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

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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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