Month: September 2022
Slack and Microsoft Teams have some rather worrying security flaws
Audio player loading… Slack and Microsoft Teams, arguably the two biggest communications and online collaboration (opens in new tab) platforms around today, allow for the inclusion of hundreds of third-party apps, and that’s a security nightmare, experts have said. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison argue that third-party apps rarely…
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Windows 11 bug that caused havoc with Nvidia GPUs is fixed
Audio player loading… Windows 11 22H2, which is the first big feature update for the OS, sadly introduced some problems for gamers, notably those with Nvidia graphics cards. As we explained in a previous report, some folks with Nvidia GPUs found that their games were not running nearly as smoothly,…
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WhatsApp users will soon be able to join a call by tapping a link
It'll soon be easier for WhatsApp users to invite other folks to join a call. Meta is rolling out the option to share Call Links. If you see one of these links, you'll be able to join a call with a single tap. You'll need the latest version of WhatsApp…
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The cost of a ‘free’ VPN: When cheap is expensive
Once upon a time, the term “VPN” conjured up images of hooded hackers and corporate software – but things have changed. According to a Security.org report, 95% of Americans are familiar with VPN technology, with 46% actively using them. VPNs are, pretty much, a household staple. Having left geek territory,…
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It’s never been easier to be an artist — or harder to become a star
We might not get another Apple event this year. While Apple was initially expected to hold an event to launch its rumored M2-equipped Macs and iPads in October, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts Apple will announce its new devices in a series of press releases, website updates, and media briefings instead.…
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Sophos Firewall found a serious security issue
Audio player loading… Sophos Firewall carries a high-severity vulnerability that’s being actively exploited in the wild, the company has confirmed, urging system admins to apply the patch, or the workaround, as quickly as possible. In an official announcement, the company said that the threat actor abusing the flaw focuses on…
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