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Secure Boot key compromised in 2022 is still in use in over 200 models
By Jowi Morales published
Software security firm Binarly discovered that over 200 device models used a compromised security key, while an additional 300 more used default test keys shared with nearly all of AMI's customers.
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Russia-based Kaspersky antivirus shuts down its US business due to sanctions
By Jeff Butts published
Following its ban from selling products in the U.S., cybersecurity and antivirus solution provider Kaspersky Lab announced it will soon begin closing its operations there.
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Microsoft Defender flags text file containing ‘This content is no longer available.’ as a severe threat
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft Defender marks text files containing 'This content is no longer available.' as a Trojan horse and severe threat.
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White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages
By Les Pounder published
Biden administration urges developers to use memory-safe programming languages to safeguard against future cybersecurity incidents
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The Canadian government wants to ban Flipper Zero-type hacker tools to combat car theft
By Les Pounder published
Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry wants to ban devices such as Flipper Zero, as a means to combat car theft.
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Modular laptop maker Framework contacts customers after falling for phishing scheme
By Mark Tyson published
Primary accounting partner succumbed to social engineering tactics.
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Security patch breaks Wi-Fi on Windows 11 PCs with Qualcomm 802.11r Wi-Fi module
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Due to a security patch update deployed via Windows Update, notebooks with 802.11r are unable to use WiFi.
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Russian Ukraine-targeting malware now found on systems worldwide
By Roshan Shaikh published
Russian hackers made 'LitterDrifter' too simple and effective to gain intel from unintended targets
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