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| | | | | It’s Not OK, Cupid: Security Flaws Could Expose User Data and More | | TechRepublic | Research from Check Point Software have discovered a number of vulnerabilities in online dating service OKCupid's mobile app and website that could allow attackers to not only steal personal data, but take actions on a user's behalf as well. | | Microsoft to Remove All Windows Downloads Signed With SHA-1 | | BleepingComputer | Microsoft is removing all Windows downloads from the Microsoft Download Center that are signed using SHA-1 certificates on August 3rd, 2020. The SHA-1 algorithm was commonly used to code-sign executables and TLS and SSL certificates used on web sites to authenticate a publisher's legitimacy. | | Today’s ‘Mega’ Data Breaches Now Cost Companies $392 Million to Recover From | | ZDNet | IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report which says that the average data breach now costs $3.86 million. While this average has decreased by 1.5% in comparison to 2019, when over 50 million consumer records are involved, these "mega" breaches can cost up to $392 million to remedy, up from $388 million in 2019. | | Linux GRUB2 Bootloader Flaw Breaks Secure Boot on Most Computers and Servers | | CSO Online | The vulnerability can also affect Windows systems. A patch is available, but will require manual testing and deployment. It's reasonable to expect that some systems will never be updated and will remain vulnerable to boot-level malware and rogue firmware modifications. |
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| | | Common Microsoft Word Problems and How to Fix Them | | OnMSFT | Microsoft Word is one of the most commonly used Microsoft 365 programs. It not only has some cool templates, but it’s also used to type up important documents, letters, and a whole lot more. Sometimes, though, Word might not work as expected, and you might end up getting an error code or an error message. Here’s a look at some of the most common Word problems, and how you can fix them. | | You Can Use Emoji in File Names on Windows 10 | | How-To Geek | Did you know that emoji work almost anywhere these days? You can use them in nearly any application on your computer. You can even insert them into file and folder names on Windows 10. |
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| | | Remote Desktop Client for Android, Version 10.0.7 | | Microsoft | Microsoft's latest update to its remote desktop client for Android includes added support for Android TV devices, integration with Microsoft Authenticator to enable conditional access when subscribing to Windows Virtual Desktop feeds, and the transfer of connections and settings from Remote Desktop 8. |
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