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Windows “inetpub” security fix can be abused to block future updates
A recent Windows security update that creates an ‘inetpub’ folder has introduced a new weakness allowing attackers to prevent the installation of future updates. After people installed this month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates, Windows users suddenly found an “inetpub” folder owned by the SYSTEM account created in the root of the system drive, normally the C: drive. It was…
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Microsoft Defender will isolate undiscovered endpoints to block attacks
Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint capability that will block traffic to and from undiscovered endpoints to thwart attackers’ lateral network movement attempts. As the company revealed earlier this week, this is achieved by containing the IP addresses of devices that have yet to be discovered or onboarded to Defender for Endpoint. Redmond says the new feature will…
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WhatsApp Will Soon Block Media Saving and Chat Exports for Better Privacy
Don’t want anyone using the photos and videos you shared on a WhatsApp chat? Well, soon you might not have to worry about such things as the popular messaging app is working on a new Advanced chat privacy feature which will add another layer of security to your WhatsApp conversations, preventing others from saving media or exporting chats. As per…
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Roblox will let parents block people on their child’s friends list
Roblox is introducing new parental controls that give parents more tools to control the people their children talk to and the experiences they can access, according to a blog post from chief safety officer Matt Kaufman. The updates build on changes introduced last year, which included a special type of account parents and caregivers can use to remotely manage some…
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Chase will soon block Zelle payments to sellers on social media
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase) will soon start blocking Zelle payments to social media contacts to combat a significant rise in online scams utilizing the service for fraud. Zelle is a highly popular digital payments network that allows users to transfer money quickly and securely between bank accounts. It is also integrated into the mobile apps of many banks in the…
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How to block a number on an iPhone
Knowing how to block on an iPhone can be useful when you’re dealing with unwanted calls and messages. Are you wondering how to block spam calls on an iPhone? Is someone bothering you, so you need to know how to block a contact on an iPhone? Or perhaps you want to cut off all communication with a certain person, so…
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‘Divorced from reality’: HPE slams DOJ over bid to block Juniper deal, claims move will benefit Cisco
HPE has hit out at the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over its attempt to block the acquisition of Juniper Networks, suggesting the move is “divorced from reality” and will benefit competitors in the space. HPE bid $14 billion for Juniper Networks in January 2024, with the deal seen as a play by the networking giant to take advantage of…
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How to block new Outlook app automatic install on Windows 10
On Windows 10, you can prevent the system from downloading and installing the new Outlook app by modifying the Registry. In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration. As expected, Microsoft has already started the force rollout of the new Outlook app for Windows 10 devices with the release of the KB5051974 update (also known as the…
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Discord now lets you quietly block people
Discord is offering users a new way to block people without the confrontational nature of an actual block. The new feature, called Ignore, is essentially a mute function that can hide annoying or abusive users without attracting unwanted attention — thus avoiding unnecessary anxiety or flare-up drama. You can apply the new Ignore feature by going to a user’s profile,…
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Microsoft Edge Can Now Block Annoying Full Screen Pop-Ups
Have you ever been scrolling along, minding your own business, when an ad suddenly hijacks your page with a full-screen warning about a computer virus or account insecurity? These are invariably scams, but to the untrained eye, they could look like a genuine pop-up from a firewall. That’s why Microsoft Edge is using AI to help users spot when someone’s…
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