A newly released open-source tool called Windows Downdate can be used to downgrade up-to-date Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems, reintroducing old vulnerabilities that were previously patched. The tool, developed by SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev, allows users to revert system components to older versions, exposing previously fixed vulnerabilities. The tool is available … Read more
Google has confirmed that a recently patched security flaw in its Chrome browser is being actively exploited by attackers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7965, was described as an improper implementation bug in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. The bug allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page, according to … Read more
Scientists have taken the study of love to a new level by mapping the brain’s response to different forms of love. A recent study found that various types of love, including parental, romantic, and pet-related love, activate unique brain circuits. The research, published in the Cerebral Cortex journal, used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to … Read more
Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence “Balance of the Microverse” have made a groundbreaking discovery in unicellular microalgae, which are the foundation of ocean food chains. They found that old cells can rejuvenate and divide again after reaching nutrient-rich areas in the oceans. Unicellular organisms like microalgae reproduce through cell division, but when nutrients are … Read more
Divorces and breakups are often the result of unsolved problems, resentments, arguments, and old wounds that have accumulated over time. It’s essential to not only solve problems as they arise but handle them in a constructive way. Trevor and Cami, after six years together, have called it quits due to their constant arguing, lack of … Read more
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in developing a quantum internet by creating an exceptionally bright light source that can generate quantum-entangled photons. This technology has the potential to securely transmit data at high speeds over vast distances. The key challenge in building a quantum internet is that the strength of these photons can fade … Read more
As cyberattacks continue to plague organizations and digital users, it’s essential to take proactive measures to safeguard your personal information and privacy. CTVNews.ca spoke to cybersecurity expert Sam Andrey, managing director at The Dais, a Toronto Metropolitan University think tank focused on tech policy. Andrey emphasized the importance of using unique passwords for each account, … Read more