What do hijacked websites, fake job offers, and sneaky ransomware have in common? They’re proof that cybercriminals are finding smarter, sneakier ways to exploit both systems and people. This week makes one thing clear: no system, no person, no organization is truly off-limits. Attackers are getting smarter, faster, and more creative—using everything from human trust […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Google appears to be readying a new feature called Shielded Email that allows users to create email aliases when signing up for online services and better combat spam. The feature was first reported by Android Authority last week following a teardown of the latest version of Google Play Services for Android. The idea is to […]
A new phishing campaign is targeting e-commerce shoppers in Europe and the United States with bogus pages that mimic legitimate brands with the goal of stealing their personal information ahead of the Black Friday shopping season. “The campaign leveraged the heightened online shopping activity in November, the peak season for Black Friday discounts. The threat […]
Microsoft released the KB5046716 update for Beta channel insiders, improving Narrator in Windows 11 & testing new features for Snap Layouts. The post Microsoft revamps Narrator in Windows 11 & tests new Snap Layouts features in KB5046716 appeared first on MSPoweruser.
IT leaders know the drill—regulators and cyber insurers demand regular network penetration testing to keep the bad guys out. But here’s the thing: hackers don’t wait around for compliance schedules. Most companies approach network penetration testing on a set schedule, with the most common frequency being twice a year (29%), followed by three to four […]
Is Rocket League not launching on Epic Games? If you’re a fan, there’s nothing more frustrating than this. The issue is most commonly caused by corrupted game files, outdated drivers, or conflicts with system settings. Luckily, I can show you how to fix it and enjoy smooth gaming. Let’s get into it! Verify the Integrity […]
Google has now launched the Imagen 3 text-to-image model on Google Docs and the AI-powered Gemini app on iPhones. The post Google makes text-to-image Imagen 3 available on Docs & launches Gemini app on iPhones appeared first on MSPoweruser.
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A recap of the some of the biggest scientific breakthroughs over the past two years.
Legal documents released as part of an ongoing legal tussle between Meta’s WhatsApp and NSO Group have revealed that the Israeli spyware vendor used multiple exploits targeting the messaging app to deliver Pegasus, including one even after it was sued by Meta for doing so. They also show that NSO Group repeatedly found ways to […]
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability has been disclosed in the Really Simple Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) plugin for WordPress that, if successfully exploited, could grant an attacker to remotely gain full administrative access to a susceptible site. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10924 (CVSS score: 9.8), impacts both free and premium versions of the plugin. […]