleek interface, advanced tools and enhanced security.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For added security, Windows 11 will forgo the older MBR partition scheme and use GPT instead. That may require users to convert their older hard drives. Here is how to do it.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 29, 2023

If you're not sure how to view your SSH certificates, this article walks you through the steps on Linux, macOS and Windows. The post How to View Your SSH Keys in Linux, macOS and Windows appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We talked to Proofpoint researchers about this new malware threat and how it infects Windows systems to steal information.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The federal government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a rare emergency directive to federal government agencies to roll out a Windows Server patch within days, an indication of the severity of the exploit. It has been named "Zerologon" because of how it works.

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Network World

JULY 18, 2024

There are a few essential questions that anyone maintaining security on a Windows network needs to ask right now to avoid engaging in some very risky behavior, but there’s one that may be the most important of all — are you aware of tools in your network that may be bringing more risk?

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 27, 2021

To ward off the attack known as PetitPotam, Microsoft advises you to disable NTLM authentication on your Windows domain controller.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 7, 2022

The post How Microsoft blocks vulnerable and malicious drivers in Defender, third-party security tools and in Windows 11 appeared first on TechRepublic. Default protection blocks known exploits but you can choose what to block and where with extra tools and services for more control.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 9, 2022

The post Kaspersky uncovers fileless malware inside Windows event logs appeared first on TechRepublic. The cybersecurity company says this is the first time they have seen this type of malware hiding method.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Discover the top open-source password managers for Windows. Learn about the features and benefits of each to determine which one is the best fit for your needs.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 16, 2021

Learn how to install and activate this Windows 10 security feature. Microsoft Defender Application Guard protects your networks and data from malicious applications running in your web browser.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Fingerprint sign-in on Windows 11 offers a secure, password-free login method. Set it up easily for faster, more convenient access to your device.

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Network World

JUNE 12, 2024

The networks that enable today’s hyper-distributed enterprises face persistent and emerging security challenges. So now, one of our hot topics is how to detect such fraud – our API security team is all over it right now,” Anderson said. But that’s not a simple task for security practitioners. “The

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Network World

AUGUST 5, 2019

Back when this blog was dedicated to all things Microsoft I routinely railed against the spying aspects of Windows 10. Well, apparently that’s nothing compared to what enterprise security, analytics, and hardware management tools are doing. The company issued a report and warning last week.

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Network World

OCTOBER 30, 2024

FortiDLP integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric and complements the existing FortiGuard Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Service,” Shah said. Shah explained that machine learning is integrated into the FortiDLP agent on Windows, MacOS and Linux. The basic idea is to not let proprietary data be leaked to gen AI platforms.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For network engineers and security leaders tasked with securing modern enterprise environments, the challenge of preventing lateral threat movement is critical. These devices typically lack robust built-in security, can’t accept agents, and can be highly vulnerable to compromise.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Remote work makes protecting data on the PC a higher priority, while the Edge browser gets more control.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 6, 2021

Administrators are urged to apply the latest patches from Microsoft and disable the Windows Print spooler service in domain controllers and systems not used for printing.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

IBM is taking aim at the challenging concept of securely locking-down company applications and data spread across multiple private and public clouds and on-premises locations. Learn how server disaggregation can boost data center efficiency and how Windows Server 2019 embraces hyperconverged data centers. |

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 24, 2024

CrowdStrike has blamed a hole in its testing software for the release of a defective content update that hobbled millions of Windows computers worldwide on Friday, July 19. In the review it provided an initial explanation for how that flaw came to be deployed, and outlined changes it is making to its processes to avoid a repeat.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 2, 2020

Morphisec combines the anti-virus protection in the new Microsoft OS with its own defenses against malware.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 13, 2021

Now patched, the exploits took advantage of bugs in Windows, Chrome, and older versions of Android though watering hole attacks, says Google.

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