Microsoft Patches Serious UEFI Secure Boot Flaw After Seven-Month Delay

Microsoft has finally addressed a significant security vulnerability that left Windows 11 open to malware attacks during the boot process. The company patched CVE-2024-7344, a serious flaw in UEFI Secure Boot, after a seven-month delay. The issue allowed hackers to run malware during this critical system phase, exploiting a flaw in how third-party firmware utilities … Read more

Google Accounts Left Open after Startup Failures Expose Sensitive Data

Google’s productivity suite, known as Workspace, is widely used by startups for email, documents, and other back-office matters. However, a security report suggests that many startups fail to properly close their accounts before letting their domains expire, leaving sensitive data exposed. According to Dylan Ayrey, of Truffle Security Co., the failure rate of tech startups … Read more

B&B Spoilers: Steffy’s Plan & Luna’s Paternity Revealed

A dramatic week is ahead for The Bold and the Beautiful. Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is making progress in her plan to take back Forrester Creations, with a new partnership with perfumer Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire). However, things get complicated as Daphne’s seduction plot unfolds, targeting Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor). Meanwhile, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) … Read more

Vulnerability in UEFI Boot Loaders Allows Code Execution

A recently patched security vulnerability (CVE-2024-7344) in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) systems could enable bypassing Secure Boot and executing untrusted code during system boot. This allows attackers to deploy malicious UEFI bootkits on machines with Secure Boot enabled. The affected UEFI application is part of various real-time system recovery software suites developed by several … Read more

Matthew Stafford Hints at NFL Future Amid Postgame Reflections

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford addressed his NFL future just hours after the team lost 28-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s divisional round playoff game. Stafford, who has two years remaining on his contract, seemed uncertain about his plans but expressed confidence in his abilities. “Sure feels like I’ve got football left in … Read more

Sean McVay Stunned by Rams’ Playoff Loss to Eagles

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay expressed his shock and disappointment after his team fell short in the divisional round playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Trailing by six with 2:23 remaining, the Rams had a chance to pull off a stunning comeback. However, they turned the ball over on downs, securing the win for … Read more

Moderna to Get $590M for mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Development

The US Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Moderna approximately $590 million to speed up the development of an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine. The funding will support clinical studies for five additional subtypes of pandemic influenza, expanding the data on mRNA vaccines that may be needed if other strains emerge with pandemic potential. … Read more

Sugary Drinks Linked to 1.2 Million Diabetes Cases, 258,000 Deaths Annually

A new study has quantified the devastating impact of sugary drinks on global health. Researchers from Tufts University found that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. SSBs, including sodas and energy drinks, are high in added sugars but low in nutritional value. The study … Read more

AI Revolution Threatens Email Security: Google’s Solution Offers Hope

The 2025 threat landscape is expected to see an AI revolution that will significantly impact email security. According to a new cyber insurance report, email remains the most common entry point for financial fraud, ransomware, and data breach attacks. However, there’s hope on the horizon. A recent report from At-Bay highlights the benefits of cloud-based … Read more