NRC's Security Recommendations, Microsoft Steals Chrome Tabs, 23andMe's Billion-Dollar Fall

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NRC's Security Recommendations, Microsoft Steals Chrome Tabs, 23andMe's Billion-Dollar Fall | 2/2/24

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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover NRC’s recommendations for better network & software security, Microsoft stealing chrome tabs from users without notice and the rise and fall of 23andMe.

Story Links:

NRC Issues Recommendations for Better Network, Software Security
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/nrc-issues-recommendations-for-better-network-software-security
Microsoft Steals Chrome Tabs From Users Without Notice (Story Submitted by Dustin Bolander of Beltex)
- https://www.theverge.com/24054329/microsoft-edge-automatic-chrome-import-data-feature
- https://www.theverge.com/23935029/microsoft-edge-forced-windows-10-google-chrome-fight
23andMe’s Fall From $6 Billion to Nearly $0
- https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/23andme-anne-wojcicki-healthcare-stock-913468f4

Notable Mentions:

Microsoft Teams Phishing Pushes DarkGate Malware via Group Chats
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-phishing-pushes-darkgate-malware-via-group-chats/
Apple’s iOS 18 May Be ‘The Biggest’ Software Update in iPhone History
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/29/apples-ios-18-may-be-the-biggest-software-update-in-iphone-history/
After 34 Years, One of the ’Net’s Oldest Software Archives Is Shutting Down
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/after-32-years-one-of-the-nets-oldest-software-archives-is-shutting-down/
New Linux Glibc Flaw Lets Attackers Get Root on Major Distros
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-glibc-flaw-lets-attackers-get-root-on-major-distros/

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