New UEFI firmware vulnerabilities affect several PC vendors
Researchers at enterprise security firm Binarly have discovered no less than 23 high-impact vulnerabilities in the BIOS/UEFI firmware used by several computer vendors like Intel, AMD, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Asus, Microsoft, Fujitsu, Juniper Networks, Acer.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Ventura 13.6.5
You might be tempted to install Apple’s new macOS Ventura 13.6.5 update right away, there are some steps you should take before moving your Mac from your current version of macOS to the company’s latest firmware. macOS Ventura 13.6.5 is a.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Monterey 12.7.4
Installing Apple’s new macOS Monterey 12.7.4 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before moving your Mac from your current version of macOS Monterey, or older software, to the company’s latest firmware. macOS Montere.....»»
Why charities focused on the money, not the mission, should listen up
Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have distinct identities: Some are more motivated by mission, others by money. Now, new research from Rutgers University–New Brunswick finds these preferences can affect an NPO's identity, particularly how receptive i.....»»
Study shows new habitats affect plants" chemical defenses
An international team of researchers has investigated the question of whether the chemical defenses of plants changes when they have established themselves in new geographical regions......»»
Skybox 13.2 empowers organizations to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
Skybox Security announced Skybox 13.2, introducing enhancements to its Vulnerability and Threat Management solution. These updates mark a significant milestone in vulnerability prioritization and attack surface management, empowering organizations wi.....»»
VMware patches critical flaws in ESXi, Workstation, Fusion and Cloud Foundation
VMware has fixed four vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-22252, CVE-2024-22253, CVE-2024-22254, CVE-2024-22255) in ESXi, Workstation, Fusion and Cloud Foundation, some of which could allow attackers to escape the sandbox and execute code on the host machine......»»
VMware sandbox escape bugs are so critical, patches are released for end-of-life products
VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Cloud Foundation all affected. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) VMware is urging customers to patch critical vulnerabilities that make it possible for hackers to break out of sandbox a.....»»
VMware reveals patches for a host of security flaws, so update now
Flaws affect VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products......»»
IONIX Exposure Validation identifies and prioritizes exploitable vulnerabilities
IONIX announced a significant extension to its Attack Surface Management (ASM) platform, Automated Exposure Validation. Customers of IONIX can now benefit from Exposure Validation capabilities for continuous exploitability testing on production envir.....»»
Apple fixes two actively exploited iOS zero-days (CVE-2024-23225, CVE-2024-23296)
Apple has fixed two iOS zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-23225, CVE-2024-23296) exploited by attackers in the wild. CVE-2024-23225 and CVE-2024-23296 On Tuesday, Apple released security updates for all three supported branches of iOS and iPadOS. iO.....»»
10 Things to Do Before Installing iOS 15.8.2
If you want to install Apple’s new iOS 15.8.2 update, there are some steps you should take before moving your iPhone from your device’s current version of iOS 15 to the latest firmware. iOS 15.8.2 is a small upgrade, but it brings under-t.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 15.8.2 & 10 Reasons You Should
Apple’s iOS 15.8.2 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While most users should install the firmware right now, others are better off waiting a few hours or perhaps even a few more days before upgrading from older iOS sof.....»»
Religion and science beliefs affect attitudes toward mental illness, study finds
Beliefs about the relationship between religion and science may be a key factor in people's views on mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, especially in minority racial communities, according to new research from Rice University......»»
New technique developed for measurement of temperature distribution inside single catalyst particle
Chemical reactions are usually accompanied by thermal effects, inevitably resulting in temperature changes in the reaction system. Therefore, temperature is an important parameter in reactions, which can affect chemical thermodynamics and reaction ki.....»»
Organizations are knowingly releasing vulnerable applications
92% of companies had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house, according to Checkmarx. AppSec managers and developers share application security duties In recent years the responsibility for app.....»»
Hackers exploited Windows 0-day for 6 months after Microsoft knew of it
Technically, Microsoft doesn't consider such bugs as vulnerabilities. It patched it anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by the North Korean government gained a major win when Microsoft left a Windows ze.....»»
Enhancing security through proactive patch management
Despite its importance, patching can be challenging for organizations due to factors such as the sheer volume of patches released by software vendors, compatibility issues with existing systems, and the need to balance security with operational conti.....»»
RCS messages are not working on a rooted Android phone
If you own an Android phone that has an unlocked bootloader or has been rooted, it could affect your ability to send RCS messages. The post RCS messages are not working on a rooted Android phone appeared first on Phandroid. One of the thin.....»»
Research finds that neutering Rottweilers may affect their lifespan
Owners of a popular dog breed are being encouraged to keep their pet pooch in tip-top condition after a James Cook University study found that Rottweilers could suffer from reduced lifespan after being neutered......»»
Apple just dropped new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2
If you’re keen on running unreleased firmware on your AirPods, you’re in luck. Apple just released a new developer beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2. more….....»»