October 10, 2023 at 12:38PM Microsoft plans to phase out VBScript in future Windows releases, after 30 years of use. VBScript will become an on-demand feature until it is completely removed from the operating system. This decision is likely related to the discontinuation of Internet Explorer, which eliminates a major infection vector for malware. Microsoft … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 09:54AM A new zero-day vulnerability called ‘HTTP/2 Rapid Reset’ has been exploited by malicious actors to launch massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Cloudflare, Google, and AWS have all experienced record-breaking attacks, with the largest reaching 398 million requests per second. The attacks leverage a feature in the HTTP/2 protocol and have … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 09:00AM Google has announced that all users can now set up passkeys by default, allowing for passwordless logins. Passkeys use public-key cryptography to authenticate users’ access to websites and apps, eliminating the need for usernames and passwords. This adds convenience and enhances security, as passkeys are phishing-resistant. Microsoft, eBay, and Uber … Read more