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Critical remote code execution vulnerability discovered in Microsoft Windows Wi-Fi drivers
A new critical cybersecurity threat has been discovered by CYFIRMA Research, involving a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30078. This flaw affects the Wi-Fi drivers in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, posing a potential risk to over 1.6 billion active devices worldwide. The vulnerability could allow malicious…
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It’s time to start intense scrutiny of SaaS apps as more organizations fall prey to exploits despite higher budgets
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based software delivery model where apps are hosted by a service provider and made available to users over the Internet. With this model, apps are easy to adopt and use. However, a recent report from AppOmni reveals that one-third of companies surveyed reported…
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Taiwan has accused Chinese firms of poaching their tech engineers
An investigation into Chinese chip making companies has determined that eight firms were allegedly in violation of Taiwanese law. This is the latest development in global ambitions to develop crucial technologies used in AI, phones, and cars. Amongst those accused is Naura Technology Group, one of the suppliers to China’s…
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Critical server-side vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot Studio gives illegal access to internal infrastructure
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, posing significant risks to sensitive internal data. This flaw, identified as a server-side request forgery (SSRF), allows unauthorized access to internal infrastructure, potentially impacting multiple tenants. The flaw identified by Tenable’s Research Team is attributed to improper handling of redirect…
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Software group urges FTC to implement smart device software tethering guidance
A letter signed by no fewer than 17 different groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to consider introducing clearer guidance for software tethering. Described as “making functions of a device reliant on embedded software that ties the device back to a manufacturer’s servers,” the letter addresses “several consumer…
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Verizon set to buy Frontier Communications in $20 billion deal
Verizon has revealed that it’s expanding its fiber network by preparing to buy Frontier Communications in a cash deal worth $20 billion. The acquisition aims to help Verizon recapture fiber lines that were sold in 2016 as part of a TV and Internet deal in California, Texas, and Florida. Verizon…
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