Recent Security News
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Microsoft, OpenAI Warn of Nation-State Hackers Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks
February 14, 2024 at 09:46AM Nation-state actors from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China are leveraging artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) to enhance their cyber attacks. Microsoft and OpenAI published a report detailing disruptions to state-affiliated actors’ malicious cyber activities. The report also highlights the use of AI technologies across various phases of…
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DuckDuckGo browser gets end-to-end encrypted sync feature
February 14, 2024 at 09:04AM The DuckDuckGo browser introduces a new end-to-end encrypted Sync & Backup feature, enabling private synchronization of bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. With no need for user accounts, the browser ensures data privacy, also addressing potential unauthorized syncing through a password requirement. Download…
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Zoom Patches Critical Vulnerability in Windows Applications
February 14, 2024 at 09:03AM Zoom patched seven vulnerabilities in its desktop and mobile applications, including a critical-severity bug in Windows software (CVE-2024-24691). The company also addressed high-severity and medium-severity flaws, warning of potential exploitation for conducting denial-of-service attacks or leaking information. Users are urged to update their applications to the latest releases. No reported…
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Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: AMD and Intel Patch Over 100 Vulnerabilities
February 14, 2024 at 09:03AM AMD and Intel released patches for over 100 vulnerabilities, including 21 high-severity vulnerabilities, in their processors and software products. AMD addressed flaws in embedded processors, SEV firmware, and UltraScale and UltraScale+ FPGA series devices. Intel issued patches for various drivers, device firmware, Ethernet tools, and software products, resolving a total…
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Ubuntu ‘command-not-found’ Tool Could Trick Users into Installing Rogue Packages
February 14, 2024 at 08:51AM Cybersecurity researchers discovered a vulnerability in the ‘command-not-found’ utility on Ubuntu systems that could allow threat actors to recommend and install their own malicious packages. The vulnerability stems from the utility’s reliance on the snap repository, potentially leading to deceptive recommendations and software supply chain attacks. Users are urged to…