SecurityWeek

Microsoft Disables Downloaded File Previews to Block NTLM Hash Leaks

Microsoft announced that the preview feature is now disabled in Windows’s File Explorer for files downloaded from the ...

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Dropla’ is a nifty tool that keeps your files organized across apps

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie ...
Make Tech Easier

Windows File Explorer Previews are Vulnerable to NTLM Hash Leakage – How to Stay Safe

Windows File Explorer previews can expose NTLM password hashes, putting your security at risk. Here’s what you should know to stay protected.
ZDNet

German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email

Schleswig-Holstein has moved from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to Open-Xchange and Thunderbird for e-mail. Other EU entities have opted for open-source alternatives. This switch isn't just a ...
Detroit Free Press

Sterling Heights to open housing voucher program wait list: How to apply, who qualifies

The Sterling Heights Housing Commission will soon take applications for its housing choice voucher program wait list. On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 8, the commission is expected to open the ...
IGN

Battlefield 6 Is Out in 2 Days and All Fans Can Talk About Is the Open vs. Closed Weapon Debate

The long wait for Battlefield 6 is nearly over, but that isn’t stopping fans from arguing about whether multiplayer is better with Open or Closed Weapon classes. EA and the four-company team at ...
Los Angeles Times

Sensitive police files to be opened up for watchdogs under new law signed by Newsom

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A new California law will expand access to police records for law enforcement oversight officials. Watchdogs have ...
Palm Beach Post

Publix to allow open carry in its stores in accordance with Florida law

Publix Super Markets in Florida will now permit customers to carry firearms openly inside its stores, aligning with a recent statewide legal ruling. But Palm Beach County's top law-enforcement officer ...
Columbus Dispatch

Is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2025? Does the mail come? What's open and closed

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is a federal holiday observed in October. Stock markets like the NYSE and Nasdaq will be open for trading on Columbus Day. Banks and the post ...
USA Today

'SNL' cold open features Colin Jost parodying Pete Hegseth

Saturday Night Live returned this weekend, with singer and actor -- and future Super Bowl halftime show performer-- Bad Bunny hosting with Doja Cat as musical guest. It was the premiere of the 51st ...

OpenAI confirms GPT-5 is now better at handling mental and emotional distress

OpenAI confirmed that it shipped an update on October 5, which allows GPT-5 to better handle sensitive conversations, ...
The New York Times

Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services. By Chris Hippensteel As the government shutdown enters its first full week, travelers planning visits to ...