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Apple Private Relay IP Leak Raises Privacy Concerns
Many iPhone users pay for iCloud+, which includes Private Relay, and expect more privacy when browsing in Safari. New research shows that protection can break down. The Apple Private Relay IP leak stems from flaws in WebKit, the engine that powers browsers on iOS. These WebKit features can send network traffic outside the configured proxy […]
Classic SQL Flaw Threatens Entire Windows Servers
A public-facing web application with an Oracle database backend recently became the entry point for a full server takeover. Researchers at Huntress traced the attack back to a SQL flaw that let attackers execute commands directly through the database engine. What made this incident stand out wasn’t the initial break-in, but what the attackers did […]
Microsoft Reverses Course on Teams Chat Tool
How much does your business rely on the Microsoft Teams chat tool to stay connected? The company released an update that helped streamline the platform’s interface, but it was temporarily rolled back soon after. Learn more about it here. What Was the Feature Rollout Supposed To Change? Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based workspace platform that […]
Quantum Success Starts With Trust
Is quantum success possible in the business sector? This technology could revolutionize industries, from finance to healthcare, but it can also expose sensitive data like never before. Learn more about it here. What Is Quantum Technology? Quantum technology is a new breed of computing, sensing, and communications built on the bizarre rules of quantum physics. […]
Deepfake Interview Employees: The New Cybersecurity Threat
What if the latest addition to your team wasn’t a “real” person? Learn how cybercriminals are using sophisticated tools to trick companies into hiring deepfake employees. What Are Deepfakes? As the name suggests, deepfakes are a form of synthetic media that use AI and deep-learning techniques to alter a person’s face, voice, and mannerisms. In […]
Mainframes Remain the Backbone of Enterprise Transformation
AI may be the newest technology trend, but many of the world’s largest businesses still rely on enterprise mainframes to handle their most important workloads. Despite the rapid pace of innovation, mainframes continue to play a central role in enterprise computing. They continue to run some of the most demanding business applications with remarkable consistency. […]
Data Center Success Starts With Local Trust
As artificial intelligence drives demand for more computing power, data centers are expanding at a remarkable pace. However, the challenges of building data centers are no longer limited to resources. Reliable energy still matters, but the primary roadblock has more to do with local data center trust than demand on the power grid or cooling. […]
Microsoft Reinvents Cybersecurity With AI Agents
Cybersecurity has always been a game between attackers and defenders to see who can get ahead of the other one first. That game has become even more intense now that artificial intelligence is changing how both sides operate. Microsoft AI cybersecurity agents are the latest example of that shift. They include an AI model built […]
Apple Tweaks Hide My Email Privacy
If your business collects sign-ups through a website or app, you need to be aware of a change coming to Apple’s Hide My Email feature that could make it much easier to spot and block anonymous sign-ups on your platform. Why Apple’s Hide My Email Feature Has Been Popular The Apple Hide My Email privacy […]
AI Skills Are Becoming Workplace Essentials
A few years ago, knowing your way around a spreadsheet was enough to make you look tech-savvy at the office. That bar has risen, and AI skills in the workplace are the new must-have. New research from HR platform HiBob shows that 77% of UK organizations expect AI proficiency to become a baseline requirement for […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
