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MSFT

Microsoft is developing new Windows security features to enhance endpoint security, aiming to prevent incidents similar to those involving CrowdStrike. The focus is on moving security systems out of the Windows kernel.

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September 12, 2024 | 6:34 pm

EWS

GRAB

TOGA

Philippine authorities are investigating Grab Holdings after a Vietnamese woman was allegedly robbed and assaulted during a Grab ride. The company may face a suspension if found negligent. Grab is cooperating with the investigation and has banned the driver involved.

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September 12, 2024 | 6:18 pm

FTNT

Fortinet has confirmed a data breach after a hacker claimed to have stolen 440GB of files. This incident could impact Fortinet's reputation and stock price in the short term.

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September 12, 2024 | 6:03 pm

MSFT

OpenAI has introduced a new series of AI models, OpenAI o1-preview, designed for complex reasoning tasks in science, coding, and math. These models outperform previous versions in problem-solving and safety adherence. The release includes a preview in ChatGPT and API, with ongoing updates and safety collaborations with U.S. and U.K. AI Safety Institutes.

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September 12, 2024 | 5:12 pm

GOOGL

Google has introduced new features in its Chrome browser to improve user protection against online threats and offer better control over personal data. The Safety Check feature will now operate automatically in the background.

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September 12, 2024 | 4:09 pm

CRWD

CrowdStrike has expanded its partnership with 1Password to offer a security bundle for 150,000 SMB customers. This bundle combines 1Password's Extended Access Management with CrowdStrike's Falcon Go, providing enterprise-grade protection against ransomware and data breaches.

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September 12, 2024 | 4:02 pm

CRWD

Former CrowdStrike employees have raised concerns about rushed deadlines and technical errors leading to a major software failure. The company disputes these claims, attributing them to disgruntled ex-employees.

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September 12, 2024 | 3:13 pm

GTLB

GitLab has released critical updates to address a severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-6678) in its pipeline execution, which could allow attackers to execute actions as arbitrary users. The flaw affects multiple versions of GitLab CE and EE, with a critical severity score of 9.9. The update also addresses other high-severity issues.

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September 12, 2024 | 2:57 pm

MSFT

Microsoft Azure experienced a connectivity issue affecting its services, which has now been mitigated. This incident may have caused temporary disruptions for users relying on Azure services.

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September 12, 2024 | 2:39 pm

MSFT

Microsoft 365 experienced an outage due to a third-party ISP issue. The ISP has reverted the change, and Microsoft is seeing signs of recovery. They are monitoring network telemetry data to ensure a full recovery.

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September 12, 2024 | 2:08 pm