SolarWinds has released a patch to address two security flaws in its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software, including a critical vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. The critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-28991, has been rated 9.0 out of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. It is an instance of deserialization of untrusted data and … Read more
A two-month-old vulnerability, known as “PKfail” (CVE-2024-8105), remains a significant risk for millions of devices worldwide. The issue stems from the use of non-production cryptographic keys that are publicly known or leaked in data breaches, leaving Secure Boot devices vulnerable to UEFI bootkit malware attacks. Despite warnings from Binarly, the security firm that discovered the … Read more
Over 1,000 ServiceNow instances have been found misconfigured and exposing sensitive corporate information to external users and potential threat actors. The exposed data includes personally identifiable information (PII), internal system details, user credentials, access tokens for live production systems, and other essential information depending on the Knowledge Base topic. Aaron Costello, chief of SaaS security … Read more
Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest individuals in the world with a net worth of $142 billion, is known for his generosity when it comes to charity. However, when it comes to his children, handouts are not part of the deal. In an HBO documentary, Susie Buffett shared a story that highlights her father’s frugality. … Read more
Google has announced that it will be switching from KYBER to ML-KEM in its Chrome web browser as part of its ongoing efforts to defend against the risk posed by cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs). The change is expected to take effect in Chrome version 131, which is on track for release in early November … Read more
The US v. Google antitrust trial entered its second week, with the Department of Justice questioning Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube and a longtime Google advertising executive. The central question is whether Google bought its competitors to eliminate them from the online advertising market. Mohan argued that Google’s acquisitions were not meant to destroy competition … Read more
The US government is encouraging major chip designers like Nvidia and Apple to use Intel’s foundry services for their artificial intelligence (AI) chip needs. This move aims to establish domestic foundry capabilities and reduce reliance on Taiwan-based Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has been seeking help from US Commerce Department Secretary … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world where building beautiful websites in less time is crucial, using a component library can be a game-changer. Rather than creating each component from scratch, component libraries offer customization opportunities to create whatever design you want. There are plenty of UI libraries out there for building awesome components for React. Here, I’ll … Read more
The Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (ASWFC) has issued an aurora alert, indicating a good chance of seeing the southern lights tonight in certain parts of the country. According to Andrew Jackling, a space weather forecaster, the display will be visible in Tasmania and southern Victoria, with the likelihood being low for South Australia’s skies. … Read more
A new study published in Nature has shed light on two long-debated aspects of Easter Island’s history. The research analyzed the genomes of 15 ancient Rapanui individuals who lived between 1670 and 1950, housed at the Musée de l’Homme in Paris. The study challenges the theory of population collapse due to “ecocide” or environmental mismanagement. … Read more