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Sudo Bug That Gave Users Root Access Fixed in Latest Debian Patch
By Ash Hill published
The latest Debian patch fixed a bug in sudo that granted unauthorized users root access.
Backblaze 7.0 Lets You Keep Your Deleted Files Forever
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
The Backblaze 7.0 feature lets you add everlasting version history to your cloud backup service.
Microsoft Patches Severe Windows Defender Bug
By Nathaniel Mott published
Microsoft patched a flaw in Windows Defender that resulted in certain malware scans failing after checking just a few files.
State-Sponsored Chinese Group Hacks Enterprise VPN Servers
By Lucian Armasu published
Fortinet and Pulse Security customers that haven't updated their VPN servers are now at risk of being targeted by APT5.
AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization Came From Work on Consoles
By Lucian Armasu published
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2019 Review: Lightweight, Simple, Reliable
By Jonas DeMuro published
Kaspersky is short on bonus features, but the core antivirus engine is a class leader, particularly with zero-day threats.
Intel Patches High-Severity Bugs In NUC Kit, Software Tools
By Lucian Armasu published
Intel issued patches for multiple security flaws affecting NUC Kit and other related devices, as well as some Intel software tools.
Microsoft Patches New Wormable Bugs in Massive Security Update
By Lucian Armasu published
Microsoft patched 93 security vulnerabilities for the month of August, including two new wormable bugs.
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