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Microsoft Build 2024: Copilot AI Will Gain ‘Personal Assistant’ and Custom Agent Capabilities
2024-05-22 21:02

Following the announcements of Copilot+ enabled AI PCs at the Microsoft Build developer event on May 20, Microsoft released new developer tools, enhancements to Microsoft Azure AI and new enterprise options for Copilot. Microsoft, on May 21, offered three new ways to work with its AI Copilot assistant: Team Copilot, Copilot agents and Copilot Studio in Microsoft Power Platform.

Canada's London Drugs confirms ransomware attack after LockBit demands $25M
2024-05-22 20:00

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NYSE parent gets $10M wrist tap for failing to report 2021 systems break-in
2024-05-22 19:30

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Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out to Release Preview Insiders
2024-05-22 18:58

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2 to testers in the Release Preview Channel, confirming that it is in the final stages of testing. "Today, we are making this year's annual feature update Windows 11, version 24H2 available in the Release Preview Channel for customers to preview ahead of general availability later this calendar year," Microsoft revealed in a recent blog post.

Microsoft to start killing off VBScript in second half of 2024
2024-05-22 18:34

Microsoft announced today that it will start deprecating VBScript in the second half of 2024 by making it an on-demand feature until it's completely removed. "Beginning with the new OS release slated for later this year, VBScript will be available as features on demand. The feature will be completely retired from future Windows OS releases, as we transition to the more efficient PowerShell experiences," said Microsoft program manager Naveen Shankar.

Laundering cash from healthcare, romance scams lands US man in prison for a decade
2024-05-22 18:00

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State hackers turn to massive ORB proxy networks to evade detection
2024-05-22 17:37

Security researchers are warning that China-linked state-backed hackers are increasingly relying on a vast proxy server network created from virtual private servers and compromised online devices for cyberespionage operations. Called operational relay box networks, these proxy meshes are administered by independent cybercriminals that provide access to multiple state-sponsored actors.

Intercontinental Exchange to pay $10M SEC penalty over VPN breach
2024-05-22 17:20

The Intercontinental Exchange will pay a $10 million penalty to settle charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after failing to ensure its subsidiaries promptly reported an April 2021 VPN security breach. ICE is an American company listed on the Fortune 500 that owns and operates financial exchanges and clearing houses worldwide, including the New York Stock Exchange.

LastPass is now encrypting URLs in password vaults for better security
2024-05-22 17:04

LastPass announced it will start encrypting URLs stored in user vaults for enhanced privacy and protection against data breaches and unauthorized access. With most of the hardware performance constraints of the past now having been lifted, LastPass can now start encrypting/decrypting those URL values on the fly without the user noticing any hiccups in browser performance while enjoying ultimate data security.

Confused by the SEC's IT security breach reporting rules? Read this
2024-05-22 16:30

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