Virus, malware, and security in general
Microsoft is going to auto-enable the Memory Integrity security feature on all supported Windows 11 PCs, and I’ll outline what this might mean for you. Memory Integrity is a security feature in Windows that ensures only verified kernel-mode code is loaded, blocking unsigned rootkits and […]
Microsoft Defender is repeatedly telling users that protection is turned off when, in fact, it isn’t. Apparently, this is down to a bug in the latest Defender update. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a solution, although when that solution might
ASCOMP Backup Maker Pro Winners Announced! This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! ASCOMP has graciously given DCT five licenses to run a giveaway contest for their BackUp Maker Pro
Its platform uses high-resolution cameras, computer vision, and cloud-based analytics to capture and classify vehicles in real time. As surveillance technology becomes more sophisticated, the debate over its role in society is intensifying. Networked camera systems have spread rapidly across the United States. Marketed as
LastPass had another data breach! LastPass disclosed that attackers gained access to customer information through a compromise of a third-party vendor called Klue, a market-intelligence platform integrated with LastPass’s Salesforce environment. Attackers reportedly stole OAuth tokens from Klue and used them to access LastPass customer
A free, easy-to-use Windows tool that permanently destroys files, folders, and entire drives using certified data-shredding standards. Simply deleting a file – or even emptying the recycle bin – doesn’t actually remove it from your disk. With the right tools, anyone can recover your “deleted”
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In this three-part series, I will explain how I set up my new router to strike a balance between security and performance in my particular circumstances. While individual circumstances and settings may differ depending on the manufacturer and router, the basic principles should remain the
In this three-part series, I will explain how I set up my new router to strike a balance between security and performance in my particular circumstances. While individual circumstances and settings may differ depending on the manufacturer and router, the basic principles should remain the
Is something going on with Bitwarden? Bitwarden is a cloud-based, open-source password manager that has received a lot of positive coverage here at DCT over the years. I currently have a premium Bitwarden subscription. Jim Hillier recommends the free version of Bitwarden if you do not need
In this three-part series, I will explain how I set up my new router to strike a balance between security and performance in my particular circumstances. While individual circumstances and settings may vary by manufacturer and router, the basic principles should remain the same. Upgraded
A lot has been written about Microsoft Windows Secure Boot certificates expiring. But how do you check if your certificates are up to date? What Is Secure Boot? Secure Boot was first introduced in Windows 8. Secure Boot is a firmware-level security standard that ensures
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Opera updated today, and the main emphasis seems to be on their new and approved “Ad Blocker”. I’ll let their web page speak for itself: They also made it easier to access the controls to enable or disable them. When you open a web page,
A number of users have noticed that a new “SecureBoot” folder has been added following Windows 11‘s May update (KB5089549). The new folder is located in the Windows folder in the root of the system (usually “C”) drive, and it is not immediately clear exactly
Device Encryption Can Cost You All Your Data Recently, I have had several customers receive a BitLocker recovery screen. Unfortunately, none of the customers had knowingly enacted the BitLocker Encryption, and all were unaware they had one. Many didn’t know they had a Microsoft Account.
