Trump Sues Facebook, Google and Twitter

Trump Sues Facebook, Google and Twitter

Former US president Donald Trump has filed lawsuits accusing three California-based tech giants of illegally censoring him. On Wednesday, Trump filed proposed class-action lawsuits in the US District Court in Miami against Twitter, Facebook, Alphabet Inc’s Google (parent of YouTube) and their CEOs. In the suits, Trump alleges that the social media platforms violated the right to freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the US Constitution, and he calls for a court order to…

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Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible

Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible

What happened   Microsoft has shipped an emergency security update affecting most Windows users. This update partially addresses a security vulnerability known as PrintNightmare that could allow remote hackers to take over your system.   How does this affect you?   PrintNightmare could allow hackers to gain control of your computer. This means hackers could perform malicious activities like installing their own apps, stealing your data, and creating new user accounts.   How to fix the issue Microsoft recommends Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 users update their computers through Windows Update as soon as possible. Note that an additional patch will…

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Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible

Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible

What happened   Microsoft has shipped an emergency security update affecting most Windows users. This update partially addresses a security vulnerability known as PrintNightmare that could allow remote hackers to take over your system.   How does this affect you?   PrintNightmare could allow hackers to gain control of your computer. This means hackers could perform malicious activities like installing their own apps, stealing your data, and creating new user accounts.   How to fix the issue Microsoft recommends Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 users update their computers through Windows Update as soon as possible. Note that an additional patch will…

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Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible | McAfee Blogs Microsoft urges customers to update Windows as soon as possible

Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible

What happened   Microsoft has shipped an emergency security update affecting most Windows users. This update partially addresses a security vulnerability known as PrintNightmare that could allow remote hackers to take over your system.   How does this affect you?   PrintNightmare could allow hackers to gain control of your computer. This means hackers could perform malicious activities like installing their own apps, stealing your data, and creating new user accounts.   How to fix the issue Microsoft recommends Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 users update their computers through Windows Update as soon as possible. Note that an additional patch will…

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Multi-Cloud Environments More Risky

Multi-Cloud Environments More Risky

A new study has revealed that nearly all security professionals operating in a multi-cloud environment believe it’s riskier than relying on a single cloud provider. The research, published today by global security and compliance solutions provider Tripwire, is based on a June 2021 survey of 314 security professionals with direct responsibility for the security of public cloud infrastructure within their organization. Nearly three quarters (73%) of those surveyed currently work in a multi-cloud environment. Of those, 98%…

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Marvel Movie Malware Detected

Marvel Movie Malware Detected

Cyber-scammers are exploiting public interest in the latest Marvel movie to spread malware infections.  The eagerly anticipated premiere of Disney’s Black Widow is scheduled to take place simultaneously offline in movie theaters and online via streaming services tomorrow. However, cyber-criminals have been illegally monetizing interest in the new flick for months, according to research by cybersecurity company Kaspersky. To gauge the extent of scamming involving the release, Kaspersky experts analyzed malicious files impersonating the new Black…

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How to define DNS in Docker containers

How to define DNS in Docker containers

Jack Wallen shows you how to configure specific DNS servers for your Docker container deployments. Image: Shutterstock/roman-Samborskyi When you deploy a container on your network, if it cannot find a DNS server defined in /etc/resolv.conf, by default it will take on the DNS configured for the host machine. That may be fine and dandy for certain situations. But what if (maybe for security reasons), you do not want your containers using the same DNS as…

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It was a LONG weekend — Here’s the vital info on REvil and Kaseya VSA – Cisco Blogs

It was a LONG weekend — Here’s the vital info on REvil and Kaseya VSA – Cisco Blogs

The past few days have been a lot for people in the security industry. On Friday in the US, people were just about to clock off for what would hopefully be a relaxing Fourth of July long weekend. Only for cybercriminals to have other plans. This week I spoke to Cisco Talos’ US Outreach Team lead Nick Biasini to talk about the unfolding events surrounding the REvil ransomware campaign and Kaseya VSA supply chain attack….

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Digital Hope in action – how to create smart and connected communities – Cisco Blogs

Digital Hope in action – how to create smart and connected communities – Cisco Blogs

I’ve thought a lot about how the ultimate goal of technology is to make the world a better place – a philosophy I like to call ‘Digital Hope.’ As VP of Global IoT Sales for Cisco, I’m in the fortunate position to influence how private companies and public agencies deploy our technology to help people. But there is always more to be done. We believe the true purpose of IoT is to eliminate barriers between…

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Microsoft patches remaining versions of Windows against PrintNightmare flaw

Microsoft patches remaining versions of Windows against PrintNightmare flaw

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. Image: GettyImages/Yuichiro Chino Microsoft has now released patches to protect all versions of Windows against the critical PrintNightmare flaw. On Tuesday, the company had deployed fixes to cover most but not all editions of Windows. On Wednesday, Microsoft patched the remaining versions of Windows, according to an update on…

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