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The security updates are for flaws in Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019 – the on-premises versions of Exchange that were compromised earlier this year by the Beijing-backed hacking group that Microsoft calls Hafnium. Four vulnerabilities in on-premises Exchange server software were exploited, and now Microsoft has warned that one newly-patched flaw – tracked as CVE-2021-42321 – is also under attack. The Exchange security updates were released as part of Microsoft’s November 2021 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows, the Edge browser, the Office suite, and other software products....

But what’s the ROI of an EMBA, and what should you expect during business school? Our guide walks through everything you need to know before applying to executive MBA programs. What is an executive MBA? An executive MBA strengthens managerial decision-making and analytical skills. Designed for experienced managers, an EMBA helps professionals accelerate their career growth. The typical MBA student enters business school in their 20s, often with one to five years of professional experience....

Facebook Reality Labs head Andrew Bosworth said following initial skin irritation reports in December from “about 0.01% of people using Quest 2” and an investigation by the company, Facebook has decided to take a couple of steps to address the issue. “While the rate of reports is small and the majority of reported cases are minor, we’re committed to ensuring our products are safe and comfortable for everyone who uses them,” he said....

MedusaLocker emerged in 2019 and has been a problem ever since, ramping up activity during the early stages of the pandemic to maximize profits. While Medusa is today not as prolific as Conti and Lockbit RaaS networks, MedusaLocker caused its fair share of trouble, being one of several threats that led to Microsoft’s warning to healthcare operators to patch VPN endpoints and configure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) securely. SEE: Ransomware attacks: This is the data that cyber criminals really want to steal In the first quarter of 2020, MedusaLocker was one of the top ransomware payloads along with RobbinHood, Maze, PonyFinal, Valet loader, REvil, RagnarLocker, and LockBit, according to Microsoft....

According to the study, the percentage of healthy consumers – people who typically don’t have trouble making bill payments and have future financial stability – has decreased from 53% to 43%. At the same time, vulnerable consumers – consumers who have a difficult time making bill payments without being able to think of future financial stability – have increased from 25% to 32%. On average, financially vulnerable consumers are more likely to experience less satisfaction than the financially healthy....

#1: Stop reusing passwords You know it’s dumb, but too many of us still do it. It’s just convenient, isn’t it? But it’s dumb. It’s especially dumb to consider reusing a password for your password manager. But I know people who do that too. Stop it. Get a decent password manager and use it. #2: Don’t be tied to one browser I’ve lost count of the number of people I’ve spoken to who are unhappy with their current browser – it’s almost always Google Chrome – and what to somehow “make it better,” but are horrified by the suggestion of using a different browser....

Stride said it will offer Fiverr users personalized recommendations for healthcare plans and attempt to notify them of the government financial assistance available to each freelancer. The companies said there are subsidies and tax credits established under the American Rescue Plan that have made healthcare more affordable. Noah Lang, co-founder and CEO of Stride, said the two companies are on a mission to help every independent worker get access to affordable benefits....

And even if you keep your Android phone with you at all times, you make sure it’s always up-to-date, and you use strong passwords, you can still be at risk. Similarly, iOS phones have captured a considerable majority in markets like America and Japan, and Apple’s mobile operating system faces attacks as well. Even when you think you’re following all the best practices, you’ll find there’s something else you must take into consideration....

Q: Please provide a definition of customer experience and user experience. What should a superior CX or UX look like? Estes: Customer experience and user experience share many of the same principles, but they aren’t the same. User experience is about a particular transaction or interaction with a specific product or experience. Customer experience is made up of all interactions that a single customer has with a company. A good example can be seen through a customer’s relationship with a hotel chain....

Forescout provides a broad range of services for IT, IoT, OT and IoMT devices, making the acquisition of CyberMDX key to their expansion into the healthcare market. “Forescout is seeing rapid growth in healthcare, a market the company has always focused attention on from a technology and sales perspective,” said Wael Mohamed, CEO of Forescout. “Cybersecurity for IoMT, much like cybersecurity for OT devices, requires specific expertise and technologies. We are pleased to have the CyberMDX team join Forescout as we continue delivering new capabilities on our market-leading platform and grow our R&D center....

