Tag: computing
Multiple hacking groups found using the same Chrome malware in the same week — so what does it mean?
Proofpoint detailed BlueMoon, an exploit kit chaining two Chromium flaws and one Windows bug Four groups, including China‑aligned TA412, used it loudly against NGOs, aerospace, and manufacturing targets Exploits were “patch‑gap” zero‑days; all flaws now patched Four hacking groups, including some tied to the Chinese government, were seen using the…
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Experts build WeChat worm able to spread across millions of iPhone and Android devices via phone calls
Calif researchers found a zero‑click WeChat VoIP flaw enabling account takeover via calls “WeWorm” spreads through ringing calls; victims need not answer to be compromised Tencent patched in Android 8.0.77 and iOS 8.0.76; no exploitation seen in the wild Security researchers have found a flaw in WeChat which allows malicious…
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Google Chrome will now ship security updates every two weeks, thanks to AI
Chrome will get new updates every two weeks to minimize real-world attacks Smaller, incremental changes should also make it easier to track any issues Other major browsers are also shifting to two-weekly release cycles Google has confirmed that Chrome has officially moved from a four-week Stable release cycle to a…
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Is there any benefit to restarting your PC regularly?
Rebooting your PC regularly is old advice, but how important is this today? And how often do you really need to restart? Source
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Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 review: This Windows business laptop reminds me of a fully specced MacBook Pro alternative — with a few caveats
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is a powerhouse and a semi-portable shell. It takes on the power of…
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GPU prices may be on the rise again, according to a Japanese retailer — but I wouldn’t resort to panic buying
Japanese retailer warns of further GPU price hikes The retailer doesn’t specify which GPUs will see increases Consumers are urged to buy now, but GPUs are already overpriced and unaffordable in many cases The PC hardware market is still in disarray, with RAM shortages impacting almost every component, and unfortunately,…
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