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.....»»
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out
NASA’s Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes recorded by the public during the April 8 total solar eclipse......»»
How do manufacturing choices affect microfiber shed?
New research in Frontiers of Environmental Science sheds light on how manufacturing choices influence microfiber release in textiles......»»
What is thermal throttling and how does it affect frame rates?
Thermal throttling is what happens if your PC gets too hot. It slows itself down to prevent permanent damage. Here's how you can prevent both......»»
Ivanti vows to transform its security operating model, reveals new vulnerabilities
Ivanti has released patches for new DoS vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Connect Secure (SSL VPN solution) and Ivanti Policy Secure (NAC solution), some of which could also lead to execution of arbitrary code or information disclosure. Also, three mo.....»»
New AirPods Max Update is Live, Here’s How to Update
Apple’s pushed a new firmware update to the AirPods Max. If you want to keep your headphones up-to-date, here’s what you need to know. Updates for the AirPods Max don’t come as frequently as updates for the iPhone and Mac. Apple rol.....»»
NVD: NIST is working on longer-term solutions
The recent conspicuous faltering of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is “based on a variety of factors, including an increase in software and, therefore, vulnerabilities, as well as a change in interagency support,” says the U.S......»»
Apple rolling out new firmware update for AirPods Max
Apple is rolling out a new firmware version for AirPods Max users today. The update is the first firmware release for AirPods Max users since the end of January, but don’t expect any major changes. more….....»»
AirPods Max firmware 6.0 now available
Apple has released firmware update version 6.0 for the AirPods Max, focusing on general improvements and bug fixes.AirPods MaxOn Tuesday, Apple released new AirPods Max firmware, which featured the build number 6A325. This is up from 6A324 which was.....»»
watchOS 10.4 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s released a new watchOS 10.4 update and some Watch users have run into issues with the company’s latest firmware. We’ve heard good things about watchOS 10.4 in the early going, but we’ve also heard about problems plagui.....»»
Simple equations clarify cloud climate conundrum
A new analysis based on simple equations has reduced uncertainty about how clouds will affect future climate change......»»
Finding software flaws early in the development process provides ROI
Enterprises spend enormous effort fixing software vulnerabilities that make their way into their publicly-facing applications. The Consortium for Information and Software Quality estimates that the cost of poor software quality in the United States r.....»»
Zero-day exploitation surged in 2023, Google finds
2023 saw attackers increasingly focusing on the discovery and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities in third-party libraries (libvpx, ImagelO) and drivers (Mali GPU, Qualcomm Adreno GPU), as they can affect multiple products and effectively offer.....»»
North American cities may see a major species turnover by the end of the century
Climate change may dramatically affect the animal species observed in North American cities, according to a study published March 27 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Alessandro Filazzola of the University of Toronto Mississauga and Apex Resourc.....»»
Drozer: Open-source Android security assessment framework
Drozer is an open-source security testing framework for Android, whose primary purpose is to make the life of mobile application security testers easier. Drozer features The solution enables the identification of security vulnerabilities in applicati.....»»
BackBox platform update enhances CVE mitigation and risk scoring
After releasing Network Vulnerability Manager (NVM) in Q4 2023, BackBox has announced a major platform feature update that gives customers the ability to mark irrelevant or already-mitigated Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) as “mitig.....»»
How climate change could affect the microbes that ferment grapes and give wine its specific flavors
The far-reaching consequences of climate change inevitably include the production of foods and beverages, including wine......»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Ventura 13.6.6
You might be tempted to install Apple’s new macOS Ventura 13.6.6 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 13.6.6 is a.....»»
Your AirTags are updated already, because Apple got the date format wrong
We noted recently that Apple was beginning to roll-out firmware updates to AirTags. That roll-out was supposed to be a gradual one, completing on April 9 – but that’s not what happened … more….....»»
Interos Resilience Watchtower enables companies to monitor vulnerabilities
Interos announced Interos Resilience Watchtower, a personalized risk technology that evolves organizations from monitoring to action. The module allows leaders to build tailored risk models that prioritize at-risk suppliers based on their materiality.....»»
Apple has effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure Routers
Apple's HomeKit Secure Routers were announced in 2019 but never really taken up by manufacturers, and now some vendors are claiming Apple is no longer pursuing the technology.Craig Federighi introducing HomeKit Secure Routers at WWDC 2019HomeKit Secu.....»»