Lance Whitney
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Recent articles by Lance:
How phishing-as-a-service operations pose a threat to organizations
Attackers can easily buy, deploy and scale phishing campaigns to steal credentials and other sensitive data, says Microsoft. → Read More
Giving Windows 11 a Try? How to Set Up and Customize Your Installation
The Windows 11 setup process is similar to that of Windows 10, but there are a few surprises when it comes to account access, privacy, security, and other features. → Read More
Ransomware now accounts for 69% of all attacks that use malware
The most common targets of ransomware in the second quarter of 2021 were governmental, medical and industrial companies along with scientific and educational institutions, says Positive Technologies. → Read More
How privacy and security challenges may cause people to abandon your website
More than half of consumers surveyed by Ping Identity said they ditched an online service when logging in proved too frustrating. → Read More
Bitdefender offers free decryptor for REvil ransomware victims
The free decryption tool will help victims restore their encrypted files from attacks made before July 13, 2021, says Bitdefender. → Read More
Getting Rid of Your Junk? The Best Websites for Buying and Selling Locally
Need to buy something that can't be shipped through conventional means? Want to sell an item in your local community? Sites like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and VarageSale can help. → Read More
How to Create Playlists for Your iPhone or iPad
Want to bring all your favorite songs together in one place? You can cook up playlists for your favorite music and podcasts in iTunes, on your Mac, and on your iPhone or iPad. → Read More
You can now eliminate the password for your Microsoft account
By using an alternative means of authentication, you can now go passwordless on your Microsoft account. → Read More
How to protect your on-premises databases from security vulnerabilities
One out of every two on-premises databases has at least one vulnerability, according to a study from Imperva Research Labs. → Read More
iPhone 13's best features for business pros
Though an incremental upgrade from last year's iPhone 12, the iPhone 13 offers a beefier processor, improvements to the camera, better battery life and greater storage. → Read More
Grammarly's new SDK helps developers build grammar checkers into their own apps
With the Grammarly Software Developers Kit, developers can integrate real-time writing assistance into their apps with a few lines of code. → Read More
How to Dual Boot Windows 10 and Windows 11
Want to try out Windows 11 but don’t have a spare PC? You can dual-boot Microsoft's new operating system on your existing Windows 10 machine and switch between them. → Read More
How to Run Windows 11 in a Virtual Machine
You can install Windows 11 as a virtual machine using the free VMware Workstation Player or Oracle VM VirtualBox. → Read More
Apple releases emergency patch to protect all devices against Pegasus spyware
Designed to combat zero-day flaws exploited in Apple's operating systems, the patch applies to the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. → Read More
Apple releases emergency patch to protect all devices against Pegasus spyware
Designed to combat zero-day flaws exploited in Apple's operating systems, the patch applies to the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. → Read More
5 ways to better prepare your organization for a ransomware attack
Most executives cite ransomware as their biggest security concern but few have run simulated attacks to prepare, says Deloitte. → Read More
Phony COVID-19 vaccine card prices double following Biden mandate announcement
Dark Web prices for fake COVID-19 vaccination cards shot up from $100 to $200 almost immediately after the U.S. president announced new mandates, says Check Point Research. → Read More
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts Every Mac User Should Know
Sometimes a keyboard shortcut is the quickest way to run a command, open an app, or access a feature in macOS. Here’s a guide to the best shortcuts for Apple Macs. → Read More
Samsung launches new Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book Pro laptops for business users
Equipped with Windows 10 Pro, the new laptops offer Intel Evo-certified 11th gen core processors, Super AMOLED displays, Wi-Fi 6 and a rated 20 or 21 hours of battery life. → Read More
How to set up two-step verification for your Google account
Two-step verification can better secure and safeguard your account. Here's how to set it up. → Read More