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Security is a big part of Windows 11, but so is delivering productivity and a good experience with all the security features turned on. Image: Microsoft The hardware requirements for Windows 11 have been causing some confusion and controversy. The minimum specification is about getting the right trade-offs between security, reliability, compatibility and performance to deliver a good Windows experience, and many enterprises will be ready for Windows 11.  The minimum system requirements of 1GHz or faster…

The builder for the Babuk Locker ransomware was leaked online, threat actors can use it to create their own ransomware strain. The Record first reported that the builder for the Babuk Locker ransomware was leaked online, threat actors could use it to create their own version of the popular ransomware. The Babuk Locker operators halted their operations at the end of April after the attack against the Washington, DC police department. Experts believe that the…

If anticipating a hybrid or remote workforce in the post-pandemic era, here are three best practices to ensure security By Marshall Frost, VP of Corporate Systems, Avita Pharmacy At our business and certainly across countless others, the COVID-19 pandemic forcibly accelerated work-from-home policies that were already very much on the roadmap. Any forward-looking organization had anticipated future expansion of remote work practices in some capacity. The pandemic demanded implementing such practices – and compressing the…

If you have access to Apple’s iOS 15 Developer Beta, learn how to use an important security feature called Mail Privacy Protection. Image: Apple Apple’s release of iOS 15 is only a couple of months away, and some developers are getting the chance to test it out and plan accordingly. If you’re lucky enough to have access to the iOS 15 Developer Beta, you’re probably already tinkering with all the new features, including Mail Privacy Protection….

Docker Desktop 3.5 is here and we can’t wait for you to try it! We’ve introduced some exciting new features including improvements to the Volume Management interface, a tech preview of Docker Dev Environments, and enhancements to Compose V2. Easily Manage Files in your Volumes Volumes can quickly take up local disk storage and without an easy way to see which ones are being used or their contents, it can be hard to free up…

Researchers published and deleted proof-of-concept code for a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler, called PrintNightmare, though the PoC is likely still available. Background At the end of June, two different research teams published information about CVE-2021-1675, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler that has been named PrintNightmare. When it was originally disclosed in the June Patch Tuesday update, it was described as a low severity elevation of…

Normally used by organizations for penetration testing, Cobalt Strike is exploited by cybercriminals to launch attacks, says Proofpoint. Image: HelpSystems The same powerful tool used by organizations to enhance their security is being adopted by cybercriminals to help break through their security. Popular penetration testing program Cobalt Strike saw a 161% increase in malicious use from 2019 to 2020 and is considered a high-volume threat for 2021, according to a report released Tuesday by security…

More than 3.5 million people worldwide are needed to play defense against cyberattacks. TechRepublic’s Karen Roby spoke with Tom Kellerman, head of cybersecurity strategy for VMware, about ransomware and cybersecurity. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation. SEE: Security incident response policy (TechRepublic Premium) Karen Roby: I want you to give just a quick second to give our audience just a little insight into your background, as far as just how entrenched you…