We've used the phrase "new normal" a lot over the last few months. A recent hacking attempt over the weekend has me wondering if the new normal for IT includes SolarWinds-level hacks.

Fast Company reported that hackers tried to install a back door into the PHP library. In case you didn't know, PHP powers some of the biggest websites on the planet, including Facebook and Wikipedia.

Maybe I just notice these types of hacks more because I curate this newsletter. But also, is it possible that IT folks need to adjust to this "new normal?" What do you think? Let me know in this SaaSOps Community thread.
Fast Company | ​On Sunday some malicious actors tried to install a back door into the PHP code library, a server-side programming language that powers 79% of sites on the internet, including Facebook and Wikipedia. The attack recalled one of the worst government hacks in history, on SolarWinds, the IT management software used by many government agencies and large U.S. companies.
BetterCloud Monitor | Around this time last year that we decided to create a YouTube channel for IT pros. Our goal was for the show to be equal parts informative and fun. We also wanted to see if we could turn two of our own IT folks into YouTube influencers. Just kidding (kind of). Enter: The SaaSOps Show.
CIO Dive | The responsibilities of the CIO's role differs depending on who you ask. If you ask a CIO, they'll say communication, business and management are important to the job. But if you ask people outside of the function, they'll typically bring up technical proficiencies. In reality, it's a combination of the technical and leadership skills making up members of IT leadership.
BleepingComputer | Microsoft is adding a dedicated OEMDRIVERS folder to Windows 10 that will be used to store third-party drivers. Since Windows Vista, the operating system has included a folder called %SystemRoot%\System32\DriverStore that is used to hold validated drivers for the operating system.
OnMSFT | Windows 10 has a lesser-known feature that allows you to save time and see all the items that you copy, cut, and paste on your PC called Clipboard history. Previously referred to as Cloud Clipboard, Clipboard history first appeared in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update and lets you manage clipboard content across all your Windows 10 devices.
How-To Geek | While deleting files on a Mac, are you tired of warning prompts slowing you down? Would you like to empty the Trash at light speed? If so, it’s easy to turn off the warning you see when emptying the Trash on a Mac. Here’s how.
SaaSOps Community | I didn't realize this was an issue until I read the original question! Turns out the solution to this isn't super straightforward, either. Check out the conversation by clicking the link above!
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