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Two days ago, security researchers disclosed a vulnerability in the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool that affects all client and server versions of the Windows operating system. The tool, designed as a tool to communicate with support, is built-in Windows by default. Microsoft confirmed the issue and published a support page to provide system administrators with […]
Bitwarden has updated its browser extensions and Web Vault to improve its username generator. The cloud-based password manager introduced the feature in April 2022. What’s new in Bitwarden 2022.05.0 Update Bitwarden now supports SimpleLogin, AnonAddy, and Firefox Relay for generating usernames. Users can take advantage of the email forwarding services to protect their privacy. So […]
Most computer users are aware that criminals may gain access to their online accounts, for instance, by stealing or guessing the password, through phishing or other forms of attack. source Microsoft MSRC Many may not be aware of a new attack type that is creating accounts with a user’s email address before the user does […]
The hacking event Pwn2Own took place from May 18 to May 20 of 2022. This year, security researchers managed to hack Windows 11 and Ubuntu, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Teams, a Tesla and other targets successfully during the three days of the event. Source: Zero Day Initiative Pwn2Own is a yearly event that brings together security […]
Many websites come with web forms, for example, to sign-in to an account, create a new account, leave a public comment or contact the website owner. What most Internet users may not know is that data that is typed on sites may be collected by third-party trackers, even before the data is sent. source Leaky […]
Nvidia published a security bulletin on May 16, 2022 in which it informs customers about a new software security update for the Nvidia GPU display driver. The update patches security issues in earlier driver versions that can lead to “denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering”. While it is common for companies to release […]
Security researchers have uncovered new malware that is using the Windows event log to store to store malicious codes. The researchers note that this is the first time the technique has been observed in the wild as part of a malware campaign. via Securlist / Kaspersky The trojan that is used in the attack is […]
Google, Microsoft and Apple have announced support for expanding passwordless sign-in support across major operating systems and devices. The three companies announced plans on May 5, 2022 to support a passwordless sign-in standard, that has been created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. Current passwordless sign-in are specific to certain operating […]
Security research and testing company AV-Comparatives released the results of its April 2022 Performance test. The test analyzed the system performance impact of antivirus solutions on Windows devices. via AV-Comparatives The company ran a number of tests on a fully patched Windows 10 version 21H2 device. The device was powered by an Intel Core i3 […]
Ransomware attacks are increasing and getting more complex, according to the State of Ransomware 2022 report, which cybersecurity firm Sophos published. Companies are getting better at restoring data after attacks, but ransom payments have increased by 4.8 times when compared to the 2020 average. Sophos commissioned the research agency Vanson Bourne to conduct an independent […]