Recent Security News

  • SpyNote Android malware spreads via fake volcano eruption alerts

    October 17, 2023 at 11:54AM The Android ‘SpyNote’ malware was recently observed in attacks in Italy. The malware disguised itself as a fake ‘IT-alert’ public alert service, infecting visitors with information-stealing capabilities. The malware is distributed through a website that mimics the real IT-alert site, urging users to install the app for updates on an…

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  • Critical Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Open Source CasaOS Cloud Software

    October 17, 2023 at 10:51AM Two critical security flaws have been discovered in the CasaOS personal cloud software. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to bypass authentication and gain full access to the CasaOS dashboard. Additionally, attackers can exploit third-party applications to execute arbitrary commands on the system and gain persistent access. The flaws have been addressed…

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  • Beyond Quantum: MemComputing ASICs Could Shatter 2048-bit RSA Encryption

    October 17, 2023 at 10:48AM MemComputing is a company that aims to break the von Neumann bottleneck in computing by combining processing and data in memory. This could potentially solve complex mathematical problems, such as prime factorization, that are currently difficult for classical computers. The company’s software emulation has shown promising results in reducing the…

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  • Microsoft fixes known issue causing Outlook freezes, slow starts

    October 17, 2023 at 10:04AM Microsoft has resolved a known issue with Outlook for Microsoft 365 users that was causing slow starts and freezes. The problem occurred during cache re-priming and was related to difficulties in determining the default state of the cache. A fix has been released in the Beta Channel and will roll…

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  • Fighting off cyberattacks? Make sure user credentials aren’t compromised

    October 17, 2023 at 10:04AM Threat actors are constantly finding new ways to trick end-users into giving up their credentials, leading to a rise in credential theft. Cybercriminals target credentials because people often reuse the same login information across multiple sites, giving hackers access to sensitive accounts. They use social engineering tactics like tailgating, spear…

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