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Microsoft has released an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android on Wednesday, which allows Windows 11 Insiders to use their VPN’s IP address with Android apps. The update builds on a previous version released in May, which introduced a new ‘Advanced Networking’ feature to Windows 11 builds on the Dev channel. The feature enabled the sharing of the same IP address between the Windows Subsystem for Android virtual machine and host. From a practical…

By Aaron Ploetz, Developer Advocate There are many statistics that link business success to application speed and responsiveness. Google tells us that a one-second delay in mobile load times can impact mobile conversions by up to 20%. And a 0.1 second improvement in load times improved retail customer engagement by 5.2%, according to a study by Deloitte. It’s not only the whims and expectations of consumers that drive the need for real-time or near real-time…

Barracuda Networks found that HTML attachments were malicious more than double than the next leading type of file. Image: iStock/OrnRin Users of email have long thought of executable and .dll attachments as the main focus when cyberattacks arise, but there may be another type of highly used malicious file to be aware of. According to findings from IT security company Barracuda Networks, HTML attachments are being employed by adversaries the most when it comes to…

Since May of 2021, state-sponsored attackers have been deploying Maui ransomware in an attempt to encrypt sensitive records and disrupt services for vulnerable healthcare organizations. Image: sezerozger/Adobe Stock The U.S. government is warning healthcare companies to watch for and protect themselves against ongoing ransomware attacks from cybercriminals sponsored by North Korea. In a joint advisory posted Wednesday, the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Department of the Treasury cautioned that these state-sponsored attackers have…

Apple has previewed a new feature which aims to harden high-risk users from the serious threat of being spied upon by enemy states and intelligence agencies. “Lockdown Mode” is scheduled to arrive later this year with the release of Apple iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. It’s an optional feature for users who believe their computers and smartphones face a real risk of being targeted by sophisticated state-sponsored spyware. Apple acknowledges that its protection technology is…

The ransomware has expanded its arsenal of extortion techniques, adding a search engine for cybercriminals. Image: Laszlo/Adobe Stock ALPHV, also known as BlackCat, is a ransomware developed in the Rust programming language, which makes it easier to compile and customize for various different operating systems, therefore widening the range of possible targets for the threat actor. Rust is also a more secure programming language, with improved performances and reliability. The use of Rust is still…