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Microsoft pulls Windows 11 KB5039302 update causing reboot loops
2024-06-27 16:10

Microsoft pulled the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update after finding that it causes some devices to restart repeatedly. The KB5039302 update is the June preview update released this week, allowing consumers and the enterprise to test new bug fixes and changes before they go live for everyone as part of July's Patch Tuesday.

Critical GitLab bug lets attackers run pipelines as any user
2024-06-27 14:53

A critical vulnerability is affecting certain versions of GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition products, which could be exploited to run pipelines as any user. GitLab pipelines are a feature of the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment system that enables users to automatically run processes and tasks, either in parallel or in sequence, to build, test, or deploy code changes.

Rust-Based P2PInfect Botnet Evolves with Miner and Ransomware Payloads
2024-06-27 14:31

The peer-to-peer malware botnet known as P2PInfect has been found targeting misconfigured Redis servers with ransomware and cryptocurrency miners. The development marks the threat's transition...

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2024-06-27 14:00

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US lawmakers wave red flags over Chinese drone dominance
2024-06-27 13:44

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Check Point vs Palo Alto (2024): Which NGFW Is Better?
2024-06-27 13:00

For large organizations looking for next-generation firewall solutions, Check Point and Palo Alto Networks are two of the top providers today. In CyberRatings's 2024 Cloud Network Firewall test, Check Point and Palo Alto Networks NGFWs were marked as "Recommended" solutions for their security effectiveness.

The Secrets of Hidden AI Training on Your Data
2024-06-27 11:40

While some SaaS threats are clear and visible, others are hidden in plain sight, both posing significant risks to your organization. Wing's research indicates that an astounding 99.7% of...

Largest Croatian hospital under cyberattack
2024-06-27 11:22

The University Hospital Centre Zagreb is under cyberattack that started on Wednesday night, the Croatian Radiotelevision has reported. Because of the attack, the hospital has shut down its information system and will be switching parts of it online once they are sure it's safe to do so.

Security Analysis of the EU’s Digital Wallet
2024-06-27 11:06

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Ransomware Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know In 2024
2024-06-27 11:00

TechRepublic's cheat sheet about ransomware is an overview of this malware threat. As ransomware attacks have grown into the public consciousness, attackers have taken to crafting payloads that clearly indicate that a device has simply been hacked and that victims must pay the hackers to return access.