Long term readers will know my position on the UK Conservative Government’s Online Safety Bill – I like the idea, I like some part and hate other. But I object to “to catch the paedophiles” or “to catch the terrorists” lines that are often used to get us all onboard. …
Windows 11 will get a biometric uplift
Windows Hello, the biometric/PIN authentication and access tool, that ships with the latest versions of Windows installed on suitable hardware is expanding its supported operations. Windows 11 is getting a built-in passkey manager for Windows Hello (bleepingcomputer.com) A new passkey manager will enable the PIN or biometric sensors in your …
Do you want to access your passwords?
When LastPass reset their MFA security they locked their clients out as well as the threat actors. LastPass users furious after being locked out due to MFA resets (bleepingcomputer.com) Your takeaway LastPass is a good way to keep your passwords secure – but you are giving LastPass or other password …
BYOD advice – Find malware where you least expect it
BYOD – bring your own device – probably every organisation has non-company devices handling sensitive information. Threat actors have created a trojanised version of a legitimate game installer that they are promoting through side channels to attract users (victims) to install it. The Super Mario game is installed and works …
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Microsoft Teams – a way in for malicious software
Us and about 280 million other people use Microsoft Teams for communications and collaboration, depending on it to be secure. Generally it is – but of course researchers have found that exception – and it is not hard to exploit! Microsoft Teams bug allows malware delivery from external accounts (bleepingcomputer.com) …
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