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Microsoft has released several Windows 11 preview builds through the Windows Insider Program, focusing mainly on enhancing features rather than introducing new ones. Notable updates include the ability to reposition the taskbar, a modernized Run dialog, improvements to File Explorer and Widgets, and enhanced search results prioritizing apps and files. Other updates include new touchpad gesture controls, better NPU visibility in Task Manager, and an overhaul of the Windows Update system, allowing users to pause updates indefinitely in 35-day blocks.
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Microsoft has criticized the public disclosure of a Windows 11 vulnerability, dubbed YellowKey, by security researcher Nightmare-Eclipse. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption through the Windows Recovery Environment, though it requires physical access to the device. Microsoft has provided mitigation guidance but has yet to release a patch.
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Microsoft has integrated Copilot Chat into most Microsoft 365 plans, so users can now utilize AI agents to create and refine Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents directly from the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. The new Analyst agent, available to premium subscribers, offers advanced document analysis, including trend identification and project forecasting, enhancing productivity and collaboration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
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The quantum computing isn't quite ready for prime time, but there's already anticipation of impending security threats and a skills shortage, according to experts. Matthew Cimaglia of Quantum Coast Capital says proactive discussions on quantum security should be ongoing well before the anticipated "Q-Day," when quantum computers could break current cryptographic algorithms. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has set a guideline for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography by 2035. The industry also needs to address a workforce gap, with an estimated need for 250,000 quantum professionals by 2029.
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Unauthorized use of generative AI tools by employees has become a significant insider-risk issue, according to Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report. The report shows a fourfold increase in non-malicious insider actions, with 67% of employees accessing AI via personal accounts, often inputting sensitive data.
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The rapid growth of AI data centers is outpacing the ability of national grids to supply power, according to Wood Mackenzie. The firm says that while data center operators are pursuing colocated generation and flexible interconnection models, these projects face significant technical, regulatory and economic challenges, and that the data center industry may have to wait as long as a decade for grid transmission build-outs.
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Jacob Butler, a 23-year-old from Ottawa, was arrested by Canadian authorities in connection with the operation of the Kimwolf DDoS botnet. US prosecutors have charged Butler, also known as "Dort," with aiding and abetting computer intrusion, and are seeking his extradition. Investigators reportedly used digital evidence, including IP addresses, financial transactions, and messaging app data, to link Butler to the botnet.
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AI has moved from experimentation to core infrastructure. AI models, AI‑assisted development and AI‑driven security tooling are embedded across enterprise applications, investment platforms and operational environments. On May 28, Luis A. Suarez, chief technology officer at H.I.G. Capital, joins CompTIA’s Seth Robinson for the CompTIA webinar “ Securing AI at Scale: A CTO’s View on Risk, Readiness, and the Skills Gap.” They’ll discuss what enterprise leaders need to know as AI becomes foundational to business and security operations. |
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CompTIA is proud to sponsor the upcoming ITWeb Security Summit in South Africa and its annual Hackathon, where participants work in teams to craft solutions embodying proactive cybersecurity measures for the digital age. Participants in the Hackathon are being mentored by CompTIA’s chief technology evangelist, Dr. James Stanger, and others as they take on the challenge of unleashing the power of AI to fortify cyber resilience |
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