Russian hackers’ custom tool exploits old Windows Print Spooler flaw (CVE-2022-38028)
For nearly four years and perhaps even longer, Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a custom tool that exploits a specific vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service (CVE-2022-38028). Dubbed GooseEgg, the tool is a launcher.....»»
Fisker is out of cash, not making cars, and filing for bankruptcy
No word on parts, warranty, or, most crucially, software updates in the future. Enlarge / Car designer Henrik Fisker poses with a Fisker Ocean at the Salvation Army California South Division's annual Sally Awards in June 2022. (c.....»»
Whatever you do, don’t click this error if you see it pop up
Hackers are showing users fake error messages from Chrome, OneDrive and Microsoft Word and a fake fix to get them to install malware......»»
The best Copilot+ laptops that you can buy now
The Windows ecosystem just launched a bunch of zippy new laptops. Here are the best of them that we've seen so far......»»
What is Recall? Window’s controversial new AI feature, explained
Microsoft has announced a new AI Windows feature called Recall that has the potential to completely change how we use PCs......»»
New ad hints at Beats Pill speaker to be unveiled next week
We’ve seen a lot of evidence about a new generation of the Beats Pill speaker, which was discontinued by Apple in 2022 without a replacement. Now it looks like the company is finally ready to unveil the new product, as it was teased in an ad publis.....»»
Windows 11 24H2 is released to the public but only on Copilot+ PCs (for now)
The rest of the Windows 11 ecosystem will get the new update this fall. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) For the vast majority of compatible PCs, Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update still isn’t officially available as anyt.....»»
Medibank breach: Security failures revealed (lack of MFA among them)
The 2022 Medibank data breach / extortion attack perpetrated by the REvil ransomware group started by the attackers leveraging login credentials stolen from a private computer of an employee of a Medibank’s IT contractor. According to a stateme.....»»
How ShinyHunters hackers allegedly pilfered Ticketmaster data from Snowflake
Start with a third-party contractor and go from there. Enlarge (credit: Ric Tapia via Getty) Hackers who stole terabytes of data from Ticketmaster and other customers of the cloud storage firm Snowflake claim they obtain.....»»
Joshua Howard’s Driftwood Wreaths
Joshua Howard is a carpenter by trade. He spends his time and expertise every day building spectacular custom homes. He creates precise and immaculate details on a very large scale. Which makes it all the more charming that he scratches his creative.....»»
Marsquakes could reveal whether liquid water exists underground on red planet
If liquid water exists today on Mars, it may be too deep underground to detect with traditional methods used on Earth. But listening to earthquakes that occur on Mars—or marsquakes—could offer a new tool in the search, according to a team led by.....»»
Datadog App Builder helps accelerate issue remediation
Datadog launched Datadog App Builder, a low-code development tool that helps teams create self-service applications and integrate them securely into their monitoring stacks. These customized apps help accelerate issue remediation at scale by enabling.....»»
How to set up dual monitors in Windows
Dual monitors are a great way to boost your productivity and multitasking capabilities. Here's how to set them up......»»
How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity
Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding.....»»
Retired engineer discovers 55-year-old bug in Lunar Lander computer game code
A physics simulation flaw in text-based 1969 computer game went unnoticed until today. Enlarge / Illustration of the Apollo lunar lander Eagle over the Moon. (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, a retired software engineer.....»»
The Windows transition to Arm just found its missing puzzle piece
Slack has finally announced a native Arm64 app just days before the release of the first Copilot+ PCs......»»
How to fix a system service exception error in Windows
This common error in Windows is an annoying one when it happens, but it can be easy to fix. Here's how to do it......»»
Study indicates Pennsylvania private forest landowners value fire as tool to manage woodlands
Fire can help shape ecosystems, and after a century of suppressing naturally occurring fire that has thrown forests out balance, some states—including Pennsylvania—are using controlled burns to help manage forests on public lands. Now, a new four.....»»
Study shows impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed
Most people do not believe the disinformation spread by Russia about the war in Ukraine, even if they regularly use social media. Instead, the decisive factor in the efficacy of this propaganda is whether a person is fundamentally receptive to conspi.....»»
YetiHunter: Open-source threat hunting tool for Snowflake environments
Cloud identity protection company Permiso has created YetiHunter, a threat detection and hunting tool companies can use to query their Snowflake environments for evidence of compromise. YetiHunter executing queries (Source: Permiso Security) Recent a.....»»
Microsoft delays Windows Recall rollout, more security testing needed
Microsoft is delaying the release of Recall, a controversial Windows 11 feature that will allow users to search their computer for specific content that has previously been viewed by them. A preview of Recall should have been broadly available on Jun.....»»