Android XLoader malware can now auto-execute after installation
A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch. XLoader, aka…
Month: February 2024
Microsoft unveils new ‘Sudo for Windows’ feature in Windows 11
Microsoft introduced ‘Sudo for Windows’ today, a new Windows 11 feature allowing users to execute commands with elevated privileges from unelevated terminals. The company is…
Microsoft fixes Copilot issue blocking Windows 11 upgrades
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…
Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini – Software
Google has renamed its Bard chatbot after the new artificial intelligence that is powering it, called Gemini, and said consumers can pay for better reasoning…
US offers $10M reward for info on Hive ransomware group leaders
US offers $10 million reward for info on Hive ransomware group leaders Pierluigi Paganini February 08, 2024 U.S. Government offers rewards of up to $10…
New Fortinet RCE flaw in SSL VPN likely exploited in attacks
Fortinet is warning that a new critical remote code execution vulnerability in FortiOS SSL VPN is potentially being exploited in attacks. The flaw (tracked as CVE-2024-21762 / FG-IR-24-015)…
Exploiting the High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Secure Boot of Most Linux Devices on the Planet
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-40547 has emerged, casting a shadow over the security of most Linux systems. This…
Meta’s oversight board to investigate posts about Australian Indigenous vote – Software
Meta’s oversight board will examine two cases on how the social media giant handled potentially misleading posts that were shared ahead of the Australian referendum…
General Motors Vulnerability Disclosure Program
Just over two years ago, General Motors became the first major automaker to launch a public Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP). Its purpose? To protect its…
Hyundai Motor Europe hit by Black Basta ransomware attack
Car maker Hyundai Motor Europe suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack, with the threat actors claiming to have stolen three terabytes of corporate data. Hyundai…
Keeper Security Available on Apple Vision Pro
Password manager Keeper Security announced this week that users can log in to applications on the new Apple Vision Pro™ with Keeper, providing secure and…
London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime
Staff at the transportation body ran “extensive simulations” at Willesden Green station during the trial to gather more training data, the documents say. These included…