NSA warns against silly mistake in the fight against Windows malware
PowerShell can be used for good, so don't disable it, NSA suggests......»»
Versa Director zero-day exploited to compromise ISPs, MSPs (CVE-2024-39717)
Advanced, persistent attackers have exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-39717) in Versa Director to compromise US-based managed service providers with a custom-made web shell dubbed VersaMem by the researchers. The malware harvests credentia.....»»
Hackers infect ISPs with malware that steals customers’ credentials
Zero-day that was exploited since June to infect ISPs finally gets fixed. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Malicious hackers likely working on behalf of the Chinese government have been exploiting a high-severity zero-day.....»»
Watch out Windows — Linux market share could hit a major milestone soon
February 2025 could have a big moment in store for the Linux operating system, despite it typically being limited to business and enterprise......»»
Samsung TVs will get 7 years of updates, starting with 2023 models
Some Rokus and Apple TVs receive longer update windows, though. Enlarge / A Samsung representative demonstrating Tizen OS in February. (credit: Samsung) Samsung will provide operating system updates for its newer TVs f.....»»
Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years
Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives.Finale music notation softwareNo app for writing music scor.....»»
I really hope this rumored change to Windows updates is true
Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future......»»
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
"Humanity is failing": Official report warns our chance to save the Great Barrier Reef is fast closing
The Great Barrier Reef will continue to deteriorate, largely due to climate change, and the window to secure its future is rapidly closing. That is the sobering conclusion of a major new report into the state of the reef......»»
At Honeymoon Island State Park, urgency grows to defend "the real Florida"
For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from proposed development is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decade.....»»
How to install Windows 11 on Mac with a free VMware Fusion Pro personal license [Video]
A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, VMware Fusion 13 Pro is a no-brainer solution for.....»»
I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other
The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive......»»
Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique
Attacker then emulates the card and makes withdrawals or payments from victim's account. Enlarge (credit: d3sign) Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and rela.....»»
Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update too.....»»
A new malware threat to macOS adds to the data-stealing surge
Mac users face another macOS threat that aims to steal your data and targets x86_64 and Arm architectures......»»
Microsoft formally deprecates the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
New macOS malware impersonates popular apps then steals your data
Security researchers have discovered new macOS malware that’s built to steal your most sensitive data. Dubbed ‘Cthulhu Stealer,’ the malware targets users by impersonating popular apps so it can harvest your system password, iCloud Keychain pas.....»»
Evolved and more powerful macOS malware strain sold cheaply to criminals
Researchers have discovered another data-seizing macOS malware, with "Cthulhu Stealer" sold to online criminals for just $500 a month.Cthulhu Stealer in action [Cado Security]The Mac is becoming even more of a target for malware, with warnings surfac.....»»
This new Android malware can steal your card details via the NFC chip
Security researchers spot a sophisticated attack that steals people's NFC data and can be used to steal money, and more......»»
Google Essentials is a new app for Windows PCs
Google has announced their new Essentials app that will be coming to Windows computers, giving users access to various services. The post Google Essentials is a new app for Windows PCs appeared first on Phandroid. Ever since Microsoft kind.....»»
It’s time to say goodbye to the Windows Control Panel
Microsoft has kept its mouth shut for years as the Control Panel has slowly been replaced by the Settings app -- but now its deprecation is official......»»