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Kaspersky security tools hijacked to disable online protection systems
The infamous RansomHub ransomware group has been spotted abusing a legitimate Kaspersky tool to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and then deploy stage-two malware on infected systems without being seen. Cybersecurity researchers Malwarebytes, who recently spotted the activity in the wild, noted once RansomHub compromises an endpoint and…
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Micro nuclear reactors could cost as little as $20 million and launch by 2031 — but will it be enough for data center operators and the AI industry
As AI continues to drive exponential growth in data centers, securing adequate power supplies has become a critical challenge. Chatting with HPCwire, James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, outlined how micro nuclear reactors could offer a viable solution. These small, portable reactors are designed to provide clean, safe, and…
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Microsoft confesses its recent security updates…broke Windows 10 security patches
In its latest Patch Tuesday cumulative update, Microsoft has confirmed an embarassing bug which broke older security patches installed on Windows 10 devices. The bug is tracked as CVE-2024- 43491, and affects Windows 10 version 1507 – an older version still supported for Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB and Windows…
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Ivanti patches serious endpoint management software security bugs, so update now
Ivanti has released a patch for a critical security vulnerability, advising users to apply it immediately to secure their infrastructure. In an advisory, Ivanti said it had uncovered a deserialization of untrusted data weakness in its Endpoint Management (EPM) agent portal. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-29847 and carries a…
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AWS is spending £8 billion to boost its UK cloud business
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed plans to invest £8 billion into the construction, operation, and maintenance of data centres across the UK over the next five years. The project is expected to contribute £14 billion to UK GDP before 2028, and support more than 14,000 jobs within the data…
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Chinese hackers are switching to new malware for government attacks
Chinese state-sponsored threat actor Mustang Panda (also known as LuminousMoth, Camaro Dragon, HoneyMyte, and more), has been found launching malware campaigns against high value targets, including government agencies in Asia. The group used a variant of the HIUPAN worm to deliver PUBLOAD malware into the networks of its targets via…
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