SEC Accuses SolarWinds of Investor Fraud Over Concealed Cybersecurity Risks

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against SolarWinds, alleging that the company concealed cybersecurity defense issues related to a December 2020 attack by APT29, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service’s hacking division. APT29 orchestrated the SolarWinds supply-chain attack, which led to breaches in several U.S. federal agencies three years ago.

Microsoft Discontinues Windows Insider MVP Program

In a surprising development, Microsoft has decided to bring an end to its Windows Insider MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Program. This decision was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement provided to The Register. The company revealed its intention to retire the program as of December 31, 2023, with existing Windows Insider MVPs being invited to join… Read More »

Exploring with NetStat on Windows 11

When it comes to troubleshooting network-related issues or gaining insight into your system’s network connections, NetStat is a valuable command-line tool for Windows 11 users. NetStat, short for Network Statistics, provides information about network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the basics of NetStat, explore its parameters,… Read More »

Okta Faces Market Hit after Security Breach

Okta’s market value plummeted by over $2 billion post the revelation of a security breach in its support systems. This occurrence joins a list of previous security issues linked to Okta and its services, notably the cyber attacks on casinos that left numerous Las Vegas hotel rooms inoperative for days.

How to Log Off Other Users on Windows 11

Whether you’re administering a multi-user system or you’ve just noticed that someone else has left their account logged in on your PC, there are times when you might need to log off other users on a Windows 11 machine. Here’s a straightforward guide on how to achieve that.