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New Specula tool uses Outlook for remote code execution in Windows
Microsoft Outlook can be turned into a C2 beacon to remotely execute code, as demonstrated by a new red team post-exploitation framework named “Specula,” released today by cybersecurity firm TrustedSec. This C2 framework works by creating a custom Outlook Home Page using WebView by exploiting CVE-2017-11774, an Outlook security feature bypass vulnerability patched in October 2017. “In […]
1 million HotJar users vulnerable to XSS attacks
By combining OAuth features with an age-old cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, Salt Labs researchers were able to take over any account in HotJar and Business Insider online services. Because HotJar serves more than 1 million websites, including, Adobe, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Nintendo, security pros considered the issue serious, even though many protections were layered into […]
Asus TUF Gaming A14 review: Understated endurance
I was impressed with Asus’ thin and light TUF Gaming A14 laptop when I first got hands-on with it ahead of Computex earlier this year. For a sub-brand that Asus has typically treated as a budget alternative to its Strix or Zephyrus lineups, the A14 looks and feels premium, with a metal lid and base. […]
Apple releases iOS 18 developer beta 4: What’s new, how to install and more
Apple has released iOS 18 developer beta four for eligible iPhone models. The new platform update brings several new improvements and changes, including new camera settings, icon redesigns, and wider Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging support. There is no sign of Apple Intelligence yet on the new beta version, but Apple is expected to start testing the […]
US offers $10M for tips on DPRK hacker linked to Maui ransomware attacks
The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information that could help capture a North Korean military hacker identified as Rim Jong Hyok. Part of the Andariel North Korean hacking group, Hyok and other Andariel operatives were linked to Maui ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare organizations across the […]
PKfail Secure Boot bypass lets attackers install UEFI malware
Hundreds of UEFI products from 10 vendors are susceptible to compromise due to a critical firmware supply-chain issue known as PKfail, which allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot and install malware. As the Binarly Research Team found, affected devices use a test Secure Boot “master key”—also known as Platform Key (PK)—generated by American Megatrends International […]
The Best CPU for Gaming in 2024
Our picks below will show you the best CPU for gaming. Of course, when shopping for the best CPU for gaming, you’ll want to balance performance and features with your budget. You can also see how all of these processors stack up in our CPU benchmarks hierarchy, and for detailed help on picking the best […]
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Master X Motherboard Review
Gigabyte’s updated Z790 Aorus Master X ($550) is a definite (though iterative) improvement over the original. You get Wi-Fi 7, 10GbE, EZ Latches all around, 14 USB ports on the rear IO, and some of the fastest memory support for the platform. But $550, it’s not cheap, and the price increase (for all new boards) […]
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs rumoured to be remarkably cheaper than Zen 4
Alleged prices of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors have leaked online. The top-spec models will be $150 cheaper than their Zen 4 predecessors and hit shelves on July 31. AMD revealed just about everything one needs to know about its Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 CPUs, except for one key component: price. A new […]
Apple Could Release The First Public Beta Of iOS 18 Tomorrow For The iPhone
Apple released the first beta of iOS 18 to developers soon after its developer event last month, which was packed with a handful of new features the company announced at the WWDC event. Up until now, the company has seeded three developer betas, each more stable than its predecessor, and we expect the company to […]