November Monthly Update - 21 November 203
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly technology newsletter. In this edition, we bring you some of the latest news and trends in the world of technology.
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We invite you to delve into the pages of this newsletter to explore the latest updates and tech trends. Join us this November as we reflect on the realm of Information Technology and how we can stay ahead of the curve.
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Unraveling the Intricate Web: Microsoft's OCTO Tempest Threat Actor Exposed
In a groundbreaking revelation, cybersecurity experts have uncovered the elusive OCTO Tempest threat actor, sending shockwaves through the digital security landscape. Microsoft's OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) Tempest, previously operating in the shadows, has emerged as a formidable adversary with sophisticated tactics that challenge even the most robust defense systems.
TechRepublic's latest article delves into the intricate details of the OCTO Tempest threat, shedding light on its unprecedented techniques and the potential implications for cybersecurity worldwide. The exposé explores the origins of this enigmatic threat actor, its preferred attack vectors, and the unprecedented challenges it poses to conventional security measures.
As businesses and organisations grapple with the escalating complexity of cyber threats, understanding the nuances of OCTO Tempest becomes paramount.
Technology Tree are here to help unravel the layers of this high-profile threat, offering insights that empower cybersecurity professionals and decision-makers to fortify their defenses against the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats.
Microsoft Teams Webinars Feature
You can now seamlessly schedule and manage webinars, engage your audience with interactive features, and leverage powerful collaboration tools—all within the familiar Microsoft Teams environment.
Webinars are more structured compared to normal meetings. Participants have clear roles: one or several experts (presenters) share their ideas or provide training to an audience (attendees)
Tips on Spam or Phishing Emails
In the digital age, spam and phishing messages are an unfortunate reality, but arming yourself with knowledge can be your strongest defense. Read our blog for some essential tips to help you navigate the treacherous waters of spam: Tips on Spam or Phishing messages
REMINDER!
Windows Users
With the new Windows 11 23H2 being released, our managed clients will see this automatically flow through for update in the coming days. Service desk is available to assist with pushing down the update for all others.
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft regularly releases software patches usually every second Tuesday of every month for its software products. Please make sure you apply and restart your computer this week to have these updates applied to your device. For those of you who we managed under a service agreement we will be monitoring and will be in touch if they’re not being applied.
How to update: Allow yourself at least 10 – 15 minutes to fully shutdown and restart your system. This ensures patches are applied, this can also address (and solve) some problems you may be having with your system. You can also manually check by following steps that can be found here.
Apple Users
· Mac users: the latest version of macOS is 14.1.1
· iPhone users: the latest version of iOS is 17.1.1
· iPad users: the latest version of iPadOS is 17.1.1
· Apple TV users: The latest version of tvOS is 17.1
· Apple Watch users: The latest version of watchOS is 10.1.1
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That's all for this month's technology newsletter. We hope you found this information useful and informative. If you have any questions or suggestions for future newsletters, please feel free to contact us.
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