Mon May 10 2021: Ransomware shutdowns give hidden insight, Microsoft says no Windows 10X, and Google pushes 2FA

Three things to know today * Ransomware shuts down pipeline; the hidden insight into their operation https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/05/08/cyber-attack-colonial-pipeline/ https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/10/hacking-group-darkside-reportedly-responsible-for-colonial-pipeline-shutdown.html https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-declares-state-of-emergency-after-ransomware-hits-largest-pipeline/ * Microsoft: No Windows 10X, EU Data moves https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/7/22424700/microsoft-windows-10-x-canceled-rumors https://www.zdnet.com/article/cloud-computing-microsoft-sets-out-new-data-storage-options-for-european-customers/ AND * Google pushes 2FA https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-is-going-to-start-automatically-enrolling-users-in-two-step-verification/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-99-9-of-compromised-accounts-did-not-use-multi-factor-authentication/ Want to get the show on your podcast app, or get the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear "Why Do We Care?" - Visit https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mspradio Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/

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