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Canonical has released security updates to fix vulnerabilities in the needrestart and libmodule-scandeps-perl packages, which have been installed by default in Ubuntu since 21.04. The patches address Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) issues that allow local attackers to gain root privileges. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-24024-48991, CVE-2024-10224, and CVE-2024-11003, were discovered by Qualys. They can be … Read more

Lack of common sense can manifest in various ways, often making it hard for others to understand why certain decisions are made or actions taken. In this article, we’ll explore ten behaviors that signify a lack of basic common sense. 1) Ignoring the Obvious Missing obvious details is a trait often associated with those lacking … Read more

Apple has released security updates for its operating systems and web browser to address two zero-day flaws that have been actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309, were discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and are related to JavaScriptCore and cookie management in WebKit. CVE-2024-44308 allows for arbitrary code execution when … Read more

NVIDIA Corp has reported record revenue of $35.1 billion for the third quarter, surpassing its own outlook and posting a 17% sequential increase and 94% year-on-year growth. The data center segment saw significant growth, with $30.8 billion in revenue driven by strong demand for Hopper and H200 products. The company’s AI enterprise revenue is expected … Read more

Microsoft’s latest flight simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, has suffered a disastrous launch, with players experiencing ridiculously long loading screens that have lasted for hours in some cases. The game, published by Microsoft Game Studios and developed by Asobo Studio, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam, with many players reporting missing content and other … Read more

The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified five Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities in the needrestart component used by Ubuntu Servers, posing significant security threats. These vulnerabilities, linked to CVE identifiers, allow any unprivileged user to gain full root access during package installations or upgrades. Needrestart is a utility automatically executed after APT operations, ensuring … Read more

A new study from Stanford and Google DeepMind has successfully created digital replicas of humans, mimicking their values and preferences with impressive accuracy. The researchers conducted a two-hour interview with over 1,000 participants, aged, gender, race, region, education, and political ideology, to gather information about their childhoods, formative memories, careers, and thoughts on immigration policy. … Read more

The increasing adoption of smart contracts has raised concerns about their validity and security. While these automated agreements can provide transparency by executing terms automatically, they are not universally recognized as legally binding. In fact, the legal status of smart contracts varies significantly from one jurisdiction to another. Moreover, coding errors and blockchain security flaws … Read more

A lockdown was triggered at Santa Monica High School after a report of an active shooter, but it was later confirmed as a false alarm. The incident began when SMPD received a call about suspicious activity on the campus. Students were sheltered in place and police officers conducted a thorough search to ensure everyone’s safety. … Read more

Nvidia’s stock dropped less than 2% in after-hours trading following its Q3 earnings release, defying expectations of a massive sell-off. The AI chip leader reported revenue that jumped 94% year-over-year to $35.1 billion, exceeding modest expectations. Management expressed confidence about the rollout of its next-generation Blackwell platform. Nvidia’s CEO highlighted the growing demand for AI … Read more