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Windows has a print vulnerability that hackers are actively using

Microsoft has acknowledged a vulnerability in the Print Spooler that could leave your PC open to hackers under a very specific situation......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJul 2nd, 2021

A forced Windows update is coming next month

Support for Windows 11 22H2 is ending soon and Microsoft will be automatically initiating an update on eligible machines next month......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

CISA confirms that SonicWall vulnerability is getting exploited (CVE-2024-40766)

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2024-40766 – a recently fixed improper access control vulnerability affecting SonicWall’s firewalls – to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, thus.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Zyxel fixes critical command injection flaw in EOL NAS devices (CVE-2024-6342)

Users of Zyxel network-attached storage (NAS) devices are urged to implement hotfixes addressing a critical and easily exploited command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-6342). About CVE-2024-6342 Zyxel NAS devices are generally used by small to med.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Tech stack uniformity has become a systemic vulnerability

Crashes due to faulty updates are nothing new; in fact, one reason IT teams often delay updates is their unreliability and tendency to disrupt the organization’s day-to-day operations. Zero-days are also an old phenomenon. In the past, due to a lac.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Veeam Backup & Replication RCE flaw may soon be leveraged by ransomware gangs (CVE-2024-40711)

CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability affecting Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR), could soon be exploited by attackers to steal enterprise data. Discovered and reported by Code WHite researcher Florian Hauser, the vulnerability can be leveraged fo.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Week in review: Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys cloning, Patch Tuesday forecast

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned Researchers have unearthed a cryptographic vulnerability in popular Yubico (FIDO) hardware se.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 8th, 2024

Exposed: Russian military Unit 29155 does digital sabotage, espionage

The US Department of Justice has named five Russian computer hackers as members of Unit 29155 – i.e., the 161st Specialist Training Center of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) – which they deem resposible for t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Apache OFBiz team patches critical RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-45195)

For the fourth time in the last five months, Apache OFBiz users have been advised to upgrade their installations to fix a critical flaw (CVE-2024-45195) that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. About CVE-2024-45195 Apache OFBiz is an.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Binarly Transparency Platform 2.5 identifies critical vulnerabilities before they can be exploited

Binarly announced Binarly Transparency Platform 2.5 with several features designed to enhance software vulnerability management and improve security posture across enterprise environments. The key highlight of this release is the innovative Reachabil.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Bitdefender Security for Creators protects YouTube content creators and influencers from hackers

Bitdefender unveiled Bitdefender Security for Creators, a service specifically designed for digital content producers, online creative professionals and social media influencers who are prime targets for account takeovers, fraud, and other cybercrime.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist

While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centralit.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Windows ARM PCs struggle to run games, and Apple may now have an advantage

Just like Apple did in 2020, many other PC makers are also trying to switch from Intel processors to ARM chips in order to improve performance and energy efficiency. However, while this transition has been smooth on Apple’s side, things are complic.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

trackd AutoPilot leverages historical patch disruption data

trackd has released a powerful rules engine that uses its patch disruption data to enable auto-patching with confidence, and based on actual data. “There’s only one reason that vulnerability management exists as a discipline in cyber secu.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Business routers vulnerable to OS command injection attack

Zyxel fixes a 9.8-severity vulnerability in multiple endpoints......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Qualcomm’s new 8-core Snapdragon chip is aimed at cheaper Arm Windows PCs

Windows-on-Arm has gotten better, but we're still waiting for good budget PCs. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Windows-on-Arm is finally just about good enough to serve as your main PC, thanks to a combination of long-awaited.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

North Korean hackers’ social engineering tricks

“North Korean malicious cyber actors conducted research on a variety of targets connected to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the last several months,” the FBI has warned through a public service announcement. This suggest.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned

Researchers have unearthed a cryptographic vulnerability in popular Yubico (FIDO) hardware security keys and modules that may allow attackers to clone the devices. But the news is not as catastrophic as it may seem at first glance. “The attacke.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Samba 4.21 comes with upgraded security features

Samba is the standard suite of programs that enables seamless interoperability between Linux/Unix and Windows systems. Version 4.21 has been officially released. Hardening In previous versions of Samba, if a user or group name in either option could.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Lenovo slashed $3,000 off this workstation laptop for Labor Day

Own one of the most powerful Windows laptops on the market! Save over $3,000 when you order the ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 directly through Lenovo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Five lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates

Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can't be opened. And when the power goes out for days in the middle of a heat wave, as the Houston area experienced in July 202.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024