November 10, 2024 at 06:43PM Microsoft is enhancing sharing capabilities in Windows 11 by introducing a “Share” button across the Start menu and taskbar, allowing users to quickly share files, links, and text. Currently in testing, it enables sharing via email or apps with further improvements planned for universal availability. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Increased … Read more
November 8, 2024 at 06:49AM HPE has issued a warning about two critical vulnerabilities in Aruba Networking access points, which could allow for unauthenticated command injection. The company has since released patches to address these security issues. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Company Alert**: HPE has issued a warning regarding two critical vulnerabilities identified in Aruba Networking … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 05:09AM Microsoft is delaying the release of its Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs until December to enhance user experience and address privacy concerns. Initially planned for October, Recall will allow users to explore a visual timeline of their computing activities but will require opt-in for security reasons. **Meeting Takeaways – … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 03:41PM Microsoft has postponed the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, originally set for October, to December for further testing due to customer privacy concerns. The feature captures screenshots and analyzes them with AI, but significant pushback emphasized the need for enhanced privacy protections and user opt-in requirements. ### Meeting … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 02:42PM Apple released updates for Safari 18.1 on macOS Ventura and Sonoma on October 28, 2024, addressing multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-44259, CVE-2024-44244, CVE-2024-44229, CVE-2024-44296). Issues included memory corruption and failures to enforce Content Security Policy, potentially causing process crashes when processing malicious web content. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** **Release Information:** – **Apple ID:** … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 05:37AM Apple has launched security updates for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia 15, fixing over 70 vulnerabilities. These updates enhance the security of various Apple products. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Security Updates Released**: Apple has issued security updates for both iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia 15. 2. **Purpose of Updates**: These updates … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 03:26PM Microsoft has launched inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online, enhancing email security. Following delays due to security concerns, this feature is now available to all customers, with complete rollouts expected by early 2025. It protects against man-in-the-middle attacks by verifying email communication authenticity. ### Meeting Takeaways: Microsoft Inbound … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 12:06PM Apple will release iOS 18.1 on October 28, 2024, addressing multiple vulnerabilities affecting devices such as iPhone XS and later. Key issues include improved authentication for physical access vulnerabilities, better handling of symlinks, and enhanced input validation to prevent memory corruption and unauthorized access to sensitive data. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 12:06PM On October 28, 2024, an update for macOS Ventura 13.7.1 was released addressing multiple security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-44255, CVE-2024-44270, etc.). Improvements included better validation and checks to prevent unauthorized access, data leaks, memory corruption, and file system modifications, enhancing overall system security for users. **Meeting Takeaways: Security Updates for macOS Ventura … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 12:00PM An update for iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 addresses multiple vulnerabilities affecting various iPhone and iPad models. Issues include improved authentication, checks against unauthorized data access, and prevention of sensitive information disclosure and denial of service. Users are encouraged to update their devices. Release date: October 28, 2024. ### Meeting … Read more