Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes
… In some cases, the intruder registered new devices within 10 minutes to generate a Primary Refresh Token PRT for long-term persistence. …
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Microsoft tightens Authenticator checks on Android and iOS
… "Microsoft uses a range of local health and anti‑tampering checks to detect rooted or jailbroken devices. As new threats emerge, these protections are continuously updated. …
Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit
… "If you deregister or factory reset these devices, you will not be able to re-register or use these devices in any way." Many people prefer to own music, films, comedy series, or books in the old-fashioned way, including newer generations who are fed up with planned obsolescence. …
Microsoft pushes out-of-band hotpatch for Bluetooth
… The March 16 update fixes a problem that prevented Bluetooth devices from appearing on the Bluetooth & devices pages in Windows Settings, "even if the devices are connected and functioning as expected." Microsoft noted: "This issue could also prevent users from adding new devices because available … …
Some 'broken by update' PCs were already doomed
… Perhaps it was a new driver. Maybe a new group policy that did something a little suspect with the registry. …
Microsoft adding Xbox mode to Windows 11
… That’s unwelcome news for investors and retailers, because it means Microsoft won’t have a new console to sell at Christmas 2026, and AMD won’t soon get a revenue boost from selling gaming chips. ® Updated at 11:50PM UTC, March 12 to add Microsoft's comment about Xbox mode being present in Windows …
Apple pushes Maps ads in free business bundle
… "AppleCare+ for Business coverage is available per device or per user, starting at $6.99 per month, or $13.99 per month per user for up to three devices." MORE CONTEXT EFF has a new boss to lead the fight against privacy-sucking forces of doom Telling an AI model that it's an expert programmer make… …
Amazon's smartphone would be ill-timed: IDC analyst
… Amazon is reported to be developing a new smartphone, its first since 2014, and, according to industry tracker IDC, it will face entrenched competition with better products and a market that is expected to contract by double digits. “Amazon is unlikely to build a better smartphone than Apple, Samsu… …
Snoops plant info-stealing malware on iPhones, Google warns
… Additionally, Google tracked UNC6353 using DarkSword in a new watering hole campaign targeting Ukrainian users to deploy a backdoor dubbed GhostBlade. …
Voice phishing skyrockets as smooth crims talk their way in
… "Now they're also leveraging the core functionalities available on these edge devices, and living on these edge devices, intercepting network traffic, being able to intercept clear-text passwords, etc," Kutscher said. …