Author: Zach_Wilson

This local privilege escalation vulnerability in iTunes could spell big trouble for Windows users

Cyfirma Research recently discovered a serious security vulnerability affecting users of iTunes on Windows systems. This local privilege escalation vulnerability, classified as CVE-2024-44193, allows attackers with limited access to elevate their privileges, potentially compromising entire systems. The vulnerability, present in iTunes for Windows version 12.13.2.3 and earlier, poses a critical…

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This new backup solution natively supports Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices

Macrium, a leading provider of backup, disaster recovery, and imaging software, has unveiled its latest product, Reflect X, designed to support Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices with native bare metal recovery and boot menu recovery options. The company says Reflect X can be a reliable backup and recovery solution, particularly for…

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Trailers of the week: Squid Game, Presence, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

With all the noise from the lead-up to the 2024 US Presidential election next week, you’d be forgiven for having missed some of the trailers that came out over the last few days. Not to worry; I’ve got you covered for some of the best ones. Squid Game is finally…

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Kindle Colorsoft owners complain of a yellow bar on the e-reader’s screen

People have started receiving their orders of Amazon’s first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, and many say they’re disappointed to find a yellow, discolored strip at the bottom of the display. Complaints about the $279.99 e-reader’s display have spread online and dragged down its Amazon star rating, and…

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Organizations face a critical disconnect between their data protection protocols and actual practices

From streamlining operations to automating complex processes, AI has revolutionized how organizations approach tasks – however, as the technology becomes more prevalent, organizations are discovering the rush to embrace AI may come with unintended consequences. A report by Swimlane reveals while AI offers tremendous benefits, its adoption has outpaced many…

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Too good to be true? Job scams on the rise as finance, IT, and healthcare sectors become prime targets

A new report from Heimdal has revealed jobseekers across the world are being targeted by scams exploiting individuals looking for work in sectors such as finance, IT, and healthcare. Based on an analysis of over 2,670 social media posts and comments from victims in 2023 and 2024, the report highlights…

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