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| | | Microsoft Patch Alert: November Patches Behave Themselves–With a Few Exceptions | | Computerworld | What a relief. The only major patching problem for November came from Office, not Windows. We had a handful of completely inscrutable patches–including two .NET non-security previews that apparently did nothing–but that’s the worst of it. | | SaaSOps Job Posting: Systems Engineer—SaaSOps Position for Ring.com | | Amazon Jobs | Are you in Southern California and looking to take your career in a new direction? Ring.com, a subsidary of Amazon, is looking to hire a Systems Engineer who is specifically focused on SaaSOps. The role requires a personal drive to automate everything, raise IT maturity, and an obsession with planning and execution of complex technical projects. If you think you have what it takes, apply now! | | Microsoft: Malware, Ransomware, and Cryptominer Detections Are Down in 2019 | | ZDNet | Because Windows Defender ships with all new Windows OS versions, no cyber-security firm can ever dream of having an insight into today's malware scene like Microsoft does. As the year draws to a close, ZDNet checked with Microsoft's interactive Security Intelligence Report to get an idea of what happened on the malware and security front for Windows users in 2019. According to data collected by the OS maker, the number of detections for ransomware, cryptominers, and malware—as a whole—has gone down this year, compared to the same period over the past year, or even the past two years. | | This Trojan Malware Is Being Used to Steal Passwords and Spread Ransomware | | ZDNet | A newly discovered hacking campaign by a 'sophisticated cyber-criminal operation' is targeting healthcare and education organisations with custom-built, Python-based trojan malware that gives attackers almost control of Windows systems with the ability to monitor actions and steal sensitive data. |
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| | | What’s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer? | | How-To Geek | Everyone loses data at some point in their lives. Your computer’s hard drive could fail tomorrow, ransomware could hold your files hostage, or a software bug could delete your important files. If you’re not regularly backing up your computer, you could lose those files forever. Backups don’t have to be hard or confusing, though. You’ve probably heard about countless different backup methods, but which one is right for you? And what files do you really need to back up? | | Concerning 5G Security Risks You Need to Know About | | MakeUseOf | 5G phones and other devices have already begun to appear in stores. And soon the super-fast 5G will become the new standard for cellular technologies. With a 5G connection you’ll be able to stream high-quality video and play online games on your mobile device more easily. However, as with any new technology, 5G comes with certain security concerns. Here we’ll explain some of the security risks of 5G so you can be more informed when you purchase or use 5G devices. |
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| | | Dark Mode Available for Google Tasks on iOS | | G Suite Updates | Google Tasks will now automatically respect the system default setting when it’s set to “Dark” on iOS 13. Dark theme is a popular feature, as it creates a better viewing experience in low-light conditions and preserves battery life. | | View the Version History of a New Google Site | | G Suite Updates | Google is starting to add version history for sites created in new Google Sites, a highly requested feature from Google Site owners and editors. Version history will roll out over the course of 2020 for both users creating new sites as well as for previously existing sites. Version history will be gradually enabled on a user-by-user basis for newly created sites, while a separate rollout will enable version history for previously existing sites. |
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