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Microsoft tests new Windows 11 Desktop search that only works with Edge
2022-05-22 15:07

Microsoft is testing a new feature in the latest Windows 11 preview build that displays an Internet search box directly on the desktop. The problem is that it does not honor your default browser and only uses Bing and Microsoft Edge instead. This new feature is currently being tested with a small subset of Windows Insiders running the Windows 11 build 25120 on the 'Dev' channel.

Kali Linux 2022.2 released: Desktop enhancements, tweaks for the terminal, new tools, and more!
2022-05-17 07:58

Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2022.2, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform.There are a number of tweaks included in Kali for ARM, especially in the Raspberry Pi image.

AnyDesk vs TeamViewer: Remote desktop software comparison
2022-04-29 18:02

AnyDesk vs TeamViewer: Remote desktop software comparison We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. AnyDesk and TeamViewer are two popular remote desktop software that can enable IT support teams to connect to any remote desktop or device to perform a wide range of critical functions.

Dualmon vs TeamViewer: Remote desktop software comparison
2022-04-26 14:02

Remote desktop software is becoming increasingly important as organizations move to remote and hybrid work environments. Dualmon is a remote desktop tool used to control computers from any device to provide remote access and support.

WhatsApp emits extension to detect tampering with desktop web apps
2022-03-10 21:04

WhatsApp and Cloudflare have teamed up to provide desktop users of WhatsApp's web client with a browser extension called Code Verify that checks the integrity of the software running in their browser. The Meta-owned biz would like to add more security to its web client, because web security differs from native app security and WhatsApp is seeing more web usage.

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 search issues in Outlook desktop app
2022-01-20 10:08

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing search issues for Outlook users after installing Windows 10 security updates released since November 2021. While a fix for the Outlook search issue is already rolling out to all impacted Windows 10 devices, Microsoft says it's still "Working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release" for affected Windows 11 systems.

Critical ManageEngine Desktop Server Bug Opens Orgs to Malware
2022-01-18 15:44

A critical security vulnerability in the Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP platforms could allow authentication bypass, the company has warned. Zoho's ManageEngine Desktop Central is a unified endpoint management solution that lets IT admins manage servers, laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets from a central location.

Zoho Releases Patch for Critical Flaw Affecting ManageEngine Desktop Central
2022-01-18 02:03

Enterprise software maker Zoho on Monday issued patches for a critical security vulnerability in Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP that a remote adversary could exploit to perform unauthorized actions in affected servers. Tracked as CVE-2021-44757, the shortcoming concerns an instance of authentication bypass that "May allow an attacker to read unauthorized data or write an arbitrary zip file on the server," the company noted in an advisory.

Zoho plugs another critical security hole in Desktop Central
2022-01-17 18:04

Zoho has addressed a new critical severity vulnerability that affects the company's Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP unified endpoint management solutions. ManageEngine Desktop Central is an endpoint management platform that allows admins to deploy patches and software over the network and troubleshoot them remotely.

Zoho patches new critical authentication bypass in Desktop Central
2022-01-17 18:04

Zoho has addressed a new critical severity vulnerability that affects the company's Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP unified endpoint management solutions. ManageEngine Desktop Central is an endpoint management platform that allows admins to deploy patches and software over the network and troubleshoot them remotely.