Microsoft has recently unveiled "Microsoft 365 Local," a tailored version of its cloud-based productivity suite designed to address the European Union's stringent data protection regulations. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to aligning its services with the EU's General Data...
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When it comes to protecting Windows PCs, few areas are more surrounded by myth, misconception, and outdated advice than antivirus software. For decades, security-focused users swapped stories of malware outbreaks, slowdowns caused by bloated security suites, and the secret tricks they swore...
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As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding and mitigating these risks is paramount for organizations relying on this platform. The recent "Microsoft 365 Security Roundup: Top 5 Threats in 2025" summit highlighted the most pressing security challenges and provided...
For much of Windows’ history, the installation ritual for any new PC typically included a panicked rush to download third-party antivirus software. Headlines were filled with dire warnings about malware, ransomware, and data theft. Today, these memories persist, but the modern reality for...
As Microsoft intensifies its push for users to transition to Windows 11, a significant portion of the Windows user base finds itself at a crossroads. The stringent hardware requirements of Windows 11, particularly the necessity for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, have left approximately 240...
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In the evolving landscape of cloud computing, one critical security challenge remains underappreciated yet profoundly impactful: the risks of overreliance on a single cloud service provider. Despite the proliferation of multicloud strategies, a significant portion of organizations—approximately...
Cloud providers are facing a rude awakening. In the latest round of evaluations from Austin-based CyberRatings.org, the long-trusted watchdog on cybersecurity product quality, hyperscaler native cloud firewalls have once again proven to be more style than substance. With results showing a crude...
The latest independent tests by CyberRatings.org have sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, revealing that some of the priciest, cloud-based firewalls may not deliver the robust protection many organizations expect. In a comprehensive evaluation spanning more than 2,000...