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“Today, we’re announcing our advances in cross-platform next-generation protection and endpoint detection and response coverage with a new Microsoft solution for Mac. Core components of our unified endpoint security platform, including the new Threat & Vulnerability Management also announced today, will now be available for Mac devices,” Microsoft said in a blog post. “We’ve been working closely with industry partners to enable Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) customers to protect their non-Windows devices while keeping a centralized “single pane of glass” experience....

Similarly, Webview2 Runtime version 109 will also be the last version to support the aforementioned operating systems. Additionally, WebView2 SDK versions 1.0.1519.0 and higher will no longer support Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. The decision to drop support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 for Edge users falls in line with the end of support for Windows 7 Extended Security Update (ESU) and Windows 8/8.1 on January 10th, 2023. Further, Microsoft Edge version 109 will also be the last supported version for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2....

According to the blog post, the error was due to the misconfiguration of an internal customer support database, which was used to support case analytics. This incident accidentally exposed nearly 250 million “Customer Service and Support” (CSS) records online between December 5 and December 31 that were accessible to anyone with internet access and had no password protection or encryption. “Our investigation has determined that a change made to the database’s network security group on December 5, 2019, contained misconfigured security rules that enabled exposure of the data....

For those unaware, the project Andromeda has been in development for at least two years and has been appearing constantly in reports from other publications and even patents from Microsoft. According to Microsoft, the purpose of this product is to “blur the boundaries between mobile and stationary computing”. It also adds that Andromeda will offer “new innovative hardware and software experiences to create a truly personal and versatile computing experience....

Microsoft describes the tool as a “reference implementation for a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution installer application.” This tool will enable Linux distribution maintainers to package and submit a Linux distribution as an appx that runs on WSL. It will also allow developers to create custom Linux distro packages for sideloading onto their dev machine running Windows 10. However, it should be noted that personally created custom packages cannot be distributed through the Microsoft Store unless submitted as a distribution maintainer and approved by Microsoft....

A May 15 blog post on “Genuine Windows and Windows 10”from Microsoft Operating System Group Chief Terry Myerson stated the policy in the least ambiguous language Microsoft has used yet in explaining the situation. In January, 2015, it had been reported that Myerson had said Microsoft would offer those running Non-Genuine Windows the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10 in the first year for free setting of discussions on forums and tech sites that Microsoft was going soft on pirates....

The virtual digital event titled “What’s Next for Windows” will begin at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT and will be live-streamed on Microsoft’s Events page. “Microsoft invites you to attend its What’s Next for Windows digital event on June 24, 2021, where the company will unveil the next generation of Windows,” the emailed invitation reads. “Save the date for June 24, where you will hear from Microsoft executives, including CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Product Officer Panos Panay....

Citing fears of misuse, Microsoft on Friday called upon U.S. Congress to regulate the use of facial recognition technology to protect human rights like privacy and freedom of expression. The Seattle-based software giant argued that regulation is necessary as it would lay down laws for governing acceptable uses of facial technology by the U.S. government and protect citizens against constant surveillance that the technology could facilitate. While a lot of activist groups and smaller companies in the past have requested for similar regulation to avoid abuse of the tech, Microsoft is the first tech giant to do so....

In order to emphasize its claim, Microsoft updated its privacy policy to clear how and when the OS makes use of user data. However, with its latest Threshold 2 Update, Microsoft is observing how long people are using the operating system and sending the data to Redmond. The enthusiasm was shared by Microsoft in a blog post filled with data extracted from users. On Monday morning, Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate VP of the Windows and Devices Group, disclosed that Windows 10 was active on over 200 million devices....

In a move to take on the popular video app TikTok, Fast Laughs offers “a full-screen feed of funny clips from our big comedy catalog including films, series and stand-up from comedians like Kevin Hart and Ali Wong,” Patrick Flemming, Netflix Director of Product Innovation wrote in a blog post. “This is the part where we have to say that not all clips will be appropriate for all audiences,” he added....

The translator uses the lens to snap a photo of the text, recognize words and translates in 36 different languages in your phone screen. The use of lens to translate the text is an easier and much convenient tool which will help people to read road signs and areas without the use of internet. If a conversation is going on between members. Tap the mic and the Google Translate app will automatically recognise which language is being spoken by both members ....

Researchers discover a flaw that could let anyone listen to your cell calls by exploiting SS7 protocolSignaling SystemsFlaw known to GSMA?The ExploitsReal World testsSnowden Leaks affect on Germany Signaling Systems The researchers have said that they will reveal the flaws including its PoC in a hacker conference in Hamburg this month. The flaws have been detected in the Signaling Systems (SS7) protocol, which is used by network providers to route calls and text messages among one another....

This move comes after Nintendo lowered its sales targets for the year from 20 million Switch units to 17 million. With the launch of this smaller, portable version of Nintendo Switch, the company is looking to expand its user base. Rumored to be nicknamed as Nintendo Switch Mini, this handheld console will focus on portability, which means it will be easy for the gamers to carry it while traveling. The new mini Switch version could likely include integrated controllers instead of removable joy-cons, slimmed down hardware, and longer battery life....

Copying and pasting code from the internet is one of the biggest open secrets in computer programming but doing it word for word is bad. Even a third grader knows that copying a essay word for word from his friend would get him caught by the teacher. But NissanConnect EV mobile app developer seems to have forgotten this cardinal rule. — Scott Helme (@Scott_Helme) May 4, 2016 Scott Helme, a security researcher, caught the developer red-handed when a verbatim Stack Overflow answer showed up in the most recent app update....

It was reported on Friday that the Nokia 6 has been pre-ordered by over 250,000 people in the country within 24 hours of the announcement, which later doubled to more than 913,000. Each registration for Nokia 6 on JD.com is costing a user $9, which will be deducted from the final price at the time of purchase. The smartphone will be available for purchase via the flash sale. HMD Global is getting ready to unveil some more Nokia Android smartphones....

The new Nokia 5710 XpressAudio, which sports a unique design, looks like a typical candy bar-style feature phone on the front. However, the highlight of this handset is the in-built pair of truly wireless (TWS) earbuds that are housed beneath a sleek and robust slider on the back of the phone. When you pull down the slider cover, it will reveal the earbuds fitted into it. You can pop them out when you want to listen to music and put them back to charge when you are done....

All you have to do is run a simple security check which hardly takes 2 minutes. Kindly go to this link for a 2-minute security check of your Google account and that’s it, Google will immediately add 2GB free storage. As said above, the security checkup is related to recovery information, connected devices, and account permissions which you have to verify. Google also has a dedicated list of tips to help users stay safe online....

Here is a scenario that security researchers and experts have been warning us for a decade now. Cyber criminals somehow getting access to the nuclear power plant and nuclear fission material which can be used to build dirty bombs. Apparently, the experts were not fooling us! The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which oversees United Nations nuclear operations, says a nuclear power plant was successfully hacked three or four years ago....

Based on NVIDIA’s TU116-300 graphics chip, the GTX 1660 SUPER features a 6GB of GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps. This has increased the maximum theoretical bandwidth of the GTX 1660 SUPER to 336 GB/s, which is even higher than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti at 288 GB/s. Further, the GTX 1660 SUPER (4794 points) outscores the GTX 1660 (4165 points) by 15% in the benchmark at 2560×1440 resolution using the high quality preset....