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An evolved LockBit variant emerges

2023-08-30 By admin

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company, found a new version of LockBit ransomware that’s different from the original. This one tells you upfront how much money you need to pay to get your files back. Since a version of LockBit got leaked, there are now hundreds of similar ransomwares out there, and some don’t even mention they’re […]

Microsoft publishes mitigation instructions for Downfall vulnerability in Windows

2023-08-28 By admin

Microsoft published a support article about the recently disclosed CVE-2022-40982 vulnerability, commonly referred to as Downfall, that affects Windows devices. ADVERTISEMENT The vulnerability was disclosed earlier this month. It affects several Intel processor versions and all supported versions of Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server versions 2019 and 2022. Microsoft provides guidance about the […]

WinRAR security issue more wide-reaching than thought

2023-08-24 By admin

A recently disclosed security issue in the archiving software WinRAR is affecting other software programs as well. ADVERTISEMENT The developers of WinRAR released version 6.23 of the popular archiving software earlier this month. The release included a security fix that addressed a major out of bounds issue. Malicious actors can exploit the vulnerability to execute […]

No more switching between Excel and Python

2023-08-23 By admin

Microsoft has officially unveiled the public preview of Excel Python integration. This groundbreaking feature enables proficient spreadsheet users to seamlessly merge scripts written in the widely utilized Python language with their customary Excel formulas, all within a single workbook. ADVERTISEMENT The recent collaboration between Python and Excel has given birth to a synergy that empowers […]

Bitwarden launches Secrets Manager for teams

2023-08-23 By admin

Bitwarden Secrets Manager is an open source end-to-end encrypted service that teams may use to “store, manage, automate, and share secrets at scale”. Aimed at development teams, who often need to share important data during the development process and thereafter, Secrets Manager enables teams to store and share data in a secure environment. ADVERTISEMENT Organizations […]

Privacy is Sexy: custom privacy scripts for Windows, Linux and macOS

2023-08-22 By admin

Privacy is Sexy is a free service that allows users of desktop operating systems to improve their privacy by creating and executing custom scripts. The service is available for Windows, Linux and macOS as an online version and software version. ADVERTISEMENT Both versions support the creation of custom scripts, but only the software version includes […]

Open Source Office Suite LibreOffice 7.6 is now available

2023-08-21 By admin

The Document Foundation has released the open source office suite LibreOffice 7.6 Community Edition today. The new version is packed with new features and improvements. It is also the last major release that uses the traditional version scheme. From 2024 onward, LibreOffice will switch to a calendar-based release number scheme using the format YYYY-MM, e.g. […]

Proton Sentinel: next level account security protection for (almost) everyone

2023-08-17 By admin

Proton, maker of Proton Mail, VPN and several other services, announced the launch of Proton Sentinel earlier today. Proton Sentinel is a security add-on for Proton accounts that enables higher levels of account security protection and support. ADVERTISEMENT Proton services have grown considerably ever since the company launched Proton Mail, an email service with a […]

LinkedIn hack: You need to check your LinkedIn account

2023-08-16 By admin

If you want to understand the ongoing LinkedIn hack easily, picture this: profiles locked, passwords changed, and the unsettling realization that unseen hands have infiltrated your professional realm. The battleground is set, and users are grappling to regain control. ADVERTISEMENT Do these appear as though they’ve emerged from a cinematic masterpiece? Regrettably, this isn’t a […]

Discord.io data breach: 760K users affected

2023-08-15 By admin

Following the Discord.io data breach, the custom invite platform has paused its operations, revealing the personal data of 760,000 users. Discord.io, a third-party entity distinct from the official Discord brand, enables server administrators to craft tailored invitations for their channels. The platform’s vibrant community, boasting 14,000 members, predominantly operated through a dedicated Discord server. ADVERTISEMENT […]