22 Nov, 2024

Hackers now use ZIP file concatenation to evade detection

Hackers are targeting Windows machines using the ZIP file concatenation technique to deliver malicious payloads in compressed archives without security solutions detecting them. The technique exploits the different methods ZIP parsers and archive managers handle concatenated ZIP files. This new trend was spotted by Perception Point, who discovered a a concatentated ZIP archive hiding a trojan while […]

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Microsoft investigates OneDrive issue causing macOS app freezes

​Microsoft is investigating a newly acknowledged issue causing macOS applications to hang when opening or saving files in OneDrive. As the company explained, this known issue impacts only systems running macOS Sequoia, Apple’s latest operating system release. “Opening or saving files within Desktop or Documents folders can cause the file’s app to freeze. This occurs […]

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New AI features in Windows 11 Paint and Notepad

As part of its efforts to add AI everywhere, Microsoft is now bringing AI features to the popular Paint and Notepad apps on Windows 11. Microsoft’s Paint is getting generative erase feature, which allows you to remove unwanted object from the images. It’s similar to Photos app’s existing Generative Erase feature, but it’s now directly […]

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Windows 11 is adding a ‘Share’ button to the Start menu and Taskbar

Microsoft wants you to share content/items more frequently, so it’s now adding the “Share” button everywhere, including the Start menu and even the taskbar. Windows 11’s Share UI is a built-in feature that lets you quickly share content from apps or files. When you use the Share button, a panel appears showing options to share […]

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Cisco Catalyst 9300: Password Recovery Procedure Explained

If you’ve forgotten the password to your Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch, don’t worry. There’s a standard recovery procedure to regain access, involving several steps to ensure security while restoring control. How to Reset a Forgotten Password on a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switch Step 1: Accessing the Bootloader Mode Step 2: Bypassing the Startup Configuration The […]

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Malicious PyPI package with 37,000 downloads steals AWS keys

A malicious Python package named ‘fabrice’ has been present in the Python Package Index (PyPI) since 2021, stealing Amazon Web Services credentials from unsuspecting developers. According to application security company Socket, the package has been downloaded more than 37,000 times and executes platform-specific scripts for Windows and Linux. The large number of downloads is accounted by fabrice typosquatting the […]

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Microsoft says recent Windows 11 updates break SSH connections

Microsoft has confirmed that last month’s Windows security updates are breaking SSH connections on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems. This newly acknowledged issue affects enterprise, IOT, and education customers, but the company says that only a “limited number” of devices are impacted. Microsoft is also investigating whether consumer customers using Windows 11 Home […]

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Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts

As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus “winter heating allowance” and “cost of living support” scam texts. The scam campaign is opportunistic given the UK government’s recent controversial stance on cutting winter fuel payments from approximately 10 million pensioners across Britain. Lookalike GOV.UK pages Scammers […]

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Google says “Enhanced protection” feature in Chrome now uses AI

Google has quietly updated the description of one of Chrome’s security features, “Enchaned protection,” to confirm that it will be powered by AI in a future release. It’s unclear what has changed, but as spotted by Leo on X, Google is updating its Enhanced protection mode in Chrome’s Safe Browsing feature to include AI-powered protection. This feature now uses AI […]

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AM4 Motherboards – The Best Choices

AM4 motherboards remain a popular choice for PC builders in 2025, and will continue to be popular in 2025. These boards support a wide range of AMD Ryzen processors including the still popular Zen 3 series, offering excellent performance and value. The best AM4 motherboards balance features, price, and compatibility to suit different needs and budgets. Top choices […]

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