LastPass issued a security advisory to its customers regarding an incident where there was unauthorized access to customer data. LastPass states that their products are functional and they will continue to investigate the issue.
Rackspace ransomware incident for Hosted Exchange environment
Rackspace reported a ransomware incident for Hosted Exchange environment in December 2022 which is causing service disruptions. Rackspace has contained the issue and is investigating the incident. More information is available at their status page.
SQL Server 2022 is now available
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2022 in November 2022. New features include Ledger, which preserves historical data and provides tamper evidence.
Matter – a new standard for smart home device communication
Facebook finds malicious Android and iOS apps targeting credentials
Facebook has reported finding more than 400 malicious Android and iOS apps intended to copy Facebook login credentials from users who run these apps. Facebook contacted Apple and Google regarding these apps found in their app stores. A list of the apps may be found here.
Microsoft Ignite technology event starts October 12th 2022
The Microsoft Ignite technology event will run October 12 to 14, 2022. Online event registration is free and more information is available at the FAQ page.
Apple announces release of iPhone 14 and iOS16
Apple released its new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro smartphones with eSIM cards and Emergency SOS via satellite. Apple also released its new Watch Series 8, Watch SE, and Watch Ultra smartwatches.
iOS 16 is available on September 12, 2022 for download. This version makes the Fitness app all iPhone users, and includes messages and map changes. WatchOS 9 is also available on September 12 and has several new updates, including Compass and workout app changes.
Samsung cybersecurity incident affected some U.S. customers
Samsung has reported a cybersecurity incident that affected the data of some of its U.S. customers in September 2022. Samsung is in the process of contacting these customers by email. More information is at the Samsung FAQ page.
ChromeOS Flex – a free Google operating system for older computers
Google released ChromeOS Flex, a free cloud-based secure operating system for older PCs and Macs in July 2022. Potential users should check if their device is on Google’s list of computers models that are certified to work with ChromeOS Flex. Documentation is available at chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeosflex and at the Chrome OS Flex Help site.
Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022
Apple is hosting its free online Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 6 to June 10. 2022. Session information and other details can be found at developer.apple.com/wwdc22/.