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🚨 CrowdStrike Outage Impacting Microsoft Users Globally: We are aware of a major outage impacting Microsoft users due to an issue with a CrowdStrike update. This is only affecting CrowdStrike customers running Windows. We are monitoring the issues and doing everything we can to mitigate them for our clients. We will stay vigilant and keep you updated. #CrowdStrike https://lnkd.in/gV9Jdt_b

Make a note: Zoom has some new default settings that benefit them at your expense. To fix, log into your account via the web and: Settings ➡️Security➡️Allow end-to-end encryption Settings ➡️Security➡️Default encryption type➡️End-to-end encryption Encryption Keys stored on your local device. No one else can obtain your encryption key, not even Zoom Settings ➡️In Meeting (Basic)➡️Auto Saving Chats➡️Disable

Travelling for business doesn’t mean that work just stops. 🚝 With the right set up you can stay productive and keep everything safe. 💻 From secure networks to privacy screens and multi-factor authentication, here’s my go-to for staying safe on the move. 🏃♂️

How Do I Enable MFA? Now that you know what it is, you’ll see prompts for multifactor authentication all over. So whenever available, be sure to opt in.  Start by looking at the security settings on your most-used accounts. You may see options to enable MFA listed as “Two Factor Authentication,” “Multifactor Authentication,” or “Two Step Factor Authentication.” There are many ways you may be asked to provide a second form of authentication Popular forms of MFA include: Text message (SMS) or voice message Application-based MFA Phishing-resistant MFA Fingerprint authentication or face scan Where to implement MFA: Email accounts Financial services Social media accounts Online stores Gaming and streaming entertainment services If you don’t see a prompt for multifactor authentication on one of these accounts, send a note to each company asking them to enable the feature. After all, it’s your security at stake!

Passwords - necessary but they can be a pain! A strong, unique password is recommended for every account you have. What? How am I going to keep track of all those passwords? Some people prefer to keep their passwords in a notebook. This is not recommended as people forget where they put the notebook or it is left out for anyone to look at, for instance. If this is the way you choose to keep track of your passwords, please make sure you keep the notebook in a safe place, out of reach/view from others. Do you have a locked safe to store it in? Some people store their passwords in a file on their computer. Remember, if someone gets into your computer, maybe hiding in the background so you do not know they have compromised your device, they can get to your passwords and could take over your accounts. Password manager can be your answer. PC Magazine periodically reviews password managers and compiles pros and cons, details, pricing, etc for a variety of password managers. Check out this article, updated on October 17, 2024, for more details and see if one will fit your needs. An added benefit to password managers is they can create strong, unique passwords for you! When looking into a password manager, make sure to find out their security measures. There have been many companies getting hacked or breached. Some people prefer to use passkeys vs. passwords. Make sure you know the security measures with passkeys and if additional login security features are available. No matter how you track your passwords, remember to always use the additional login security features offered by each company. For instance, multi-factor authentication.

5 steps to check if your VPN is working for your small business. “A virtual private network, or VPN, provides an extra level of privacy by making apps, websites or other internet-enabled services think you’re connecting from a different location. VPNs mask your public IP address, so it looks like you’re in another city, state or even country. For instance, if you're in New York but on a UK server, Netflix and other apps will think you're across the pond. But if your VPN isn’t working, your public IP address could be exposed.” https://lnkd.in/ghRQaW3V

The 2024 PKI and Post-Quantum Study by Ponemon Institute[KC1]  reveals 59% of organizations face PKI orchestration challenges and only 40% are preparing for post-quantum. Uncover all the critical trends by downloading the full report.

The 2024 PKI and Post-Quantum Study by Ponemon Institute[KC1]  reveals 59% of organizations face PKI orchestration challenges and only 40% are preparing for post-quantum. Uncover all the critical trends by downloading the full report.

Telemetry is the scourge of our time. And everything was thought out well: data about what the user does on your site is used to improve the so-called “user experience”. But, as they say, trust a fool with a glass horseradish, he will break the horseradish and cut his hands. And therefore, the positive idea of collecting information about user activity has turned into total surveillance of everyone and everything. The small-soft corporation has succeeded most in this matter. Windows is an operating environment stuffed with surveillance from top to bottom. And, what’s even sadder, it in no way prohibits the authors of other programs from also following you and earning their own profit from it. Of course, to be fair, when installing the system you can pull all the switches and turn off telemetry. But this is the front. Whether something has changed on the back is a big question. There are some useful tips here. For example, use a local account that does not synchronize with Mike’s servers. Check all the switches in the Privacy section, disable telemetry in the Data Collection and Preview Builds section in Windows Components. You also need to play around in the registry and turn off telemetry and a number of not very pleasant functions there too. Such as, for example, transferring information about Wi-Fi networks and many others. In general, work for the whole day. But there is a way to optimize the process. Personally, I really love and respect BlackBird. https://lnkd.in/dbY7vVPp This wonderful program allows you to literally turn off with just a few clicks (or commands, since it is console-based) everything that you yourself knew about telemetry and that superficial guides on anonymity on this Internet of yours don’t even know about. BlackBird will help you kill the annoying Cortana and the godless Edge, prohibit any reports and activity of services. And here it is, the long-awaited network silence. To be on the safe side, install a firewall and block everything that raises suspicions. And then yes, please accept my congratulations. Your system has become a little more secure. #tools #networkgate #security #arg #telemetry