Security News

NordPass Free vs. Premium: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
2024-02-29 23:24

NordPass offers both Free and Premium versions. Learn about the differences and features of each version to determine which one is right for you.

Raspberry Robin Malware Upgrades with Discord Spread and New Exploits
2024-02-09 16:32

The operators of Raspberry Robin are now using two new one-day exploits to achieve local privilege escalation, even as the malware continues to be refined and improved to make it stealthier than...

Microsoft fixes Copilot issue blocking Windows 11 upgrades
2024-02-08 21:35

Microsoft has lifted a compatibility hold that blocked upgrades to Windows 11 23H2 after resolving an issue that caused desktop icons to move erratically when using Windows Copilot on multi-monitor systems. This known issue impacts home users running Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 22H2, and Windows 11 23H2. It doesn't affect managed devices because Copilot for Windows has yet to roll out on enterprise systems.

URGENT: Upgrade GitLab - Critical Workspace Creation Flaw Allows File Overwrite
2024-01-30 16:18

GitLab once again released fixes to address a critical security flaw in its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) that could be exploited to write arbitrary files while creating...

Atomic Stealer Gets an Upgrade - Targeting Mac Users with Encrypted Payload
2024-01-11 11:40

Cybersecurity researchers have identified an updated version of a macOS information stealer called Atomic (or AMOS), indicating that the threat actors behind the malware are actively enhancing its...

Tech upgrades for first responders are a necessity, not a luxury
2023-12-29 04:30

Public safety professionals want technology upgrades and adoption of federal standards for first responder IT security, reporting and efficiency, according to Mark43. "We heard a resounding response from first responders across the country: They are concerned about their public safety agency's ability to withstand cyberattacks and natural disasters, given the ever-increasing number and severity of bad actors attacking public infrastructure as well as the uptick in extreme weather incidents," said Matthew Polega, President, Mark43.

New RCE vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 fixed, upgrade ASAP (CVE-2023-50164)
2023-12-08 11:48

The Apache Struts project has released updates for the popular open-source web application framework, with fixes for a critical vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects Apache Struts versions 2.0.0 through 2.5.32 and 6.0.0 through 6.3.0.1, and has been fixed in Apache Struts versions 2.5.33 and 6.3.0.2.

Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $30
2023-11-13 11:26

Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $30 Through 10/15 You can now upgrade up to five computers to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for one low price and get a new sleek interface, advanced tools and enhanced security. For business, personal use, gaming, creative projects and more, you will truly appreciate the advanced tools in Windows 11 that can help you work smarter and faster.

Google Chrome now auto-upgrades to secure connections for all users
2023-10-30 18:31

Google has taken a significant step towards enhancing Chrome internet security by automatically upgrading insecure HTTP requests to HTTPS requests for 100% of users. A limited rollout of this feature in Google Chrome began in July, but as of October 16th, Google has now rolled it out to all users on the Stable channel.

Ubuntu discovers 'hate speech' in release 23.10 — how to upgrade?
2023-10-14 10:00

Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distribution, has pulled its Desktop release 23.10 after its Ukrainian translations were discovered to contain hate speech. According to the Ubuntu project, a malicious contributor is behind anti-Semitic, homophobic, and xenophobic slurs that were injected into the distro via a "Third party tool" that lives outside of the Ubuntu Archive.