Microsoft has revised its estimate of the impact from the CrowdStrike outage, acknowledging that the initial figure of 8.5 million affected Windows machines may be low. The outage, caused by a faulty driver update for CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor software, affected major businesses globally, resulting in significant revenue losses. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to cybersecurity threats.
Amazon is warning customers about a surge in scams targeting Prime members. Scammers are using email, phone calls, and text messages to trick users into giving up their personal and payment information. Learn how to spot these scams and protect yourself.
Researchers have discovered that hackers can use AI to steal data from your computer screen by intercepting electromagnetic radiation emitted from your HDMI cable. This new technique, while not a threat to average users, could be a concern for those with sensitive data, particularly in government and industrial settings.
French authorities are investigating death threats received by three Israeli athletes participating in the Paris Olympic Games. The threats are believed to be linked to Iranian hackers who have also leaked personal information of Israeli athletes online. Israeli officials have heightened security measures to protect athletes and are working with French authorities to address the threats.
Avast One offers a range of antivirus and security features, from free basic protection to premium plans with identity theft insurance and dark web monitoring. This review dives into Avast One’s design, features, support, and value, exploring its strengths and weaknesses.
A faulty CrowdStrike update caused a massive global IT outage affecting millions of Windows machines, leading to estimated losses of $15 billion. The outage impacted numerous industries, and insurance payouts are expected to be significantly lower than the actual losses.
CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity company, is facing a major breach after a hacktivist group, allegedly linked to USDoD, stole sensitive information and threatened to release more. This incident follows a recent widespread operating system outage caused by a defect in CrowdStrike’s Falcon content update, impacting various industries, including airlines.
A global IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike update left Grant Thornton Australia with 100 servers down. Their IT team ingeniously used barcode scanners to speed up the recovery process, significantly reducing downtime and saving thousands of dollars.
As online shopping continues to boom, Amazon Prime users are becoming prime targets for scams. From fake membership expiration notices to account suspension threats, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal personal information and money. This article provides expert advice and tips on how to avoid these scams and protect yourself.
AVG offers free and paid antivirus software, but is it worth the upgrade? We tested the top-tier AVG Ultimate to find out how well it works, and which version is best for you. We also explore its privacy concerns, support, and other features.