You still won’t find Fortnite in the App Store – Apple and Epic still aren’t getting along – but, instead, you’ll stream Fortnite using Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service in your web browser on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Microsoft and Epic partnered to make Fortnite free to play, so even if you normally game on a PlayStation 5 or another device and don’t have an Xbox Live subscription, you’re still able to play Fortnite while on the go....

The strip is a two-meter long smart LED light that can produce a variety of colors. You can also program it to automatically turn on or off at any time of day, as well as brighten, dim, and even change colors. It can only handle one color at a time, but it’s perfect if you’re just starting to upgrade into the smart home experience. Also: Best cheap tech holiday gift ideas under $50 Whether you’re a gamer looking to add some pizzazz to your desk or wanting to add a bit of extra light under the kitchen sink, these light strips can be used in almost any place to brighten your space....

TinyTesla Musical Tesla Coil Kit Budding coilers, students needing an eye-popping science project and seasoned experts will all love building this singing Tesla coil. It comes with all you need and, once completed, shoots 4-inch sparks. Get the TinyTesla Musical Tesla Coil Kit for $168.26 (reg. $229) with coupon code SAVE15NOV for a limited time during our pre-Black Friday sale. Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle There’s no question that the best toy is a gift that lets you make more toys, and, unlike most 3D printers, this one is great for kids because you can remove prints without a knife....

Spending more time at home doesn’t mean you can’t carry out your resolutions to improve your life in 2022. For instance, you can have quick and easy self-paced training to start a whole new career as a well-paid Python programmer. And while you may not necessarily have more time for leisure reading, you can certainly keep up with professional advancement and other helpful books. All you need is short periods of time to consume concise audio or text micro books that have been synthesized from the originals from The 12min Premium Micro Book Library....

The great thing about this bundle is the choice you’ll have of programming skills. You can be creating entire web pages by the end of “The Ultimate HTML Developer”, learn how to make them interactive in “JavaScript Beginner Bootcamp”, and how to make them even better in “Learn jQuery for Beginners Web Development”. You can start creating apps in “2021 Complete Ruby on Rails 6 Bootcamp”. Java is one of the most in-demand programming languages, and it has the added advantage of being a top choice for the Android platform....

But not all companies have been receptive to the lessons of the past two years around new workplace practices and employee expectations, spelling a potentially bumpy return to the office as WFH allowances are phased out. That means employers could be in for a rough ride if they don’t take the time to sort out some common workplace grievances, according to a report by analytics SaaS platform, Time Is Ltd and market research firm, Ascend2....

Earlier this month, Google announced it will spend a cool £730m ($1bn) on its office space in central London. The tech giant also expects its headcount to increase from 6,400 to 10,000, with Google UK boss, Ronan Harris, telling the BBC that the company is keen to see a return to office life and people behind desks. Harris said the new Google workspaces would be reimagined for new hybrid and flexible-working preferences....

The larger of the two devices, the Pixel 7 Pro, has a triple camera module compared to the dual cameras on the Pixel 7, and looks similar to the Pixel 6 Pro. The Pixel 6 series was powered by Google’s own Tensor processor, signaling that it was looking to differentiate the phones from other Android devices, which are mostly equipped with Qualcomm’s SoCs. An updated Tensor chip is expected to power the Pixel 7 series....

Google’s Rick Osterloh, SVP of devices and services, was joined by other executives who walked viewers of the event through Google Tensor, Pixel 6 and the features users can expect. Here’s everything Google announced on Tuesday. Android 12 is live Google didn’t announce it during the event, but instead used a blog post to announce that Android 12 is officially out and available for Pixel owners. Google’s Android hardware partners will release the update on their own schedule, ranging anywhere from a few days after Google’s official release to several months or longer....

According to Google, the high-severity flaw, which is tracked as CVE-2022-4135, is due to a memory-related “heap buffer overflow in GPU”. “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-4135 exists in the wild,” Google says in its advisory. The issue was was reported on 22 November by Clement Lecigne, a researcher with Google’s Threat Analysis Group. Also: Ransomware: Why it’s still a big threat, and where the gangs are going next Google is rolling out the fix in the coming days or weeks via the Stable channel release of Chrome, which has now been updated to 107....