Recent Security News
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Cloud Server Abuse Leads to Huge Spike in Botnet Scanning
January 15, 2024 at 06:12AM Security solutions provider Netscout has observed a significant increase in botnet scanning activity, with peak numbers reaching 43,000 devices on December 20. The use of free cloud and hosting servers by attackers to create botnet launch pads has risen, allowing for anonymity and low overhead. The scanning represents reconnaissance activity…
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Juniper Networks Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw in Firewalls, Switches
January 15, 2024 at 06:12AM Juniper Networks has addressed more than 100 vulnerabilities, including the critical CVE-2024-21591 affecting Junos OS. The flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service. Additionally, the company has patched high and medium severity flaws in third-party components. No known attacks exploiting these vulnerabilities have been reported.…
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Ransomware protection deconstructed
January 15, 2024 at 03:55AM Rubrik has selected the top 12 must-see demos of their products, available on demand. The demos cover various aspects, such as reducing complexity, data protection, integrations, and handling data fragmentation. The increasing digital information creates risks, making Rubrik’s data protection management approach valuable. Access The 12 Days of Demos for…
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China loathes AirDrop so much it’s publicized an old flaw in Apple’s P2P protocol
January 14, 2024 at 10:05PM In June 2023, China announced that operators of short-distance ad hoc networks must adhere to socialist principles and require users to disclose their real-world identities. The focus was on technologies like Wi-Fi hotspots and AirDrop, which were used by protestors during COVID-19 lockdowns. Chinese authorities acknowledged AirDrop’s vulnerability to surveillance…
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The new Windows 11 features coming in 2024
January 14, 2024 at 02:36PM In 2024, Windows 11 plans to introduce groundbreaking features for enhanced user experience. These include AI-powered Notepad, USB 80Gbps support, Copilot autostart, enhanced sharing options, lock screen weather updates, and voice access enhancements. Users can share feedback via the Feedback Hub and can look forward to these exciting updates. Here…