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technology9 days ago•2 min saved

Windows 11 26H2 Launches as Lightweight Update, but Known Issues Persist

Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 version 26H2, the 2026 annual feature update. Delivered as a lightweight 'enablement package' for devices running versions 24H2 or 25H2, the update requires only a small download and a single restart. While it resets the support lifecycle to 24 months for Home/Pro editions and 36 months for Enterprise/Education, it introduces no major new features, instead activating improvements already present in the codebase. However, users should be aware of three known issues carried over from previous versions, including USB audio failures and domain sign-in problems.

via ZDNET|

#enablement-package #it-security #microsoft

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Harrods Confirms Customer Data Breach

Luxury retailer Harrods announced a data breach involving the theft of customer information from a third-party provider, but assured that no passwords or payment details were compromised and that their own systems remain secure. The incident is considered isolated, and authorities have been notified. The breach follows previous cyber attacks linked to hacker groups targeting major companies, highlighting the increasing sophistication and impact of cybercrime.

via BBC|

#business #cybersecurity #data-breach

security1 year ago•2 min saved

Cyberattacks Exploit Search Results and SEO to Target IT Admins and SMBs

Arctic Wolf researchers have uncovered a sophisticated SEO poisoning campaign targeting IT professionals with fake websites hosting Trojanized versions of PuTTY and WinSCP, leading to backdoor malware infections that can compromise enterprise networks. The campaign exploits search engine results to redirect victims to malicious sites, emphasizing the need for organizations to enforce strict software acquisition policies and deploy network protections to mitigate risks.

via CyberSecurityNews|

#backdoor-malware #enterprise-cybersecurity #it-security

businessfinance2 years ago•2 min saved

"Palo Alto Networks Stock Plunges Amid Slashed Guidance and Record-Breaking Decline"

Palo Alto Networks stock plummeted over 20% in after-hours trading after the company reduced its full-year and current-quarter revenue guidance due to customers cutting IT security spending and becoming more demanding. The company's CEO mentioned "spending fatigue" among customers and emphasized a shift in strategy towards growth. The stock may find support near $285, marked by a multi-month uptrend line and the 200-day and 50-day moving averages.

via Investopedia|

#businessfinance #cybersecurity #it-security

health-care3 years ago•8 min saved

Indiana Hospital's Battle to Recover from Cyberattack

Cyberattacks on hospitals in the US have more than doubled between 2016 and 2022, with one hospital in Indiana being hit by a ransomware group demanding $3m in Bitcoin. The hospital did not pay the ransom, but the attack left them using pen and paper for medical records and notes, and sending runners between departments to take orders and deliver test results. The impacts were felt for weeks, with the emergency department having to divert ambulances and the billing department being unable to bill insurance plans. Cyberattacks pose an existential threat to the viability of hospitals across the country, especially financially-struggling hospitals or smaller hospitals in rural areas.

via NPR|

#cyberattacks #health-care #hospitals