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“Windows 11 vs. Linux in 2025: Comparing Driver Installation and System Smartness & Robustness”
Driver Installation After Fresh Windows OS Setup In modern Windows (as of Windows 11 in 2025), the situation has improved significantly compared to older versions like Windows XP or 7, where manual driver installation was often a lengthy post-setup chore. Windows now includes a vast built-in driver database and integrates tightly with Windows Update, which…
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Cybersecurity Risks: Microsoft Teams & Convoc2 Vulnerabilities
In the rapidly advancing digital era, security vulnerabilities in popular platforms and protocols can have far-reaching consequences. Two recent discoveries—the Microsoft Teams vulnerabilities and a critical flaw in Convoc2—have stirred the cybersecurity community. This post explores these vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and how we can safeguard against them. I’ve created an infographic illustrating the vulnerabilities…
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What Does a Penetration Tester Do?
You may see penetration testing referred to as pentesting and ethical hacking. A penetration tester’s job role is to test the security of the systems and software within a company – this is achieved through attempts to uncover flaws and vulnerabilities through systemised hacking. Penetration testers exploit these vulnerabilities to evaluate the risk in each…
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CrowdStrike Outage: A Wake-Up Call for Cloud Security
What is CrowdStrike? CrowdStrike is a prominent cybersecurity technology company known for its cloud-based endpoint protection solutions. Founded in 2011, CrowdStrike specializes in threat intelligence, endpoint protection, and cyberattack response. Its flagship product, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, leverages cloud-based architecture to deliver advanced security solutions such as: CrowdStrike has gained a strong reputation in the…
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Crowdstrike Update Causing BSOD: Here’s the Temporary Workaround (But Wait for the Fix!)
Here’s the latest on the Crowdstrike issue as of July 19, 2024, 15:04 IST: The Problem: Current Status: What to Expect: Resources: Important Note: The temporary workaround requires technical expertise and might not be suitable for everyone. It’s best to wait for CrowdStrike’s official fix unless you have IT support available. I understand you’re aware…
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