Recent Security News
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New Flaws in Fingerprint Sensors Let Attackers Bypass Windows Hello Login
November 22, 2023 at 10:30AM Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in fingerprint sensors on Dell Inspiron 15, Lenovo ThinkPad T14, and Microsoft Surface Pro X laptops. The flaws allow bypassing Windows Hello authentication. Researchers found weaknesses in the fingerprint sensors from Goodix, Synaptics, and ELAN. Exploiting these vulnerabilities requires users to have fingerprint authentication set…
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The Persian Gulf’s March to the Cloud Presents Global Opportunities
November 22, 2023 at 10:05AM The GCC’s rapid expansion of digital infrastructure necessitates the establishment of numerous hyperscale data centers. Although the region traditionally preferred to keep confidential data within sovereign borders due to cultural and regulatory concerns, attitudes have shifted since the pandemic. With increasing adoption of cloud storage and the availability of local…
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185,000 Individuals Impacted by MOVEit Hack at Car Parts Giant AutoZone
November 22, 2023 at 09:06AM AutoZone, the car parts retailer, has informed nearly 185,000 individuals that their personal information was compromised in the MOVEit hacking campaign. Cybercriminals exploited a vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer application to steal information, including social security numbers. AutoZone has temporarily disabled the application, patched the vulnerability, and rebuilt the affected…
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Windows Hello Fingerprint Authentication Bypassed on Popular Laptops
November 22, 2023 at 09:06AM Security researchers successfully bypassed fingerprint authentication on three popular laptops equipped with Windows Hello. Blackwing Intelligence and Microsoft’s MORSE conducted the research, targeting a Dell Inspiron 15, a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, and a Microsoft Surface Pro X. The attacks required physical access to the devices and involved spoofing legitimate user…
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Sam Altman is Back as OpenAI CEO Just Days After Being Removed, Along With a New Board
November 22, 2023 at 09:06AM Sam Altman, the ousted leader of OpenAI, will be returning to the company as CEO with a new board. The board will be led by Bret Taylor, former co-CEO of Salesforce, and will also include Larry Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary, and Adam D’Angelo, Quora CEO. Altman’s removal and subsequent…