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Mon May 10 2021: Ransomware shutdowns give hidden insight, Microsoft says no Windows 10X, and Google pushes 2FA

By Dave Sobel on May 10, 2021
The Business of Tech
The Business of Tech
Mon May 10 2021: Ransomware shutdowns give hidden insight, Microsoft says no Windows 10X, and Google pushes 2FA
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Three things to know today

  •  Ransomware shuts down pipeline; the hidden insight into their operation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/05/08/cyber-attack-colonial-pipeline/

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/10/hacking-group-darkside-reportedly-responsible-for-colonial-pipeline-shutdown.html

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-declares-state-of-emergency-after-ransomware-hits-largest-pipeline/

  • Microsoft: No Windows 10X, EU Data moves

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/7/22424700/microsoft-windows-10-x-canceled-rumors

https://www.zdnet.com/article/cloud-computing-microsoft-sets-out-new-data-storage-options-for-european-customers/

AND

  • Google pushes 2FA

https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-is-going-to-start-automatically-enrolling-users-in-two-step-verification/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-99-9-of-compromised-accounts-did-not-use-multi-factor-authentication/

 

 

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Dave Sobel
Dave Sobel

Dave Sobel is a leading expert in the delivery of technology services with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated a technology solution provider for over a decade, and worked for vendors leading community, marketing, product strategies, and M&A activities.

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