Windows driver zero-day exploited by Lazarus hackers to install rootkit
The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group exploited a zero-day flaw in the Windows AFD.sys driver to elevate privileges and install the FUDModule rootkit on targeted systems. Microsoft fixed the flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-38193 during its August 2024 Patch Tuesday, along with seven other zero-day vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-38193 is a Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function […]
Toyota confirms breach after stolen data leaks on hacking forum
Toyota confirmed that its network was breached after a threat actor leaked an archive of 240GB of data stolen from the company’s systems on a hacking forum. “We are aware of the situation. The issue is limited in scope and is not a system wide issue,” Toyota told GeekFeed when asked to validate the threat […]
CISA warns of Jenkins RCE bug exploited in ransomware attacks
CISA has added a critical Jenkins vulnerability that can be exploited to gain remote code execution to its catalog of security bugs, warning that it’s actively exploited in attacks. Jenkins is a widely used open-source automation server that helps developers automate the process of building, testing, and deploying software through continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery […]
Android 15 Update: When Is It Coming to Your Phone?
The early versions of Android 15 are already out, giving us a sneak peek at the exciting features and enhancements coming to our devices. However, it’s only the stable build that promises to unleash the full force of the next Android version. Google follows a three-step strategy for the Android OS release, and that applies […]
What is RAID Mode in BIOS? RAID Arrays Explained
Wondering “What is RAID Mode in BIOS”? You’ve come to the right place! Today, I’ll be breaking down all you need to know about RAID mode and how RAID arrays work…or at least, give you a strong crash course on the basics of RAID. I recommend following this article in its intended order for the best […]
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Wi-Fi vs Internet: What’s The Difference? [Beginner’s Guide]
Today, we’re breaking down Wi-Fi vs Internet! What’s the difference between these two often-conflated terms and what do those differences mean for you? How do these technologies even work? I’ll be giving you the definitive beginner’s guide to Wi-Fi vs Internet in this article, so let’s get into it! Wi-Fi vs Internet: What’s The Difference? So, […]
FlightAware configuration error leaked user data for years
Flight tracking platform FlightAware is asking some users to reset their account login passwords due to a data security incident that may have exposed personal information. The technology company is based in Houston, Texas and provides real-time as well as historical flight tracking data. FlightAware is considered the world’s largest flight-tracking platform with a network […]
Windows 11 preview update adds new Power mode options
Windows 11 Build 27686 has a few noteworthy improvements, such as 2TB support for FAT32 storage. It also improves Windows Sandbox and offers greater control over HDR settings, but there’s an undocumented change – the ability to set power mode for different power states. As shown in the screenshot below, Windows 11 will finally let you set different power modes […]
How Many Case Fans Do You Need?
In order to achieve the maximum level of performance from each and every component of your PC, you need to make sure they’re running at optimal temperatures. That also means having the right amount of case fans to cool the system as a whole. But what is the right amount? Well, the answer will depend […]
Acer Nitro 17 Review – Insanely Powerful Gaming Laptop
This budget gaming laptop is affordable, fast, and serves up surprising battery life. The Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42 rises above the budget gaming laptop pack because it solves one of the big issues with shopping for an affordable, fast gaming PC, thanks to battery life that’s better than many other desktop replacements. Nitro is Acer’s […]