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One UI 7 Supported Devices: Will Your Galaxy Phone Get the Update?
Samsung’s One UI 7 is one of the most awaited updates, bringing much-needed enhancements to the existing One UI experience. It’s based on Android 15 and comes with a ton of new features, including lots of new AI smarts, redesigned icons, and more. If you’ve waited patiently for the One UI 7 Beta to end, you are probably tempted to…
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Microsoft starts force upgrading Windows 11 22H2, 23H3 devices
Microsoft has started the forced rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to eligible, non-managed systems running the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. According to the company’s Lifecycle Policy site, Windows 11 23H2 will reach the end of support in October 2025, while Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro have already reached it in October 2024. “We have reached a new stage in the phased…
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US authorities just purged malware from thousands of devices across the world
The US Justice Department and FBI have revealed a joint operation with international partners was able to delete malware injected by Chinese threat actors to thousands of devices around the world. Announced on 14 January, the months-long operation was conducted in collaboration with French law enforcement in which the PlugX malware was removed from more than 4,200 computers worldwide. According…
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Hackers leak configs and VPN credentials for 15,000 FortiGate devices
A new hacking group has leaked the configuration files, IP addresses, and VPN credentials for over 15,000 FortiGate devices for free on the dark web, exposing a great deal of sensitive technical information to other cybercriminals. The data was leaked by the “Belsen Group,” a new hacking group first appearing on social media and cybercrime forums this month. To promote…
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Best Smart Home Devices of 2025
Here at Consumer Reports, we put these products through rigorous tests, such as analyzing the sound quality of smart speakers, judging the cleaning capabilities of robotic vacuums, and evaluating the data security of cameras and doorbells to help you avoid hacks. What’s the result of all that work? Below, CR members with digital access can see the very best products…
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How to Block USB Devices on Windows 11
If you don’t wish to use any USB devices or USB storage devices, you can block the USB ports on your computer. In Windows 11, you can use a graphical or command-line method to do that. Why Block USB Devices? There are many reasons to block USB devices on Windows 11. It is possible (and relatively common) to deliver malware…
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So you want to manage Apple devices without using MDM? Here’s how. – Computerworld
MDM and Apple Business Manager (or Apple Business Essentials) allow for zero-touch deployment. IT does not even have to see a device; it can be shipped new in the box to an employee and it will automatically configure and enroll in MDM when querying Apple’s activation servers during startup. By contrast, managing devices manually can be extremely time consuming because…
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US to Launch Cyber Trust Mark to Label Secure Smart Devices
The U.S. government is set to introduce a seal of approval to help consumers identify secure internet-connected devices, the White House announced in a press release on Jan. 7. The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark will certify devices that meet certain security standards. Following the initiative’s first announcement in July 2023, the Federal Communications Commission provided details on Tuesday about how…
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Vulnerable Moxa devices expose industrial networks to attacks
Industrial networking and communications provider Moxa is warning of a high-severity and a critical vulnerability that impact various models of its cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances. The two seurity issues allow remote attackers to get root privileges on vulnerable devices and to execute arbitrary commands, which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Risks on Moxa routers Moxa devices…
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ITPro Decides: The best and worst aspects of work devices
Work devices have come a long way over the past 15 years. Whereas workers used to rely solely on desktop PCs within their office, meaning work could only be done on the premises, improvements in laptop performance and the increase in remote work driven by the pandemic have made laptops the defining device for the working professional. In this new…
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