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Windows 11 KB5036893 update released with 29 changes, Moment 5 features
2024-04-09 18:00

Microsoft has released the KB5036893 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3, which includes 29 changes and fixes and enables the Moment 5 features for every user. You can install the update now by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.

Windows 11 KB5036893 released with 29 changes, Moment 5 features
2024-04-09 18:00

Microsoft has released the KB5036893 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3, which includes 29 changes and fixes and enables the Moment 5 features for every user. After installing the KB5036893 update, Windows 11 23H2 will have a build number of 22631.

Got an unpatched LG 'smart' television? It could be watching you back
2024-04-09 18:00

Advertising presented to you on this service can be based on limited data, such as the website or app you are using, your non-precise location, your device type or which content you are interacting with. Your profile can be used to present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests, such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find content that matches your interests.

LG smart TVs may be taken over by remote attackers
2024-04-09 17:50

Bitdefender researchers have uncovered four vulnerabilities in webOS, the operating system running on LG smart TVs, which may offer attackers unrestricted access to the devices. The number of potentially exploitable internet-connected devices is likely smaller, as LG has patched the vulnerabilities on March 22, 2023, and some of the users have either applied the updates or have set their TVs to perform updates automatically.

Microsoft April 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 150 security flaws, 67 RCEs
2024-04-09 17:34

Today is Microsoft's April 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 150 flaws and sixty-seven remote code execution bugs. More than half of the RCE flaws are found within Microsoft SQL drivers, likely sharing a common flaw.

Cyber Insurance Policy
2024-04-09 16:00

As cyber threats become more prevalent, the company shall cover financial losses resulting from various types of cybercrime activities to mitigate potential damages to the company. Reimbursement for financial losses resulting from unauthorized access to bank accounts, wire transfer fraud or other forms of financial manipulation conducted by cybercriminals.

Google Cloud Next 2024: New Data Center Chip and Chrome Enterprise Premium Join the Ecosystem
2024-04-09 15:35

Google Cloud announced a new enterprise subscription for Chrome and a bevy of generative AI add-ons for Google Workspace during the Cloud Next '24 conference, held in Las Vegas from April 9 - 11. Overall, Google Cloud is putting its Gemini generative AI in place as much as it can; for instance, the company is betting on providing Vertex AI infrastructure for other companies' AI and hardware like the new Axion CPU. We attended a pre-briefing for an early look at the new features and tools, including a generative AI video service for marketing and internal communications use.

RUBYCARP hackers linked to 10-year-old cryptomining botnet
2024-04-09 15:30

A Romanian botnet group named 'RUBYCARP' is leveraging known vulnerabilities and performing brute force attacks to breach corporate networks and compromise servers for financial gain. According to a new report by Sysdig, RUBYCARP currently operates a botnet managed via private IRC channels comprising over 600 compromised servers.

New Google Workspace feature prevents sensitive security changes if two admins don’t approve them
2024-04-09 14:30

Google is rolling out multi-party approvals for Google Workspace customers with multiple super admin accounts, the company has announced. The multi-party approvals feature is one of many that were announced by the Google Workspace team in August 2023.

Implementing container security best practices using Wazuh
2024-04-09 14:01

This article will explore how Wazuh helps implement best security practices for containerized environments. Wazuh ensures regulatory compliance by swiftly addressing security events in container hosts and enforcing security controls against evolving threats.