Monthly Archives: January 2025

The Critical Role of OT Security in the Oil and Gas (O&G) Industry

Originally published by HCLTech.Written by Devkant Sharma, Group Manager, PMG Lead, Cybersecurity, HCLTech.In today’s increasingly digitized world, Operational Technology (OT) systems, which encompass the hardware and software that monitor and control physical devices, processes and events, are the lifeblood of O&G industry operations. These systems manage everything from exploration and production to refining and distribution, […]

New AI Jailbreak Method ‘Bad Likert Judge’ Boosts Attack Success Rates by Over 60%

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new jailbreak technique that could be used to get past a large language model’s (LLM) safety guardrails and produce potentially harmful or malicious responses. The multi-turn (aka many-shot) attack strategy has been codenamed Bad Likert Judge by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers Yongzhe Huang, Yang Ji, Wenjun […]

Printer Works But Not Scanner? Here’s How To Fix It

If your printer works but not the scanner, it could be due to connection issues, software settings, or outdated drivers. Fortunately, I can show you several solutions that work.  Let’s get into it! Quick Fixes Try these steps first: Run Hardware Troubleshooter Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to detect and fix issues with hardware devices, […]

LDAPNightmare PoC Exploit Crashes LSASS and Reboots Windows Domain Controllers

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been released for a now-patched security flaw impacting Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) that could trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The out-of-bounds reads vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-49113 (CVSS score: 7.5). It was addressed by Microsoft as part of Patch Tuesday updates for December 2024, alongside CVE-2024-49112 (

21 Eyecatching Midjourney Prompts for YouTube Thumbnails

Midjourney prompts for YouTube thumbnails help you create eye-catching images that make people want to watch your videos. A good thumbnail is important for standing out and getting more clicks. Check out these prompt ideas to make your channel look great! Best Midjourney Prompts for YouTube Thumbnails Here are my top picks: 1. Men Running […]

Free Alternative to Microsoft Word – 5 Powerful Options

Looking for a viable free alternative to Microsoft Word? It’s long been the go-to word-processing tool for personal and professional use. However, you can find similar tools that don’t require a subscription or hefty software purchase.  If you’re a student, freelancer, or small business owner, there’s no need to break the bank when you can […]

Can’t Create a New Folder on Windows 11? Try These Quick Fixes

If you can’t create a new folder in Windows 11, it’s likely due to permission issues, corrupted files, or software conflicts. This problem can disrupt your workflow and make organizing files challenging. However, I can show you how to resolve it and restore normal folder functionality. Let’s get into the solutions! Quick Fixes First, try […]