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OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs

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OpenAI brings its Codex desktop app to Windows, targeting the nearly half of professional developers who use the platform daily.
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Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

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Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.
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Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Tanium again tops IDC MarketScape rankings, named a Leader for worldwide Windows-focused endpoint management tools for 2025-2026.
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Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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With 42% of healthcare systems running unsupported Windows 10, cyber risks surge as enterprises grapple with post-EOL security challenges.
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Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
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October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, urging firms to migrate soon as security updates and technical support will cease.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.
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Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
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July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.
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Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.
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BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.
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Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Microsoft and Adobe have rolled out urgent security updates, tackling critical Zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and key applications this month.
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September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.
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Intercede unveils secure FIDO authentication solution with Yubico collaboration

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Intercede has introduced a secure FIDO authentication solution in partnership with tech firm Yubico, a move set to revolutionise business log-ins.
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New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered

Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.
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Microsoft's cloud OS Windows 365 now available - Full Windows 10 and 11 from any device

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Microsoft launches Windows 365, a cloud OS service allowing users to stream Windows 10 or 11 from any device, including macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
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Windows 11 build and screenshots leaked

Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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Windows 11 leaks are circulating ahead of the suspected preview on June 24, revealing a sleeker interface and new features.
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Microsoft: new Surface Pro 7+ for Business, 85” Hub to start shipping

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 7+ for Business and announces shipments of Surface Hub 2S 85 in selected markets.
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Kaspersky finds zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack

Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack, prompting security patches.