Tag: security
Google removes Chrome admin privileges to reduce threat posed by dodgy extensions
A Microsoft dev has submitted an update to Chromium The update de-elevates Chrome, to run without admin privileges by default This should prevent malicious add-ons and extensions from operating freely Future versions of Chrome on Windows will most likely not run with admin privileges by default. That way, users should…
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Largest US steel manufacturer puts production on the backburner after cyber attack
Nucor confirmed suffering a cyberattack It was forced to shut down parts of its operations to contain the incident No threat actors claimed responsibility yet Nucor, one of the biggest steel manufacturers in the United States, was forced to shut down parts of its operations to address an ongoing cyberattack.…
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SAP NetWeaver woes worsen as ransomware gangs join the attack
BianLian, RansomEXX, and others, are jumping the NetWeaver bandwagon In late April, SAP fixed a 10/10 bug in NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader Researchers claim there are 1,200 vulnerable instances Multiple ransomware operators are trying to take advantage of the recently discovered, maximum severity flaw, affecting SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer.…
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Millions seized and 17 arrested in Europol criminal banking bust
Europol have taken down a criminal banking network These criminals cleaned money for other organisations Criminals are increasingly using alternative banking solutions A criminal parallel banking organization with multiple branches from across Europe has been taken down by Europol, the agency has confirmed. This takedown comes in the form of…
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Dior fashion brand hit by cyberattack and customer data leaked – here’s what we know
Dior confirmed losing sensitive customer data Passwords and payment data was not taken No groups claimed responsibility yet Global fashion powerhouse Dior confirmed suffering a cyberattack in which sensitive customer information was lost. Payment data, bank account, or credit card information, was not taken. In a statement shared with BleepingComputer,…
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I sat down with two cooling experts to find out what AI’s biggest problem is in the data center
AI data centers overwhelm air cooling with rising power and heat Liquid cooling is becoming essential as server density surges with AI growth New hybrid cooling cuts power and water but faces adoption hesitance As AI transforms everything from search engines to logistics, its hidden costs are becoming harder and…
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