Sysinternals Autoruns is crashing when listing Windows 10 startups
bleepingcomputer.com reports that a recent update to Microsoft's Sysinternals Autoruns program is causing the program to crash as its scans for autostarts in Windows. Read more
General news
Windows 7 vulnerability partially fixed by Microsoft
Microsoft has silently issued a partial fix for a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability impacting all Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 devices. Read more
Taskbar news feed feature of Windows 10 ported to older versions
Windows 10 desktop bleepingcomputer.com reports that the Windows 10 taskbar news feed feature is to be backported to Windows 10 20H2 and Windows 10 21H1, allowing far more people to…
iPhone 13 could support much faster 5G
techradar.com reports that the iPhone 13 range may support most of the key bands in many parts of the world, potentially leading to much better 5G performance. Read more
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug that can corrupt NTFS drives
Windows 10 desktop bleepingcomputer.com reports that Microsoft has fixed a bug that could allow a threat actor to create specially crafted downloads that crash Windows 10 simply by opening the…
Facebook board delays decision about Trump’s possible return
Facebook's Oversight Board has delayed its decision regarding former US President Donald Trump's possible return to Facebook and Instagram. The ruling will be the biggest decision the Oversight Board has…
Why you should take your mesh Wi-Fi on holiday with you
techadvisor.co.uk reports that it might sound crazy, but it’s well worth adding your mesh Wi-Fi system to your packing list along with your beachwear and sandals. Read more
Virgin Media and O2 ‘blockbuster’ merger provisionally approved
A £31bn merger between Virgin Media and O2 has been provisionally approved and if it goes ahead, it will create one of the UK's largest entertainment and telecoms firms. Read…
iPhone 14 could have a massive camera upgrade
While most rumours point to the iPhone 13 range being a small upgrade on the iPhone 12 series, there could be big changes planned for the iPhone 14 range, including…
Users alerted to look up while walking by mobile phone app
Android users will be able to get a mobile phone app to receive a notification telling them to stop looking at their mobile phones while walking the BBC reports. The…
NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google’s rules
The BBC reports that an update to England and Wales's Covid-19 contact tracing app has been blocked for breaking the terms of an agreement made with Apple and Google. Read…
Browse the web like it’s 1996
Browse the web like it's 1996 bleepingcomputer.com reports a free proxy service called TheOldNet allows you to Browse the web like it's 1996. In fact, you can use any year…
When will Prime Day be in 2021?
Amazon Prime Logo Last year, Prime Day kicked off at midnight, 13 October, and lasted until 14 October, however Amazon usually holds it in July. When will it be this…
Windows 10 will soon let you tell Microsoft how you use your PC
Windows 10 desktop bleepingcomputer.com reports that Windows 10 will soon let you choose different usage categories, such as Gaming and Business, that tell the operating system how you plan on…
Pets names used as passwords by millions.
Terrible passwords Terrible passwords that people still use include; their pet's name; a family member's name; a notable date, "password" it has been announced in a report says the BBC.…
Google Chrome blocks port 10080 to stop NAT Slipstreaming attacks
cyber attacks bleepingcomputer.com reports that Google Chrome is now blocking HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP access to TCP port 10080 to prevent the ports from being abused in NAT Slipstreaming 2.0…
Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?
cyber attacks BBC News reports that Microsoft recently put out a report claiming that businesses globally are neglecting a key aspect of their cyber-security - the need to protect computers,…
Quantum computing certification launched by IBM
Quantum computing zdnet.com reports IBM has unveiled its very first quantum computing developer certification. What exactly does it suggest on a developer's CV? Read more
REvil ransomware now changes password to auto-login in Safe Mode
bleepingcomputer.com reports that a new variant of REvil ransomware changes the logged-on user's password and configures Windows to automatically login in safe mode upon reboot. Read more
Google, Facebook and Amazon face new UK regulator
The BBC reports that a new regulator aiming to curb the dominance of Google, Facebook and Amazon has started work in the UK. Read More
