Microsoft detects four zero-day vulnerabilities
Every second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft releases a patch package for Windows. This Tuesday sees the release of four…
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Microsoft is disabling default ActiveX controls in Office 2024
Microsoft will disable ActiveX controls by default in the Office suite starting in October, with the release of Office 2024.…
Microsoft PowerToys: Advanced Paste Tool Overview
Microsoft PowerToys takes the simple copy and paste feature to a new level with its Advanced Paste tool. Found in…
Generative AI projects fail due to high costs and risks
Despite the promise that artificial intelligence will transform industries, rising costs and increasing risks are causing many AI projects to…
Passcode adoption is accelerating in APAC, excluding Australia
Passcodes offer a phishing-resistant mode of authentication. Backed by tech giants Microsoft, Apple and Google, Passcodes use encrypted credentials stored…
Threat actors leverage Microsoft Sway to orchestrate QR code phishing campaigns
A new report from cybersecurity firm Netskope reveals details about attack campaigns that abuse Microsoft Sway and CloudFlare Turnstile and…
A sovereign cloud boom is underway in the APAC region
In July 2024, the Australian government announced a $2 billion (US$1.3 billion) investment in a strategic partnership between the Australian…
Editorial: Generative AI is energy intensive and could undermine progress in the fight against climate change
Artificial intelligence is one of the most advanced technologies in the world. Fast growing AI technologies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta,…
Microsoft has patched 6 actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities
Patch Tuesday, Microsoft's monthly security update report, brought 90 CVEs, including some vulnerabilities that were being actively exploited. Some vulnerabilities…
What to expect from this week's security events
Black Hat and DEF CON are two of the largest security conferences in the United States, drawing large crowds of…