Buying a budget laptop? Don’t go below these minimum specs
It’s easy to spend a lot of money on a laptop, but you don’t have to. In fact, most people don’t need to spend much at all. Whether you’re on a budget or you’re buying…
Apple’s slow and steady approach to AI will once again win the race
If you, like me, skim through the technology headlines most days, then you’ve probably been bombarded with what feels like every other headline featuring some permutation of artificial intelligence and how it’s going to change…
CrowdStrike Reveals Root Cause of Global System Outages
Aug 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Incident Response Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has published its root cause analysis detailing the Falcon Sensor software update crash that crippled millions of Windows devices globally. The “Channel File 291” incident,…
EQT takes a majority stake in cybersecurity firm Acronis at $3.5B+ valuation
Cybersecurity remains a white-hot space for investors. In the latest example of that demand, EQT has bought a majority stake in Acronis, a security company that specializes in data protection, cloud and integrated security solutions…
Chameleon Android Banking Trojan Targets Users Through Fake CRM App
Aug 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananAndroid / Mobile Security, Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on a new technique adopted by threat actors behind the Chameleon Android banking trojan targeting users in Canada by masquerading as a…
Apple’s New macOS Sequoia Tightens Gatekeeper Controls to Block Unauthorized Software
Aug 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Software Security Apple on Tuesday announced an update to its next-generation macOS version that makes it a little more difficult for users to override Gatekeeper protections. Gatekeeper is a crucial…
Rejoice! AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs are cheaper than last generation
AMD confirmed today that prices for its next-gen Ryzen 9000 desktop processors, previously leaked by Best Buy, are accurate. Surprisingly, these prices represent a decrease relative to the prior generation. An official X/Twitter post says…
UK data watchdog to fine NHS vendor Advanced for security failures prior to LockBit ransomware attack
U.K. data protection authorities have issued a provisional fine of more than £6 million to NHS vendor Advanced after finding that the company failed to properly secure the information of thousands of people later stolen…
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: Where to get the best deals
It’s been a long time since you could only get the original iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you…
Students scramble after security breach wipes 13,000 devices
Getty Images Students in Singapore are scrambling after a security breach wiped notes and all other data from school-issued iPads and Chromebooks running the mobile device management app Mobile Guardian. According to news reports, the…