Microsoft announced that the SolarWinds hackers gained access to source code for Azure, Exchange and Intune
Microsoft said that based on searches the hackers performed on repositories, their intent appeared to be uncovering “secrets” included in the source code. The company stated that they have a strict development policy that prohibits storing secrets in source code and use automated tools to verify this compliance. Microsoft determined that the accessed code did not contain any credentials.
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WhatsApp privacy policy will come with a banner and users must accept by May 15
“In the coming weeks, we’ll display a banner in WhatsApp providing more information that people can read at their own pace”, the company said. Users will need to be aware that their communications with businesses are not as secure as their private messages. This impacts a growing number of WhatsApp users, 175 million of whom now communicate with businesses on the app.
More info are available here.
New products
Asus ROG Phone 5
Asus ROG Phone 5 will have a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 888 processor and two RAM options: 8GB and 16GB. It will come with a 6,000 mAh battery.
More info here.
Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G
The phone will have Dimensity 800U processor, a 5,000mAh battery and a 48MP primary camera. It will be launched on February 24.
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Google launched the first developer preview of Android 12
This is the beginning of a seven-month beta process that should end with a final release this fall. Google said that it’s working to update more of Android through the Play Store, as it continues to fight fragmentation in the ecosystem. With Android 12, the Android Runtime module can be updated through the Play Store, so it can improve app performance without requiring a system update.
You can read more here.
Microsoft announced Office 2021 for Windows and macOS
Office 2021, an upgrade over Office 2019, is designed for personal and small business users who do not want to subscribe to the company’s cloud service, Microsoft 365. This will be a one-time purchase and it will be supported for five years. Office 2021 will be available later this year.
More info can be found here.
