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Feb 01, 2018

Microsoft to delete software that scares users into buying upgrades

Windows Defender and other Microsoft security products will detect and remove "unwanted" programs that use coercive messages to scare users into buying premium versions of free programs. Read More ▶

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•	Review: BluVector enables machines to protect themselves

•	Cloud security configuration errors put data at risk; new tools can help

•	10 old-school security principles that (still) rule

White Paper: AVI-SPL

Collaboration Solutions in a Cloud-Centric World

Cloud is transforming how communications and collaboration capabilities are purchased and consumed. It delivers revolutionary changes in cost savings, risk reduction, business agility, and ease of management. Read More ▶

Cisco VPN remote code execution flaw rated 10 out of 10 for severity

Cisco devices running Adaptive Security Appliance software have a remote code execution and denial of service bug. And it's as bad as it gets -- rated 10 out of 10 for severity. Read More ▶

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Amazon Is Offering a $40-Off Deal On Its Echo Spot Devices

For the first time, Amazon has discounted its Echo Spot device by $40 when you buy a pair of them. Read More ▶

Buggy Malwarebytes protection update wreaks havoc for users

Malwarebytes pushed out a protection update that gobbled up memory and CPU resources and turned off web protection; the first fix still left users with unusable or crashing computers, but the latest release resolved the issue. Read More ▶

Review: BluVector enables machines to protect themselves

With machine learning that gets smarter and more network-aware over time, BluVector can tip the scales back in favor of defenders. Read More ▶

Cloud security configuration errors put data at risk; new tools can help

As more and more companies move to the cloud, misconfigured services are putting data and systems at risk. New management tools can help. Read More ▶

10 old-school security principles that (still) rule

Oldies but goodies, these security tips have stood the test of time. Read More ▶

White Paper: AVI-SPL

Connecting Collaboration Tech from Multiple Vendors: 5 Experts Share Insights with IT

Many IT and facilities professionals have the technical pieces of their collaboration solution - the room-based video conferencing assets and a UCC solution such as Microsoft Skype for Business or Cisco Spark. What they need now is a way to put the puzzle pieces together. We asked experts from Cisco, Crestron, Biamp, NEC, and AVI-SPL to share their insights and advice for companies trying to create a unified collaborative enterprise. Read More ▶

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