Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update for March 2025 has once again put security squarely in the spotlight. In this release, Microsoft has rolled out over 50 security patches that include fixes for six dangerous zero-day vulnerabilities already being exploited in the wild. As always, this...
Microsoft continues to push the boundaries for productivity and security, striving to carve out a competitive advantage for its partners and customers alike. In a landscape shaped by the rapid adoption of AI and the complexities of hybrid work environments, the company’s multi-pronged approach...
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Hackers are continuously upping their game, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from a group known as Akira. In 2024, Akira ransomware has accounted for approximately 15% of cybersecurity incidents, leveraging an ingenious—and unsettling—tactic: using unsecured IoT devices like...
A chill just swept through the IT department, and it’s not from the air conditioning—Microsoft’s waving the red flag over a critical flaw in Windows 11 version 24H2, prompting the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to blast a security alert reminiscent of a fire drill, minus the free...
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To understand the state of EUC (end-user computing) security in 2025, you don’t need a crystal ball—just good shoes. At least, that’s the consensus after navigating the RSA Conference’s sprawling Moscone Center, where tracking down the future of endpoint and email security looks suspiciously...
A Closer Look at the Evolved Microsoft 365 Phishing Kit
Cybersecurity experts have recently raised the alarm on a significantly upgraded Microsoft 365 phishing kit that is raising the stakes in today's cybercrime landscape. The notorious Tycoon2FA platform, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) tool...
Microsoft Access has long been a cornerstone for database solutions in many organizations, but even trusted, longstanding applications aren't immune to emerging security threats. The latest vulnerability, CVE-2025-26630, highlights a use-after-free flaw in Microsoft Office Access that may allow...
Akira Ransomware: RDP Entry and Webcam Evasion Tactic
In a startling demonstration of cybercriminal ingenuity, the notorious Akira ransomware group has unveiled a new attack vector by targeting Windows servers via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and pivoting to compromise seemingly harmless IoT...
Business Premium Elevates Security with New E5 Add-On
In today’s cybersecurity climate, even small and mid-sized businesses can no longer afford to settle for basic protection. Microsoft 365 has responded by unveiling a game-changing E5 Security add-on designed exclusively for Business Premium...
Acronis Tops G2 Winter 2025: A New Benchmark in Endpoint Protection
In an era defined by sophisticated cyber threats and ever-evolving attack vectors, robust endpoint protection isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Acronis has recently earned top placement in the G2 Winter 2025 Grid® Report...
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month (NCSAM) and it couldn’t be more timely. Vulnerability to online threats is literally top of mind for everybody. In a Link Removed, 90% of respondents (yes, you read that right) indicated that phishing attacks have impacted their organizations...
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Today, a single breach, physical or virtual, can cause millions of dollars of damage to an organization and potentially billions in financial losses to the global economy. Each week seems to bring a new disclosure of a cybersecurity breach somewhere in the world. As we look at the current state...
We hear most frequently from our enterprise customers how much they value the advanced productivity, security, and device management capabilities in Windows 10. These capabilities are key factors that have led to 83% of our enterprise customers in active pilots and the commitment of one of the...
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I have installed on my Windows Server 2008 R1 32 Bit a copy of SQL Server 2008 R2 32 Bit and my security solution is Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1. I am trying to run SQL remotely from workstations running multiple versions of Visual Studio all running the same security solution. None of the...
I have 64 bit Windows Pro with Symantec Endpoint Protection 11
When I go to my corporate site Link Removed - Invalid URL it installs and starts F5 Network stuff
But then it hangs up forever.
Previously I have used this with XP Pro and Vista Business, with no problems.
Has anyone heard of...