data security

A thriving, forward-looking metropolis is judged not only by its skyline or population growth but by its ability to harness its data for public good. For one major Canadian city, aspirations went far beyond business-as-usual. Motivated by the drive to maintain and enhance its global municipal...

A significant cybersecurity incident has recently unfolded, targeting Microsoft SharePoint servers worldwide. This attack has compromised numerous organizations, including government agencies and businesses, by exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities in SharePoint's on-premises software...

The rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise data management has entered a new phase with PingCAP's latest expanded collaboration with Microsoft Azure, a move designed to catalyze the adoption of distributed SQL technology across global enterprises. As organizations grapple with the need for...

RiverMeadow Software has recently announced enhanced support for AWS Outposts, enabling organizations to securely migrate and modernize on-premises workloads onto AWS-managed infrastructure. This development addresses the growing need for businesses to transition away from legacy platforms like...

Microsoft’s recent alert regarding active attacks on its widely used SharePoint server software has triggered urgent concern across public and private sectors. The company, in close collaboration with agencies such as CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), DOD Cyber Defense...

File name extensions are among the most foundational concepts in computing—and for Windows users, understanding them is essential for both security and day-to-day productivity. While it may seem trivial, the three or four characters following a period at the end of a file name can potentially...

Microsoft's introduction of Copilot Vision in Windows 11 marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the operating system. This feature enables the AI assistant to access and interpret the entire desktop environment, offering real-time, context-aware...

When users make the switch from browsers like Google Chrome or Firefox to Microsoft Edge, one of the key considerations is ensuring their digital life continues seamlessly—history preserved, favorites intact, and passwords ready for autofill. Microsoft has continuously improved Edge’s import...

Microsoft Edge, as the preferred browser on Windows devices, has steadily evolved both in terms of user features and its underlying data practices. It now operates not only as a gateway to the web but also as a platform deeply integrated with the larger Microsoft ecosystem. Among the most...

As users spend more time online and the digital landscape becomes increasingly interconnected, questions around privacy and data use are more urgent than ever. At the heart of recent debates is Microsoft Edge, the company’s flagship browser, and how it uses browsing activity to deliver...

The collection and use of browsing activity by web browsers has long been a subject of both innovation and controversy. Microsoft Edge, one of the world’s leading browsers, has recently updated and clarified its practices related to collecting and using users’ browsing activity for personalized...

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's on-premises SharePoint Server has been actively exploited by cybercriminals and nation-state actors, prompting urgent warnings from Microsoft and cybersecurity experts. This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, allows...

Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting its on-premises SharePoint Server software. These attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities, commonly referred to as "zero-day" exploits, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive organizational data...

Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting its on-premises SharePoint Server software, a platform widely utilized by organizations for internal document management and collaboration. These attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities, commonly...

Microsoft is reintroducing a dedicated migration tool for Windows 11 and Windows 10, aiming to simplify the process of transferring user data between PCs. This new feature, integrated into the Windows Backup app, facilitates the direct transfer of essential user folders and settings over a local...

Rising cyber threats have forced organizations of all sizes to rethink their defenses, and nowhere is this changing landscape more visible than in the evolving guidance provided by federal agencies such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Recently, CISA updated its...

A wave of anxiety swept across the UK cybersecurity community following the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) announcement that a “limited number” of UK-based organizations had fallen victim to an ongoing hacking campaign targeting Microsoft SharePoint servers. The incident, revealed just...

Here’s a summary of the key points from the Khaleej Times article about Cohesity Gaia's integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot: What’s New? Cohesity Gaia now integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving knowledge workers access to Cohesity backup data directly from the Microsoft 365 Copilot...

It is no secret that Microsoft’s collection of telemetry data has long been a contentious issue among Windows users, with debates simmering for years about where to draw the line between legitimate diagnostics and invasive monitoring. Especially since the release of Windows 10, “telemetry” has...

Microsoft 365 has become an indispensable tool for enterprises worldwide, offering a suite of applications that facilitate collaboration, communication, and productivity. However, as the platform evolves, so do the challenges associated with managing and securing its environment. To address...