Mozilla has announced today a final solution to this long-pressure issue after more than six months of constant issues with antivirus software interference with Firefox’s configuration and certificate store only for crashes of HTTPS websites. The browser automatically enables a preference about: Config which reduces the chances that antivirus software crashes an HTTPS page, according to Mozilla Certificate Authority Program Manager Wayne Thayer, starting with Firefox 68. The preference is”security....

On proposed clarifications about exploits and malware hosted on GitHub, the group has until June 1 to provide feedback. “Our policy updates emphasise the distinction between actively malicious content, which is prohibited on the web, and at-rest code used to support security research, which is welcomed and encouraged. “These updates also concentrate on eliminating uncertainty about how we use words like ‘exploit,”malware,’ and ‘delivery,’ to encourage clarification of both our goals and intentions,” GitHub CSO Mike Hanley wrote in a blog post on Thursday....

Chrome developers are preparing a new desktop and mobile browser feature that allows users to share a link that takes the recipient to the exact word selected by the sender. The incoming feature has been detected by Chrome Story and merged for future release into chromium source code. It is the text equivalent to sharing a link to a YouTube video that jumps to a pre-selected time. As it is, Chrome does not have a tool to create a link to a certain location on a web page....

Google Cloud reported Wednesday that a US Department of Defense (DoD) unit would use its Anthos technology to develop a multi-cloud management network to track and respond to cyber threats across the globe. The contract is specifically for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), a DOD organization that focuses on scaling commercial technology across the Pentagon as a whole. For its part, Google dropped out of the bidding process for JEDI in late 2018....

This is not necessarily the case with Click2Gov, a payment portal system that is used by many small and large US cities. Developed by Central Square, formerly known as Superion, it was rumored last year that a data breach could have occurred to the local government portal service. It was suggested that the new malware strains, Firealarm and Spotlight, could parse logs and extract payment details for payment card data....

Attackers initially tried to plant a Trojan in networks by exploiting the zero-day vulnerability but then switched to ransomware, Sophos said. Sophos noted in a Thursday update that XG firewalls that received a hotfix could block the attacks including the ransomware that the company described as Ragnarok. This crypto-locking malware was first discovered in January, when security firm FireEye published a study about it, noting that its operators at the time were attempting to take advantage of the vulnerabilities in Citrix’s ADC and Gateway servers....

The use of biometric software to verify a person’s identity such as their fingerprints, face, or voice is quickly being adopted by digital payment companies around the world as they seek to offer enhanced security options to their clients. Alternatives are being sought to a chip and pin-based card. This may soon be replaced by biometric payment cards. These were not just designed to attract more tech-savvy customers, but everyone who is security conscious and tired of trying to remember a series of complex pins....

Steps to Enable Remote Desktop on Windows Open Server Manager from the Start menu. If Server Manager does not appear in the Start window, you can type it in. It’s worth noting, though, that Server Manager launches immediately when you log in to the GUI. On the left side of the Server Manager window, select Local Server. Remote Desktop is labelled as default in this section. Select the text Disabled. The System Properties window will appear in the Remote tab....

Reading is not my preferred method of learning. I believe that in today’s world of podcasts and audiobooks, fewer and fewer people are used to learning through reading and writing. This is undeniably the case in my opinion. Audiobooks and video training are two of my favourite ways to learn. I relied solely on these study methods to pass a number of difficult IT certification exams, including the CISSP exam earlier this year....

One of the cool things about Minecraft is the ability to customize the game in any kind of way that you can think of. This means that you can also create custom skins in the game that can give your character a unique personal, and distinct look that will set it apart from the rest of the characters. There are a ton of ways to do skin editing in the game, but you can also do it through image editors as well....

In this beautiful world where everyone falls in love and tends to be in a stable relationship, many insecure people are always looking for ways to test their partner’s loyalty and trust. This search for loyalty not only happens in relationships or marriages but also happens to those parents who are a little too anxious, who worry and want to have excessive control over their children, especially regarding the use of their smartphones and knowing what and who they chat with....

What is malware? Malware is a type of computer virus that can damage or disable your computer. It can be spread through email, downloading malicious files, or viewing malicious websites. Malware may also be installed on your computer without your knowledge or consent when you click on a link in an email, visit a website, or install software from an unknown source. To remove malware from your mac: Types of malware Malware is a type of virus or malicious software that can infect a computer system to cause harm....

What viruses can be removed from a pc? There are many different viruses that can be removed from a pc completely. Some viruses can be removed with a bit of software, while others may need to be cleaned with a hardware cleaner. Some viruses can simply be deleted or blocked by the OS. For example, the Windows XP and Vista operating systems have an antivirus program installed as part of the OS....

While iOS is the safest and coolest OS ever for any iPhone, with theiOS 12 update a few iPhones have faced serious problems, such as the Black Death screen, which means users face serious problems and make their iPhone unavailable. We have found some ways to fix the problem of iPhone black screen to support these users. What is Black Screen of Death of iPhone The “Black Screen of Death” itself is a frightening word....

Awareness is the foundation of effective security. If you want to reduce your business’s vulnerability to the latest threats, your employees must do their part in observing protocols when accessing accounts that are linked to the cloud. Have your employees review your operational manual and emphasize the need to follow guidelines for requesting access to the cloud. If you have employees who are working remotely through their personal devices, tell them to remove their official accounts after accessing the cloud server....

Under the latest privacy controls of the Tencent-owned website, developers are expected to clarify what personal information they gather and how. Knowledge can only be obtained for mini-programs, which run inside the WeChat app, on a need-to-know basis. They also need to include in the backend data of the app information about the types of personal data they collect, and how they do so. Experts claim this change is a mixture of new policy legislation, customer privacy and WeChat’s bid to gain competitive advantage as such third-party apps include Tencent’s competitor Alibaba’s DingTalk workplace app, which WeChat accused of violating its rules and “might leak private information without user awareness....

Make your agents/technicians’ lives easier. Allow customers to assist themselves. Allow customers greater direct contact with agents. Give administrators the tools they need to accomplish their duties well. Make your workplace more productive. That is why you want our product, which can assist you with on-premises models that take a proactive approach to IT management issues rather than waiting until a problem arises. What Services Do We Provide? Although most individuals would agree that everything stated is correct, they may be suspicious or concerned because they do not have a significant budget....

TTEC, a customer experience technology company based in the United States, has disclosed a “cybersecurity problem,” but employees have confirmed that it was affected by ransomware. According to KrebsonSecurity, the corporation, which has roughly 61,000 employees and billions in annual revenue, issued a message to staff this week advising them not to click on a URL marked “!RA!G!N!A!R!” The statement suggests that the attack was carried either by the well-known Ragnar Locker ransomware organisation, or someone attempting to spoof them....

The Toll Group, based in Melbourne, Australia, is a global logistics company offering freight, warehouse and distribution services. Toll has nearly 40,000 workers and operates a distribution network spanning more than 50 countries. On February 3, Toll said that IT systems had been disabled due to a malware infection that later became MailTo ransomware. MailTo, also known as Netwalker, is a typical ransomware and does not even pretend to be stealthy, encrypting files at the time of infection, according to Carbon Black researchers....

What is Geo-blocking? Geo-blocking is the practice of limiting access to content based on a user’s geographic location. This means that users in certain countries or regions may be unable to access certain websites or online services. There are several reasons why content may be geo-blocked. In some cases, it may be due to copyright or licensing restrictions. For example, a movie that is only licensed for release in North America may not be available to stream for users in other countries....