Plus: The T-Mobile hacker, another big bad Microsoft bug, and more of the week’s top security news.
Infrastructure
“Intruders” in the cloud: Microsoft warns “thousands” of Azure customers about potential exposure
On Thursday, the company sent warnings to “thousands” of its cloud computing customers, explaining that “intruders” could have access to Microsoft Azure’s Cosmos DB databases, according to Reuters.
A Bad Solar Storm Could Cause an ‘Internet Apocalypse’
The undersea cables that connect much of the world would be hit especially hard by a coronal mass ejection.
Tech companies pledge to help toughen US cybersecurity in White House meeting
Apple, Google, Microsoft and others will fund new technologies and training as part of the nation’s struggle to combat cyberattacks.
Microsoft 365: A cheat sheet
Microsoft 365 provides the productivity tools required by enterprises. This guide covers key details about Microsoft 365, including available Office applications, system requirements, and pricing.
Windows 365 Business: How this new tool can help your organization
Simon Bisson tried out the new Microsoft 365 tool, which allows you to create virtual machines for your staff working from home. Here’s what he learned.
Spoiler Talk: Justina Ireland Shines a Light on Out of the Shadows
Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows. Justina Ireland’s Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows debuted last month, marking the second release in a new wave of High Republic stories. This young adult novel brings back some familiar faces like […]
Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat
A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again.
Millions of Web Camera and Baby Monitor Feeds Are Exposed
A vulnerability in the Kalay platform leaves countless IoT devices susceptible to hackers.
A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance
You may not have the full story about what network you’re on—and how well you’re protected.