Security News

Windows 10 April updates remove Microsoft Edge Legacy permanently
2021-02-05 17:56

Microsoft has announced today that Microsoft Edge Legacy will be permanently removed and replaced with the new Microsoft Edge after installing April's Windows 10 Patch Tuesday security update. "To replace this out of support application, we are announcing that the new Microsoft Edge will be available as part of the Windows 10 cumulative monthly security update-otherwise referred to as the Update Tuesday release-on April 13, 2021," the Microsoft Edge Team said.

Chrome zero-day bug that is actively being abused by bad folks affects Edge, Vivaldi, and other Chromium-tinged browsers
2021-02-05 15:07

If you use Google Chrome or a Chromium-based browser such as Microsoft Edge, update it immediately and/or check it for updates over the coming days: there is a zero-day bug being "Actively exploited" in the older version of Chrome that will also affect other vendors' browsers. Details are intentionally scant until enough of the wider world has installed the update, but the flaw exists in how Chrome handles heap overflows in V8, Chromium's Javascript engine.

Veritas NetBackup 9: Additional choices for deployment across edge, core and cloud
2021-01-28 01:00

Veritas Technologies announced the launch of Veritas NetBackup 9. NetBackup 9 delivers significant new features to provide customers with additional choices for deployment across edge, core and cloud, while increasing operational simplicity.

Aradatum launches self-powered macro cell tower to support 5G, edge and telecom
2021-01-27 01:15

Aradatum introduced the world's first truly self-powered macro cell tower that can be placed literally anywhere. Taking a unique approach to modernizing telecom infrastructure, the start-up's self-powered towers give wireless pioneers and mobile and virtual network operators access to previously unreached and strategic locations needed to optimize their advanced applications of 5G, fixed wireless access, Citizens Broadband Radio Service, neutral host, private networks, and edge computing.

Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome Roll Out Password Protection Tools
2021-01-22 21:57

Two major browsers -Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome - are rolling out default features, which they say will better help notify users if their password has been compromised as part of a breach or database exposure. Microsoft on Thursday said that its next version of Edge will generate alerts if a user password is found in an online leak.

Microsoft Edge Adds Password Generator, Drops Support for Flash, FTP
2021-01-22 17:53

Microsoft has shipped the stable version of the Microsoft Edge 88 browser, featuring a brand new Password Generator and the ability to alert on compromised credentials. With Microsoft Edge 88.0.705.50 now rolling out, users get a built-in strong password generator that allows them to easily set up new passwords when signing up for new accounts or when changing the old passwords.

Microsoft Edge goes homomorphic: Nobody will see your credentials... but you'll need to sign in to use it
2021-01-22 15:07

Microsoft has detailed how the Password Monitor feature in Edge works after it pushed version 88 of the browser into the Stable channel. The Password Monitor technology had already been made available to Insiders during 2020 and notifies users in the event their saved passwords are found in a third-party breach.

The new Microsoft Edge browser will warn you if your password has been leaked online
2021-01-22 12:17

The new Edge 88 browser includes tough new security features, including a password generator and a tool for monitoring whether your login details have been exposed to the dark web. Microsoft Edge 88 is rolling out to users in the Stable channel alongside some new privacy-focused features, including a long-awaited credentials monitor and a built-in password generator.

Microsoft Edge gets a password generator, leaked credentials monitor
2021-01-21 13:05

Microsoft is rolling out a built-in password generator and a leaked credentials monitoring feature on Windows and macOS systems running the latest Microsoft Edge version. Microsoft Edge 88 now helps you improve the security of your online accounts with the password generator which suggests secure and strong passwords when updating existing credentials or signing up for new accounts.

F5 Networks acquires Volterra to create an edge platform for enterprises and service providers
2021-01-11 01:15

F5 Networks and Volterra announced a definitive agreement under which F5 will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of privately held Volterra for approximately $440 million in cash and approximately $60 million in deferred consideration and assumed unvested incentive compensation to founders and employees. With the addition of Volterra's technology platform, F5 is creating an edge platform built for enterprises and service providers that will be security-first and app-driven with unlimited scale.