Microsoft Says 8.5 Million Windows Devices Impacted by CrowdStrike Incident, Publishes Recovery Tool

Microsoft says roughly 8.5 million Windows devices were impacted by the faulty software update from CrowdStrike, and published a tool to help admins through the recovery process.

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Want to be an IT pro? Here are 4 ways to look like a great job candidate

Companies aren’t just looking for people with strong tech aptitude. Attitude matters, too, say business leaders.

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Cybercriminals Exploit CrowdStrike Update Mishap to Distribute Remcos RAT Malware

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is facing the heat for causing worldwide IT disruptions by pushing out a flawed update to Windows devices, is now warning that threat actors are exploiting the situation to distribute Remcos RAT to its customers in Latin America under the guise of a providing a hotfix.
The attack chains involve distributing a ZIP archive file named “crowdstrike-hotfix.zip,”

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I tested the world’s smallest projector with Google TV, and it blew me away

The latest Nebula Capsule Projector by Anker lets you bring the cinema experience wherever you go.

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CrowdStrike Provides Remediation Guidance After Software Update Causes Worldwide IT Chaos

CrowdStrike on Saturday provided technical information and remediation guidance to help organizations impacted by the faulty software update that trigged massive IT outages across the globe on Friday.  

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The Feds Say These Are the Russian Hackers Who Attacked US Water Utilities

Plus: The FBI unlocks the Trump shooter’s phone, a security researcher gets legal threats for exposing hackable traffic lights, and more.

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How Apple can rescue miserable Sonos users

With legacy Sonos systems turning into paperweights, Apple has a golden opportunity to leverage AI and transform HomePod and Apple Music into superior multi-room sound solutions.

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The Galaxy Watch Ultra convinced me to replace my Apple Watch in less than a week. Here’s why

I’ve owned almost every version of the Galaxy Watch, but the Ultra is the one I see myself wearing long-term.

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I tested JBL’s newest earbuds, and their best feature is also the most understated

The JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds have solid audio quality and some flashy features, but their unexpectedly good battery life sets them apart in an otherwise crowded market.

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OilAlpha Malicious Applications Target Humanitarian Aid Groups Operating in Yemen

The attacks, linked to a group called OilAlpha, involved malicious mobile apps and targeted CARE International, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and Saudi Arabian King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre.

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