Week in review: Backdoor found in XZ utilities, weaponized iMessages, Exchange servers at risk
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094) A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils, the XZ format compres.....»»
BigID equips security teams with AI-guided data security and risk remediation recommendations
BigID announced the introduction of AI-guided data security and risk remediation recommendations. These new capabilities empower security teams to eliminate guesswork and more proactively address security risks to improve their overall security postu.....»»
AuditBoard enhances InfoSec Solutions to reduce compliance fatigue across the organization
AuditBoard announced powerful enhancements for its InfoSec Solutions to help organizations meet their IT compliance, cyber risk, and vendor risk management needs in the face of rising risks and increased regulatory requirements. With these new capabi.....»»
U.S. could ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions, U.S. commerce secretary says
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday the Biden administration could take an "extreme action" and ban Chinese connected vehicles or opt to impose restrictions but must first review extensive public comments......»»
Bad News for iOS 15 Users
Apple is readying iOS software updates for the iPhone, but it looks like we may not see a new version of iOS 15 roll out alongside them. Earlier this week, Apple pushed iOS 17.5 and iOS 16.7.8 Release Candidates (RC) to testers. These are the final v.....»»
International SWOT mission can improve flood prediction
Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are like our planet's arteries, carrying life-sustaining water in interconnected networks. When Earth's water cycle runs too fast, flooding can result, threatening lives and property. That risk is increasing as climate c.....»»
Hisense U8N review: As close to OLED as it gets
The Hisense U8N continues to put pressure on the competition with intense brightness, deep blacks, and vibrant color......»»
Possible evidence of glueballs found during Beijing Spectrometer III experiments
A large international team of physicists working on the BES III collaboration has announced possible physical evidence of glueballs. In their study, published in the journal Physical Review Letters, the group analyzed decaying particles in a particle.....»»
Skullcandy Barrel review: a boombox that won’t blow up your wallet
If you're looking for a great-sounding, kinda portable Bluetooth speaker to take to the cottage or to the pool, the $180 Skullcandy Barrel is a great choice......»»
Boeing"s first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve
Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week because of a bad valve in the rocket that needs to be replaced......»»
Mongolia"s wildlife at risk from overgrazing
The icy peaks of Jargalant Mountain are supposed to belong to snow leopards, whose numbers have dwindled to fewer than 1,000 in Mongolia, but hard-pressed herders are increasingly pushing into the vulnerable animals' traditional habitat......»»
Cloudflare for Unified Risk Posture identifies cyber threats
Cloudflare announced Cloudflare for Unified Risk Posture, a new suite of risk management solutions designed to streamline the process of identifying, evaluating, and managing cyber threats that pose risk to an organization, across all environments. P.....»»
The complexities of third-party risk management
In this Help Net Security video, Brad Hibbert, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Prevalent, discusses five interesting findings from a recent industry study on third-party risk management and what he thinks they mean for cybersec.....»»
Atoto S8 Pro Wireless CarPlay receiver review: great, but fragile aftermarket solution
The Atoto S8 Pro is an aftermarket infotainment system with wireless CarPlay, GPS tracking, and a pile of other features in a design with a serious weak point.Atoto S8 Pro Wireless CarPlay receiver review: a big display for CarPlaySometimes, products.....»»
Nintendo DMCA Notice Wipes Out 8,535 Yuzu Repos, Mig Switch Also Targeted
After Nintendo filed a full-blown lawsuit against the developers of the Yuzu emulator in February, a rapid settlement effectively ended that phase of the project a little over a week later. In March, Nintendo targeted various related tools, taking do.....»»
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 05/06/2024
Every week we take a close look at the most pirated movies on torrent sites. What are pirates downloading? 'Godzilla Minus One' tops the chart, followed by 'Dune: Part Two'. ‘'Arcadian' completes the top three. From: TF, for the latest news on copy.....»»
YUM Update: Answers to What, Why, and How
YUM update is one among the most useful utilities in Linux. There are utilities we use in our everyday life like mv and cp and then there are those that are total powerhouses like init and etcd . If you are one among those who deal with packages a lo.....»»
iOS 17.5 Is Ready to Roll
Apple’s iOS 17.5 update is ready to leave beta testing and the final release is now firmly on the horizon for iPhone users. Apple today pushed the iOS 17.5 Release Candidate, or RC, to developers. The release comes a week after the company push.....»»
Apple’s first 13-inch iPad Air debuts at $799 next week
There's also a new 11-inch M2 iPad Air. Enlarge / M2-based iPad Airs come out next week. (credit: Apple) Apple today announced the first 13-inch iPad Air. The company is also releasing a revamped 11-inch iPad Air next w.....»»
Non-governmental organizations raise concerns about child abuse reporting
Community organizations making child welfare reports to Oranga Tamariki say it's not uncommon to be met with delayed decisions or silence, even on high-risk cases, a new Otago study has found......»»
First crewed launch of Boeing Starliner rescheduled to later this week
Following the last-minute scrub of the first crewed test flight of the Boeing Starliner, NASA will make another launch attempt on Friday May 10 at the earliest......»»