Google is aiming to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome in two years, but that will have to prove palatable to users, publishers, and advertisers. Cookies are one of those aspects of the Web that can be both helpful and harmful. Using a first-party cookie directly on a website can save you time and effort by remembering your login information, preferences, and other details. But third-party cookies are typically employed…

Designed to exploit a vulnerability in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019, the bug could allow an attacker to remotely access and control an infected computer. Microsoft has responded to a Windows security bug discovered and reported by the National Security Agency by issuing a patch now available as an “Important” update for affected Windows computers.  More about cybersecurity Released as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday rollout…

A new report recommends that corporate boards answer four key questions on a regular basis to guide cybersecurity governance. There is no dashboard or set metrics for managing cybersecurity. The attack surface is so broad and the potential threats are so fast moving that traditional rules don’t apply. Not only do corporate board members and CISOs have to run to keep up with a moving target, they need a whole…

How to protect your Windows 7 computers and data after Microsoft cuts off support Length: 5:49 | Jan 14, 2020 With no bug fixes or patches available for Windows 7 after Jan. 14, Veritas CIO John Abel offers tips to safeguard the PCs in your organization. Source: http://www.techrepublic.com

Your best bet is to finish a migration to Windows 10 ASAP, but there are other options in the interim, says content delivery company Kollective. Organizations still running Windows 7 are now officially living on borrowed time. As of Jan. 14, Microsoft has cut off extended support for the aging operating system. More about cybersecurity Though Windows 7 computers will continue to run and function as always, they’ll be more…

Check Point’s December 2019 Index finds Emotet as lead malware for the third month in a row, spreading email spam, some which alleged support of the teen activist. Emotet was the leading malware threat for the third month in a row, according to Check Point’s December 2019 Global Threat Index. The malware was spread via a range of email messages including  ‘Support Greta Thunberg – Time Person of the Year 2019’…

CES 2020: Why HBO wants us to think twice about data privacy in the future Length: 2:48 | Jan 11, 2020 A Westworld-themed experience gave CES attendees a creepy glimpse into tech consequences of the future. Source: http://www.techrepublic.com

At CES 2020, Sleep Number debuted its latest smart beds, which feature climate-controlled technology that gathers data while you snooze. TechRepublic’s Karen Roby talked to Stacy Stusynski, vice president of product at Sleep Number, at CES 2020 about the Climate 360 smart bed and how the Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics can help you get a better night’s sleep. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation.  More…

CES 2020: Biggest tech trends spotted for business pros Length: 8:32 | Jan 10, 2020 From analytics and AI to 5G and Wi-Fi 6, here’s all the enterprise tech that took center stage at CES 2020. Source: http://www.techrepublic.com

CES was more exciting than ever this year. Key topics included 5G, AI, IoT, robotics, Wi-Fi 6, edge computing, automation, blockchain, quantum computing, privacy, AR, and VR. CES 2020, which started January 7 and ended January 10 in Las Vegas, is one of the leading technology events of the year. More than 4,500 companies from across the globe participated in the four-day event and introduced thousands of new, innovative products….