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Google: 70% of exploited flaws disclosed in 2023 were zero-days
- In 2023, Google Mandiant reported a sharp rise in cybercriminals exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
- 70% of the 138 actively exploited vulnerabilities this year were zero-day flaws.
- The reduced time taken to exploit a newly discovered flaw averaged just five days.
- Businesses must accelerate patch management, implement real-time threat detection, network segmentation, and employee training to strengthen their defense against zero-day threats.
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Microsoft workers fired over Gaza vigil say company ‘crumbled under pressure’
- Two Microsoft employees were fired last week for organizing a vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza.
- Abdo Mohamed and Hossam Nasr organized the event outside Microsoft's Redmond, Washington headquarters on October 24th, and were fired later that evening.
- The two employees were members of No Azure for Apartheid, a group of Microsoft workers protesting the company's sale of its cloud computing technology to Israel.
- The group demands Microsoft immediately end all Azure contracts and partnerships with the Israeli military and government, as well as calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the conflict.
- Microsoft denies the two were fired for their activism.
- Nasr claimed that both internal and external pressure was put on Microsoft to move against them as they dared to humanize Palestinians.
- Mohamed and Nasr say they were in communications with the company ahead of time and that the vigil was in accordance with Microsoft policies.
- More than 200 employees attended the vigil in person and virtually, according to No Azure for Apartheid.
- The firings have been characterized as retaliatory with the group alleging Microsoft has engaged in intimidation toward Palestinian voices.
- US tech firms who do business with Israel have faced rising unrest internally in the last year.
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Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks
- Hackers working on behalf of the Chinese government are using a botnet of thousands of routers, cameras, and other Internet-connected devices to perform password spray attacks against users of Microsoft's Azure cloud service.
- The botnet, known as Botnet-7777, is primarily composed of TP-Link routers and has been active since October 2023.
- The attackers employ a technique called password spraying, which involves sending numerous login attempts from different IP addresses to evade detection.
- This account-takeover campaign is challenging to detect due to the distributed nature of compromised devices within the botnet.
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Why Professional Services Firms Can’t Afford to Ignore ERP for Project Management
- ERP for Professional Services helps improve project management by addressing challenges such as complex project requirements, efficient resource allocation, meeting client expectations, and accurate time and expense tracking.
- ERP systems provide integrated solutions, real-time data access, automation capabilities, and scalability and flexibility to support the growth of professional services firms.
- Key ERP features for project management in professional services include project management tools, resource management, financial management, mobile accessibility, and analytics and reporting.
- MetaPro, an ERP solution built for professional services, offers full project management, complete financial control, and advanced analytics to enhance project management capabilities.
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Maximizing Shipping Efficiency with Multi-Carrier Support
- Enhance your shipping operations using multi-carrier shipping software to stay competitive for your customers’ time.
- Multi-carrier shipping software automates and simplifies your supply chain operations.
- Allocating your shipments to different carriers simplifies your shipping and delivery procedure.
- Implementing shipping and logistics software prevents entry errors by thoroughly checking all details of the shipment data.
- Multi-carrier shipping software streamlines all the necessary paperwork and documentation for the shipments to be delivered.
- A multi-carrier shipping software is a repository for shipments, spending history and carrier quotes.
- An effective multi-carrier strategy leverages the unique strengths and capabilities of each carrier.
- Investing in a scalable solution is more beneficial than constantly changing software as your business expands, leading to savings in both time and money.
- Shipping provider offering service guarantees, favorable pricing, and payment terms will increase your business’s savings.
- With multi-carrier shipping software and a strong supply chain strategy, you can address shipping limitations and enhance your shipping methods.
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AI drives a cloud resurgence, but it’s costing a lot
- Generative artificial intelligence is driving a resurgence in cloud spending, as earnings results from Amazon Web Services and Google this week both saw upside from forecasts.
- Spending to keep up with AI demand continues to be expensive.
- Money keeps pouring into AI companies such as Elon Musk’s xAI and Bret Taylor’s AI agent startup Sierra Technologies.
- New AI models and services keep getting churned out from OpenAI, Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, Salesforce and everyone else you can think of, with no slowdown in sight.
- Intel got a rare boost by reporting a more positive quarter and outlook than expected and its stock rose 10%.
- Indeed, next week is another big week for earnings reports.
- One reality, noted Jordan Tigani, co-founder and CEO of MotherDuck, which makes a cloud analytics database, is that “AI people and database people tend not to like each other very much.
- At Constellation Research’s CCE 2024 conference, the firm’s analysts weighed in on the next impacts of AI.
- AI adviser Cassie Kozyrkov had the quote of the week, on the difference between machine learning and AI: “If it’s written in Python, it’s probably machine learning. If it’s in a PowerPoint, it’s AI.”
- Matt Wood, Amazon’s high-profile former vice president of artificial intelligence, is now PricewaterhouseCoopers’ first commercial technology and innovation officer.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4440 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4440 (KB5045889) is being released to the Beta Channel.
- The update includes a modernized Windows Hello experience, with updated visuals and improved user authentication.
- Temporary disabling of the new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard.
- Fixes for touch keyboard crashes and IME candidate window not appearing for some users.
