Security News

1Password releases full-featured desktop app for Linux
2021-05-18 13:00

1Password has launched a full-featured desktop app for Linux, providing users with the ability to secure credentials across devices from the same 1Password app. 1Password for Linux alleviates this challenge by delivering the same ease-of-use and high levels of security that 1Password users have become accustomed to.

How to connect Ubuntu Linux Desktop 21.04 to an Active Directory domain
2021-05-13 18:55

Canonical has made it easy for admins to join Ubuntu Desktop to Active Directory domains. One particular feature that network and security admins will greatly appreciate is the ability to easily connect Ubuntu Desktop to an Active Directory domain.

Parrot OS Security edition is a Linux desktop distribution geared for security admins
2021-04-22 19:11

One such distribution is Parrot OS. Before we get into this, know there are two different flavors of Parrot OS-a general desktop distribution and one purpose-built for security. Parrot OS Security edition has you covered, regardless of what security issue you're digging into.

1-Click Hack Found in Popular Desktop Apps — Check If You're Using Them
2021-04-21 21:09

Multiple one-click vulnerabilities have been discovered across a variety of popular software applications, allowing an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code on target systems. The issues were discovered by Positive Security researchers Fabian Bräunlein and Lukas Euler and affect apps like Telegram, Nextcloud, VLC, LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Bitcoin/Dogecoin Wallets, Wireshark, and Mumble.

Lenovo and Nutanix launch as-a-service solution for hosted desktops to provide secure remote work
2021-04-21 01:30

Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group and Nutanix announce an as-a-service solution for hosted desktops to help IT decision makers thrive in the new remote hybrid workforce model. Lenovo TruScale, Lenovo's first solution for hosted desktops with Nutanix, provides companies with a complete and more secure remote work solution.

Microsoft Offers Up to $30,000 for Vulnerabilities in Teams Desktop Client
2021-03-25 12:31

Microsoft on Wednesday announced that its bug bounty programs now also cover the desktop client of its Teams business communications platform. The tech giant is offering rewards for vulnerabilities in the Teams desktop client as part of its Application Bounty Program, which will feature additional app-related bounties in the future.

Windows 10 to let you further customize your Virtual Desktops
2021-03-17 18:05

Microsoft has added new features to Windows 10 Virtual Desktops that allow you to customize them to your liking. Windows 10 currently allows you to create virtual desktops that you can use to launch applications and files that will not appear on your main desktop or other virtual desktops.

Firefox Total Cookie Protection comes to mobile and desktop versions
2021-03-08 16:09

Firefox Total Cookie Protection comprehensively partitions cookies and other site data between websites. Mozilla has added Total Cookie Protection to both the desktop and mobile versions of its browser, though the feature isn't enabled by default.

How to customize your Windows 10 desktop with these free tools
2021-03-06 20:39

With Windows, you've got an almost limitless number of free, open-source and paid apps to customize the appearance of desktop. In this article, we're going to share a list of open-source and free tools to change the desktop wallpaper animation when you move your cursor, add support for widgets, and more.

LastPass Free to force users to choose between mobile, desktop
2021-02-16 15:57

Today, LastPass began emailing customers of their Free service with news that starting on March 16th, 2021, users will no longer be allowed to use the service on both mobile and computer desktops simultaneously. According to this email, LastPass Free users will be able to use the service on their Android and iOS mobile devices simultaneously but not on computers or vice-versa.