Day: October 16, 2020

What the “Bad Neighbor” vulnerability means for enterprise security

Among the Windows 10 vulnerabilities Microsoft announced yesterday, the “Bad Neighbor” vulnerability stands out, posing a potential nightmare scenario for enterprises. With a severity score of 9.8 out of 10, the remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability would allow an attacker to run malware or launch a denial of service (DoS) attack. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


BMW recalls plug-in hybrids for fire concerns, says not to charge them – Roadshow

The recall documents also warn against using Sport mode or the shift paddles. …read more Source:: CNet


Put this robot vacuum to work cleaning your apartment for just $90 – CNET

It lacks the fancy features of pricier robo-servants, but it should be fine for small spaces. …read more Source:: CNet


UK’s National Audit Office warns full-fibre rollout strategy is leaving rural Britain behind. Again

Tough luck, bumpkins! Broadband speed gap misery to widen, says report The UK government’s strategy for deploying full-fibre broadband shows signs of repeating the errors of previous broadband infrastructure programmes, which failed to extend comprehensive access to rural areas, a report from the National Audit Office has claimed [PDF].… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Chilling Report Suggests 1 Out of 5 Countries Could Be Headed For Ecosystem Collapse

An anonymous reader quotes a report from ScienceAlert: A new insurance index from the Swiss Re Institute has found just over half of all global GDP — nearly 42 trillion US dollars — is dependent on goods and services provided by the natural world. In many places around the world, however, that sturdy foundation is…


Azure Defender for IoT enters public preview

Azure Defender for IoT can help companies keep track of IoT/OT networks without having to install anything on their smart devices and industrial equipment. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Prime Day 2020 deals still available: Get a MacBook Air for $850, a Roku for $27, AirPods Pro for $199 – CNET

The big event is over, but a few tasty bargains remain. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft: Learn JavaScript Node.js with this new free course

Microsoft wants you to build for the cloud and has developed a free Node.js course to help learners on their journey. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Barnes & Noble gets hacked; notifies customers of possible data breach

Barnes & Noble, American bookseller, has notified customers of a possible data breach that may have affected their personal information. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


4 best phones you can get for $300 or less: iPhone 8, Galaxy A50 and more – CNET

If you’re looking for a phone on a budget, check out CNET’s top four picks for 2020 so far. …read more Source:: CNet