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The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Explore the latest technology trends, innovations, and practical solutions shaping today’s businesses. Learn how modern IT, cloud services, automation, and emerging technologies can improve productivity, strengthen operations, and support smarter business growth.

Microsoft fixes Copilot issue blocking Windows 11 upgrades

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Microsoft has lifted a compatibility hold that blocked upgrades to Windows 11 23H2 after resolving an issue that caused desktop icons to move erratically when using Windows Copilot on multi-monitor systems.


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Microsoft releases first Windows Server 2025 preview build

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Microsoft has released Windows Server Insider Preview 26040, the first Windows Server 2025 build for admins enrolled in its Windows Insider program.

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Microsoft testing Windows 11 USB 80Gbps support, Copilot on login

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Microsoft is now testing support for the USB4 Version 2.0 specification in Windows 11, enabling transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables.


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Steam drops support for Windows 7 and 8.1 to boost security

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Steam is no longer supported on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 as of January 1, with the company recommending users upgrade to a newer operating system.


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Google Chrome now scans for compromised passwords in the background

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Google says the Chrome Safety Check feature will work in the background to check if passwords saved in the web browser have been compromised. 

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What to do when receiving unprompted MFA OTP codes

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Receiving an unprompted one-time passcode (OTP) sent as an email or text should be a cause for concern as it likely means your credentials have been stolen. 

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CISA urges tech manufacturers to stop using default passwords

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Today, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urged technology manufacturers to stop providing software and devices with default passwords. 

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Box cloud storage down amid 'critical' outage

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Cloud storage provider Box is down in a 'critical' outage, preventing customers from accessing their files. 

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New NKAbuse malware abuses NKN blockchain for stealthy comms

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A new Go-based multi-platform malware identified as 'NKAbuse' is the first malware abusing NKN (New Kind of Network) technology for data exchange, making it a stealthy threat. 

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Microsoft confirms Windows bug renames printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106

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Microsoft has confirmed an issue causing the HP Smart app to automatically install on Windows systems after all printers are renamed to HP LaserJet M101-M106. 

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Windows 10 KB5032278 update adds Copilot AI assistant, fixes 13 bugs

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Microsoft has started rolling out its Copilot AI assistant to Windows 10 with the KB5032278 November 2023 non-security preview update for systems running Windows 10, version 22H2. 

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Apple fixes two new iOS zero-days in emergency updates

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Apple released emergency security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks and impacting iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, reaching 20 zero-days patched since the start of the year. 

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LogoFAIL attack can install UEFI bootkits through bootup logos

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Multiple security vulnerabilities collectively named LogoFAIL affect image-parsing components in the UEFI code from various vendors. Researchers warn that they could be exploited to hijack the execution flow of the booting process and to deliver bootkits. 

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Microsoft starts testing new Windows 11 Energy Saver feature

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Microsoft has started testing a new Windows 11 Energy Saver feature that helps customers extend their portable computers' battery life. 

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New BLUFFS attack lets attackers hijack Bluetooth connections

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 Researchers at Eurecom have developed six new attacks collectively named 'BLUFFS' that can break the secrecy of Bluetooth sessions, allowing for device impersonation and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.

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Google Chrome emergency update fixes 6th zero-day exploited in 2023

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Google has fixed the sixth Chrome zero-day vulnerability this year in an emergency security update released today to counter ongoing exploitation in attacks. 

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Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook crashes when sending emails

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Today, Microsoft shared a temporary fix for a known issue causing Outlook Desktop to crash when sending emails from Outlook.com accounts. 

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Windows Hello auth bypassed on Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo laptops

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Security researchers bypassed Windows Hello fingerprint authentication on Dell Inspiron, Lenovo ThinkPad, and Microsoft Surface Pro X laptops in attacks exploiting security flaws found in the embedded fingerprint sensors. 

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Windows 10 to let admins control how optional updates are deployed

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Microsoft announced a new policy that allows admins to control how optional updates are deployed on Windows 10 enterprise endpoints on their networks. 

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Google shares plans for blocking third-party cookies in Chrome

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Google has officially announced plans to gradually eliminate third-party cookies, a key aspect of its Privacy Sandbox initiative. 

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Top Breaches Cost ($) of 2024

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Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024