Microsoft fixes 6 zero-days under active attack
August 2024 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 90 vulnerabilities, six of which have been exploited in the wild as zero-days, and four are publicly known. The zero-days under attack CVE-2024-38178 is a Scripting Engine Memor.....»»
Microsoft introduces feature that enables file sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs
Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new feature coming soon to Windows that will let users easily share files between an iPhone and a PC, similar to Apple’s AirDrop – which is only available on Apple devices. more….....»»
Snoopy screensavers arrive on Apple TV with tvOS 18.2
Apple has rolled out tvOS 18.2, a relatively minor update mostly focused on bug fixes and performance upgrades — but this time, you get new screensavers, too.Snoopy comes to Apple TVThe recently introduced Snoopy screensavers were initially announc.....»»
Apple rolls out watchOS 11.2 update, primarily addressing bug fixes
Now's the time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has released watchOS 11.2 to the public.watchOS 11As expected, the beta builds of watchOS 11.2 didn't have any significant new features, suggesting that the updates concentrate on improving stabilit.....»»
Report: Google told FTC Microsoft’s OpenAI deal is killing AI competition
Microsoft gatekeeping OpenAI models saddles AI rivals with costs, report says. Google reportedly wants the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to end Microsoft's exclusive cloud dea.....»»
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Add to a charity haul that's already raised nearly $9,500 in just a couple of days. If you've been too busy punching virtual Nazis to take part in this year's Ars Technica Charit.....»»
A new species of flying reptile reshuffles the timeline of pterosaur evolution
About 230 million years ago, almost 80 million years before the first bird appeared, their distantly related cousins, the pterosaurs took to the sky, as the first group of active fliers among the vertebrates. Pterosaurs developed active, flapping fli.....»»
Microsoft enforces defenses preventing NTLM relay attacks
Since making Kerberos the default Windows authentication protocol in 2000, Microsoft has been working on eventually retiring NTLM, its less secure and obsolete counterpart. Until NTLM gets disabled by default, Microsoft is working on shoring up defen.....»»
Picus provides automated pentesting testing to help uncover critical risks
Picus Security announced new innovations to its Attack Path Validation (APV) product. The new Picus APV now offers security teams accurate, risk-free, and continuous automated penetration testing to uncover critical risks, while significantly reducin.....»»
How to turn on Empty Trash Automatically in macOS Sequoia
The Mac's Trash stores files until you remove them from your drives. Here's how to empty the Trash automatically in macOS Sequoia.Auto-empty trash every 30 days on macOS.The Trash has been a part of the Mac's desktop design from the beginning. Using.....»»
You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how
Like using Microsoft Teams on your iPad? Now you can finally use it with an external camera......»»
Microsoft fixes exploited zero-day (CVE-2024-49138)
On December 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft resolved 71 vulnerabilities in a variety of its products, including a zero-day (CVE-2024-49138) that’s been exploited by attackers in the wild to execute code with higher privileges. CVE-2024-49138 expl.....»»
The Game Awards’ world premiere reveals just started two days early
In collaboration with The Game Awards, Wholesome Games just showcased over 20 upcoming titles, including a few surprise releases......»»
Windows 11 can now run on unsupported systems, but there’s a catch
Microsoft is now allowing PC users to install Windows 11 on unsupported systems, though updates will have to be done manually......»»
Hey musicians, don’t miss Positive Grid’s 12 Days of Gearmas
Need a gift for musicians, be sure to check out the Positive Grid 12 Days of Gearmas sale with amps, software, and more available......»»
AMD’s trusted execution environment blown wide open by new BadRAM attack
Attack bypasses AMD protection promising security, even when a server is compromised. One of the oldest maxims in hacking is that once an attacker has physical access to a device.....»»
I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod
Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it......»»
Shop Audien Hearing for the 12 Days of Christmas Sale
Audien Hearing is currently hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Sale, so it's the perfect time to save big on OTC hearing aids and gift better hearing for the holidays......»»
Sora is OpenAI’s new video generation tool, here’s everything it can do
Today, OpenAI continued its 12 days of product announcements with a big one: Sora, its video generation model, is now available to the public. Here’s everything it can do. more….....»»
Apple is the best-managed company in the US, ranking claims
Apple is the best-run company in the United States, according to this year’s Management Top 250 ranking from the Drucker Institute. Apple dethroned Microsoft for the title, which had held it for the past four years. Microsoft slipped to third place.....»»
Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible
A security issue that could have allowed attackers to serve malicious firmware images to users has been fixed by OpenWrt Project, the organization that helms the development of the popular Linux distribution for embedded devices. About OpenWrt OpenWr.....»»