Microsoft reports new Windows vulnerability
Microsoft reported a "critical" security vulnerability Monday that could affect millions of Windows users. The critical label is the highest severity rating issued to potential threats.
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Computer Sciences
Beyond one server: Decentralizing secure group messaging
In May, WhatsApp made some controversial changes to its terms of service, leaving WhatsApp users with a choice: agree to the terms, or be forced to leave.
Nov 24, 2021
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Security
New software continuously scrambles code to foil cyber attacks
As long as humans are writing software, there will be coding mistakes for malicious hackers to exploit. A single bug can open the door to attackers deleting files, copying credit card numbers or carrying out political mischief.
Nov 16, 2016
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Telecom
Deep neural networks are coming to your phone
How does a self-driving car tell a person apart from a traffic cone? How does Spotify choose songs for my "Discover Weekly" playlist? Why is Gmail's spam filter so effective?
Jan 29, 2020
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Security
Malware seen turning systems into proxies without consent
A cybersecurity company has spotted malware which sets up anonymous proxies on infected personal computers. Lee Mathews in Geek.com said the strain turns infected machines into anonymous proxy hosts.
Security
Research team identifies methods to predict future cyberattacks
Malicious software activities, commonly known as "malware," represent a big threat against modern society.
Apr 4, 2022
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Security
Zero-day bug found in Windows 10, disclosed on Twitter
Another day, another zero-day scare for Windows 10. The latest flaw was published on Twitter, said reports.
Security
Microsoft patch awaited for zero-day vulnerability
A Windows zero-day bug has made the news. By zero-day, it means that a vulnerability has been exposed but it is not yet patched.
Software
What is Log4j? A cybersecurity expert explains the latest internet vulnerability, how bad it is and what's at stake
Log4Shell, an internet vulnerability that affects millions of computers, involves an obscure but nearly ubiquitous piece of software, Log4j. The software is used to record all manner of activities that go on under the hood ...
Dec 23, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Black Friday online shopping: How to up your cybersecurity game and protect your identity
Online shopping is more popular than ever, with global e-commerce sales expected to hit $5.5 trillion in 2022, according to eMarketer.
Nov 25, 2022
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