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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: Specs, Performance, Price & Release Date – Everything You Need to Know

New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms

New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms

Cyberattack at French hospital exposes health data of 750,000 patients

Cyberattack at French hospital exposes health data of 750,000 patients

Fintech giant Finastra investigates data breach after SFTP hack

Fintech giant Finastra investigates data breach after SFTP hack

MITRE shares 2024's top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses

MITRE shares 2024’s top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses

US charges five linked to Scattered Spider cybercrime gang

US charges five linked to Scattered Spider cybercrime gang

CISA: Network switch RCE flaw impacts critical infrastructure

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U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA is warning about two critical vulnerabilities that allow authentication bypass and remote code execution in Optigo Networks ONS-S8 Aggregation Switch products used in critical infrastructure. The flaws concern weak authentication problems, allowing bypassing of password requirements, and user input validation issues potentially leading to remote code execution, arbitrary file uploads, and directory […]

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Critical Zimbra RCE flaw exploited to backdoor servers using emails

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Hackers are actively exploiting a recently disclosed RCE vulnerability in Zimbra email servers that can be triggered simply by sending specially crafted emails to the SMTP server. The Zimbra remote code execution flaw is tracked as CVE-2024-45519 and exists in Zimbra’s postjournal service, which is used to parse incoming emails over SMTP. Attackers can exploit the […]

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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues

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Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with incompatible Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. Intel SST is an integrated audio DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that handles audio, voice, and speech interactions on devices with Intel Core and Intel Atom processors. The company said in a new […]

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Microsoft warns of Windows 11 24H2 gaming performance issues

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Microsoft has blocked Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on some systems because of known issues causing Asphalt 8 game crashes and Easy Anti-Cheat blue screens. While playing Asphalt 8, the game may freeze with an error when using or exiting it, requiring a game restart to recover. “After installing Windows 11, version 24H2, you might face issues with […]

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Starlink Pricing and Speeds: Everything You Need to Know

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Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has made waves in the tech world. It promises fast speeds and wide coverage, even in remote areas. But how does it stack up in terms of performance and cost? Starlink offers download speeds of 50 to 500 Mbps, depending on the plan you choose. The Standard plan provides 24-220 Mbps for $120 […]

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Gaming PC Build Costs: How to Build Your Rig from $500 to $4,000+

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Building a gaming PC can be an exciting yet daunting task for many enthusiasts. The cost varies widely based on component choices and performance goals. A basic gaming PC can start around $500, while high-end systems can exceed $4,000. The price range reflects the diverse needs of gamers. Budget-conscious players may opt for a $700 build […]

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Rackspace monitoring data stolen in ScienceLogic zero-day attack

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Cloud hosting provider Rackspace suffered a data breach exposing “limited” customer monitoring data after threat actors exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party tool used by the ScienceLogic SL1 platform. ScienceLogic confirmed to GeekFeed that they quickly developed a patch to address the risk and distributed it to all impacted customers while still providing assistance […]

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Ransomware attack forces UMC Health System to divert some patients

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Texas healthcare provider UMC Health System was forced to divert some patients to other locations after a ransomware attack impacted its operations. In an announcement published on its website late last week, which is offline at the time of writing, UMC disclosed it is responding to an IT outage impacting its network. While facilities remain […]

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Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out, here are the new features

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Today, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11, version 24H2, the next feature update for its operating system (also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update). Windows 11 24H2 started rolling out in May to enterprise customers enrolled in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program for Business. It has also been available on Copilot+ […]

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What Is Vsync? Should You Turn It On or Off for Better Gaming Performance?

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VSync, short for vertical synchronization, is a graphics technology that synchronizes a game’s frame rate with a monitor’s refresh rate. It aims to prevent screen tearing, a visual artifact that occurs when the display shows parts of multiple frames in a single screen draw. This can result in a smoother gaming experience, especially in fast-paced games. Many […]

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