Microsoft and Citizen Lab have linked Israeli spyware company Candiru (also tracked as Sourgum) to new Windows spyware dubbed DevilsTongue deployed using now patched Windows zero-day vulnerabilities. “Candiru is a secretive Israel-based company that sells spyware exclusively to governments,” Citizen Lab explained in a report published today. “Reportedly, their spyware […]
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Microsoft’s Windows Cloud PC service almost here
In addition to Windows 11, Microsoft has been secretly working on a new Windows PC experience called ‘Cloud PC’ that allows business customers to run virtualized desktops in the cloud. Cloud PC is reportedly based on Azure and uses Windows Virtual Desktop and remote desktop clients to stream a Windows desktop […]
Fashion retailer Guess discloses data breach after ransomware attack
American fashion brand and retailer Guess is notifying affected customers of a data breach following a February ransomware attack that led to data theft. “A cybersecurity forensic firm was engaged to assist with the investigation and identified unauthorized access to Guess’ systems between February 2, 2021 and February 23, 2021,” […]
REvil ransomware hits 1,000+ companies in MSP supply-chain attack
A massive REvil ransomware attack affects multiple managed service providers and over a thousand of their customers through a reported Kaseya supply-chain attack. Starting this afternoon, the REvil ransomware gang, aka Sodinokibi, targeted MSPs with thousands of customers, through what appears to be a Kaseya VSA supply-chain attack. At this […]
Quantum computing: This new 100-qubit processor is built with atoms cooled down near to absolute zero
The company’s 100-qubit gate-based quantum computer, code-named Hilbert, is launching later this year after final tuning and optimization work. Image: ColdQuanta By cooling atoms down to near absolute zero and then controlling them with lasers, a company has successfully created a 100-qubit quantum processor that compares to the systems […]
Microsoft’s incomplete PrintNightmare patch fails to fix vulnerability
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Researchers have bypassed Microsoft’s emergency patch for the PrintNightmare vulnerability to achieve remote code execution and local privilege escalation with the official fix installed. Last night, Microsoft released an out-of-band KB5004945 security update that was supposed to fix the PrintNightmare vulnerability that researchers disclosed by accident last month. After the […]
Code in huge ransomware attack written to avoid computers that use Russian, says new report
WASHINGTON — The computer code behind the massive ransomware attack by the Russian-speaking hacking ring REvil was written so that the malware avoids systems that primarily use Russian or related languages, according to a new report by a cybersecurity firm. It’s long been known that some malicious software includes this […]
Dell SupportAssist bugs put over 30 million PCs at risk
Security researchers have found four major security vulnerabilities in the BIOSConnect feature of Dell SupportAssist, allowing attackers to remotely execute code within the BIOS of impacted devices. According to Dell’s website, the SupportAssist software is “preinstalled on most Dell devices running Windows operating system,” while BIOSConnect provides remote firmware update and OS recovery features. […]
Internet Computer (ICP). See Why!
Internet Computer just recently launched to the public in May 2021. Unlike SafeMoon, Shiba Inu and other new cryptocurrencies in 2021, Internet Computer has been in development for several years by some of the greatest minds in cryptography. What is Internet Computer? Internet Computer is an innovation upon normal blockchain […]
Internet Computer (ICP) logs revenge recovery after crashing 95% since launch
Internet Computer (ICP) rose to spotlight among day-traders after rising 41.69% on Sunday. The ICP/USD exchange rate closed the session at $42.98 after correcting lower from its intraday high of $45.01. At its quarter-to-date low, the pair was trading at $28.31. Meanwhile, on Monday, it surged to a new intraday […]
DirectStorage won’t be supported in Windows 10
One of the most exciting new gaming features being dropped into Windows 11 is DirectStorage, but Microsoft has confirmed it’s to be an exclusive feature. That means it’s not going to be added as an update to Windows 10. Honestly, that only feels like a problem because we’ll have to […]
NASA completes tests to identify problem with Hubble Space Telescope computer
NASA said Friday it had completed additional diagnostic testing in an effort to identify a problem with the Hubble Space Telescope’s (HST) payload computer. This announcement comes on the heels of additional testing on Wednesday and Thursday and after the spacecraft’s payload computer “halted” on June 13 and it stopped […]
WD My Book NAS devices are being remotely wiped clean worldwide
Western Digital My Book Live NAS owners worldwide found that their devices have been mysteriously factory reset and all of their files deleted. WD My Book Live is a network-attached storage device that looks like a small vertical book that you can stand on your desk. The WD My Book […]
US startup Xebec showcases new range of dual external monitors for laptops – Computer
American startup Xebec has developed the second generation of Tri-Screen, a system that clicks two additional 10-inch screens on a laptop screen. Tri-Screen 2 now works without additional downloads and drivers, and connects via two USB ports – a cables. The 10-inch HD IPS LCD monitors have a resolution of […]