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How to choose the right UEM platform
Unified Endpoint Management software lets IT manage all of an organization’s endpoint devices — smartphones, laptops, desktops, printers, IoT devices, and more — from a single management console. Here’s what to look for when shopping...
Apple warns: Sideloading apps threatens an iCrime wave
An extensive Apple white paper describes the risks of app sideloading to consumers and enterprises.
Google now tells criminals when Chrome users are 'idle.' What could go wrong?
Another day, another revelation that mobile vendors might not always have users’ needs in mind, but they sure are helpful to cyberthieves.
How one coding error turned AirTags into perfect malware distributors
A security researcher found that an open area for typing in a phone number has unintentionally turned AirTags into God’s gift to malware criminals.
How to make sense of Microsoft’s upcoming mail security changes
Microsoft is cutting off some versions of Outlook from Microsoft 365 and Office 365 next month. And it plans more security moves a year from now that could affect how email is handled. Time to plan ahead.
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Apple deepens its engagement in enterprise security
Following security promises made at The White House, Apple has become a co-chair of the Cyber Readiness Institute to help enterprises secure themselves
Chrome, Edge kick off faster release cadence; enterprises can skip versions
Users will now get updates for the two browsers every four weeks, though companies can opt for a slower cadence.
Apple, 1Password, and Cloudflare all move to protect email
Apple’s Hide My Email feature has quickly become just one of many options designed to protect you against phishing and spam.
On app tracking, both Android and iOS have to do better
While Google has announced plans to reset permissions for older, rarely used Android apps, Apple’s app-tracking-transparency efforts in iOS have fallen short of the company’s grand vision.
Survey says! What my informal survey shows about Windows
The vast majority of people who responded already know about Windows 11, most don’t plan to upgrade anytime soon and many have serious issues with the overall Windows patching process.
Apple needs to act against fake app-privacy promises
App developers continue to undermine user privacy despite promising not to do so. Apple needs to identify those who do.
MSRT vs. MSERT: When to use each Windows malware tool
The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) and the Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSERT.exe) do more or less the same thing: scan for and remove Windows malware. We explore and explain the differences.
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A penchant for patching: After 20 years, the system’s still a mess
Though Microsoft has tried a variety of patching schemes over the past two decades, update problems continue with no end in sight.
Legacy apps are at risk with the September Patch Tuesday update
Testing your legacy applications and printing will be important when dealing with this month's Patch Tuesday updates.
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It’s been a big week for patches
In addition to Patch Tuesday’s retinue of updates from Microsoft, fixes arrived this week for zero-day flaws affecting Google’s Chrome browser and Apple hardware.
Windows 11: Just say no
In a few weeks, Windows 11 will arrive. Should you upgrade to it? Let me answer with a question: "Should you stop hitting your head against the wall?"
Apple hits the alarm with multi-OS emergency update to patch zero-click flaw
The company on Monday pushed out emergency security updates for iOS, macOS, and its other operating systems to plug a hole that threatened security on a range of devices.
Apple backs off controversial child-safety plans
The company now plans to take a few months more to collect input and make improvements before releasing the features, which drew fire from privacy advocates.
Podcast Today in Tech
Podcast: Windows 11 overview: Hardware requirements, security updates and upgrade confusion
Microsoft will launch Windows 11 on October 5, but not every PC will be eligible for an immediate upgrade. Rollout will last well into 2022 for machines that meet the necessary hardware requirements, and Windows 10 will be supported...
How to go incognito in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari
While incognito mode in any of the big four web browsers offers a measure of privacy, it doesn’t completely hide your tracks online. Here’s how the feature works in each browser, and how to use it.
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