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Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2024 winners
- Microsoft announced the winners of its annual Microsoft Store Awards across various categories.
- The awards recognize the best performing apps in categories such as AI, Lifestyle, Productivity, Education, Health & Fitness, Creativity, Business among others.
- The most innovative AI app, djay Pro Algoriddim, among the others stood out for its NeuralMix technology leveraged on the Snapdragon X Elite NPU for better sound quality.
- Diarium Journal & Diary bagged the award in the Lifestyle category while TradingView won the Personal Finance category amongst others.
- Oh-my-posh cornered the Developer Tools category for its visually appealing interface and productivity-boosting functionality.
- Endel Music : Focus, Sleep, Relax won the Rising Star category for its personalized AI-based sound environments that catered to the individual's choice.
- Winners were chosen from across 14 categories, reflecting the vibrant community of developers building innovative, engaging and practical apps for Windows users globally.
- Microsoft Store on Windows provides the best place for Windows users to explore the apps and access the best content from different categories.
- All winning apps will be designated in the Microsoft Store on Windows via a Store Award badge.
- The winners in each category were selected based on the features, intuitiveness, usability, and cross-device functionality of the app.
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Big Tech Makes Money by Spending on AI Infrastructure
- Tech giants' investments in cloud infrastructure are reportedly paying off due to the demand for artificial intelligence.
- Microsoft, Amazon, and Google earned a combined revenue of $62.9 billion last quarter from their cloud businesses, up 22.2% from a year earlier.
- These companies are continuing to spend on property and equipment to build more data centers to meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure.
- Other tech giants like Meta, AMD, and OpenAI are also investing heavily in AI infrastructure to capitalize on its potential.
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Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
- Amazon's WorkMail enterprise email service now supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) through integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Center.
- Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to confirm their identity using two or more authentication factors.
- While it is surprising that Amazon took eight years to implement MFA in its email business, MFA will still need to be manually configured by administrators for each WorkMail user.
- MFA helps counteract phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and other cyberattacks targeting email accounts and adds a robust layer of protection to sensitive corporate information.
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Microsoft delays rollout of the Windows 11 Recall feature yet again
- Microsoft delays rollout of the Windows 11 Recall feature yet again.
- The Recall feature, which aims to log PC usage and help users remember and find past activities, faced security issues during preview builds.
- Microsoft postponed the initial launch to rework the feature and improve security protections.
- The Recall preview will now be available for Windows Insider Program testers in December.
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Desktop Wallpaper: November 2024 With Microsoft
- Microsoft Design is offering a desktop wallpaper for November 2024 that aims to bring a sense of calm and tranquility.
- The new design takes inspiration from the iconic Bliss wallpaper of 2001 but adds a modern twist.
- The wallpaper features a moss-covered, frog-like house floating on a lily pad in open waters.
- The design offers a playful and whimsical touch while providing a relaxing space for your tech.
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Microsoft’s AI Business Surges, Set to Hit $10 Billion Milestone
- Microsoft's AI business is set to surpass $10 billion in annual revenue run rate next quarter, achieving the fastest acceleration to that milestone in the company's history.
- Azure OpenAI Service usage has more than doubled over the past six months, with nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies using Microsoft 365 Copilot, the company's AI-powered workplace assistant.
- Supply constraints remain a challenge as demand for AI computing resources exceeds available capacity, but Microsoft is expanding its AI infrastructure globally.
- Microsoft's AI-driven growth aligns with the company's overall strong performance, with Microsoft Cloud revenue reaching $38.9 billion in the quarter, up 22% year over year.
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Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta drag tech stocks lower on concerns over AI spending
- Stocks tumbled sharply on Thursday, dragged down by tech. Microsoft and Meta stock dropped on renewed concerns over AI spending.
- The tech sell-off was sparked by the latest earnings from mega-cap firms that mostly exceeded estimates but disappointed investors in other areas and exacerbated concerns about heavy investment in artificial intelligence.
- The S&P 500 dropped almost 2% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost more than 370 points.
- Microsoft expects a slowdown in revenue due to investment in cloud computing for AI demand, while Meta plans to increase capital expenditures for AI. Jobless claims fell more than expected, and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge edged closer to 2%.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Breaking Records For Xbox When It Needs Them Most
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is breaking records and giving Xbox a boost since Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard last October.
- Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, called Black Ops 6 the “biggest Call of Duty release ever”.
- During its release, the game set the record for most players, hours played and total matches of any game in the series.
- The game set a record for “Game Pass subscriber adds on launch day,” with sales up 60% on PlayStation and Steam from last year’s Modern Warfare 3.
- It’s the first entry in the series that launched on a subscription service and was supported with cloud gaming.
- Analysts are predicting the game’s launch could add another 4 million to the existing 34 million shared last February.
- Microsoft is a black box when it comes to sales data, so there is no total player count or sales figure available.
- Black Ops 6 has been garnering rave reviews following several middling to terrible entries.
- For Microsoft, this is a much-needed win for Xbox, which has seen a tumultuous year with mass layoffs and closures of beloved studios.
- Hardware sales continue to fall while game and service revenue continue to climb.
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