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Wi-Fi Alliance test suite has a worrying security flaw
Wi-Fi Test Suite carries a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege and remote code execution (RCE) attacks – and since there is no patch, and no word if there ever will be a patch, users are advised to replace the affected endpoints, or at least stop using them until…
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Windows kernel components can be installed to bypass defense systems
Experts have uncovered a method allowing cybercriminals to bypass Windows security features such as Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE), and thus install rootkits on fully updated systems. A report from cybersecurity researcher Alon Leviev of SafeBreach claims the attack is possible by downgrading certain Windows kernel components. By taking over the…
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Russian espionage mission to subvert Ukrainian conscription uncovered by Google TAG
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), alongside Mandiant, has released findings on what it suspects is a Russian espionage and influence campaign designed to demotivate Ukrainian soldiers and infect devices with malware. The group has been labeled UNC5812, and established themselves as an anti-conscription group called ‘Civil Defense’ that offered apps…
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Data centers are critical, but not in isolation
In its first Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) designation in more than a decade, the UK government has now announced that data centers should be afforded the same mission-critical status as energy and water systems in a bid to safeguard them against potential threats. This important step aligns with broader European…
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Businesses expect cyber threats to rise, but aren’t ready for them
It’s no secret that cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, while simultaneously growing in number and volume. Research from the Business Continuity Institute reports that cyber threats have increased in severity over the past year, with 75% of respondents reporting a rise in attempted breaches and 39.4% falling victim to a…
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Are you nostalgic about 56K dial up internet from the 1990s? Well, this Japanese company is selling an analog 56K modem that can connect to your copper landline — if you have one, of course
Japan is often seen as a global leader in cutting-edge technology, known for innovations in robotics, electronics, and high-speed trains – however, the country is also known for its tendency to hold onto older technology long after it has been abandoned elsewhere. Only recently has Japan begun to phase out…
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