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1. BootKitty UEFI malware exploits LogoFAIL to infect Linux systems

   By Karlston, 10 hours ago   

   • linux
   • bootkit
   • 0 comments
   • 54 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • 10 hours ago

2. ICYMI: Microsoft released new Windows 11/10 Defender update for installations

   By Karlston, Yesterday at 02:12 AM   

   • windows defender
   • update
   • 0 comments
   • 170 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • Yesterday at 02:12 AM

3. Researchers discover first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux

   By Karlston, Thursday at 02:54 AM   

   • linux
   • bootkit
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • linux
     • bootkit
     • malware
   • 0 comments
   • 238 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • Thursday at 02:54 AM

4. Critical 7-Zip Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code

   By Akaneharuka, Wednesday at 11:08 PM   

   • 7zip
   • vulnerability
   • 0 comments
   • 230 views
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   • Added by Akaneharuka
   • Wednesday at 11:08 PM

5. Bluesky may not train AI on your posts, but others can, and users are furious

   By Karlston, Wednesday at 05:26 PM   

   • bluesky
   • 0 comments
   • 168 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • Wednesday at 05:26 PM

6. Microsoft clarifies it does not use your Office documents to train AI models

   By Karlston, Wednesday at 05:16 PM   

   • microsoft
   • 1 comment
   • 126 views
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   • Comment by Tzcon
   • Wednesday at 05:26 PM

7. Tech giants strongly oppose Australia's ban on social media for children under 16

   By Karlston, November 27
   • 0 comments
   • 123 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • November 27

8. QNAP addresses critical flaws across NAS, router software

   By Karlston, November 26
   • 0 comments
   • 161 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • November 26

9. Microsoft testing Windows 11 support for third-party passkeys

   By Karlston, November 24   

   • windows 11
   • passkeys
   • 0 comments
   • 147 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • November 24

10. Hackers abuse Avast anti-rootkit driver to disable defenses

    By Karlston, November 24   

    • avast
    • vulnerability
    • 0 comments
    • 182 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 24

11. An ad giant wants to run your next TV’s operating system

    By Karlston, November 22   

    • tv
    • ads
    • 0 comments
    • 201 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 22

12. 5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

    By Karlston, November 21   

    • phishing
    • 0 comments
    • 147 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 21

13. Amazon and Audible flooded with 'forex trading' and warez listings

    By Karlston, November 20   

    • amazon
    • audible
    • (and 1 more)

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      • amazon
      • audible
      • spam
    • 0 comments
    • 148 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 20

14. The UK could follow Australia's footsteps in banning social media for those under 16

    By Karlston, November 20   

    • social media
    • australia
    • (and 1 more)

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      • social media
      • australia
      • uk
    • 0 comments
    • 206 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 20

15. Microsoft Edge is getting scareware blocker and secure password deployment option

    By Karlston, November 19   

    • microsoft edge
    • security
    • 0 comments
    • 164 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 19

16. Huge leak reveals what iPhones and Androids the secretive tech tool Graykey can unlock

    By Karlston, November 19   

    • phones
    • unlocking
    • 0 comments
    • 273 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 19

17. Spotify abused to promote pirated software and game cheats

    By Karlston, November 19   

    • spotify
    • 0 comments
    • 147 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 19

18. No, Microsoft doesn't have dirt on you, it's just a sextortion scam

    By Karlston, November 18
    • 1 comment
    • 256 views
    • 
    • Comment by The Boca Deb
    • November 18

19. Fake Bitwarden ads on Facebook push info-stealing Chrome extension

    By Karlston, November 18   

    • facebook
    • malware
    • 1 comment
    • 197 views
    • 
    • Comment by The Boca Deb
    • November 18

20. Security plugin flaw in millions of WordPress sites gives admin access

    By Karlston, November 17   

    • wordpress
    • plugin
    • (and 1 more)

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      • wordpress
      • plugin
      • vulnerability
    • 0 comments
    • 157 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 17

21. T-Mobile confirms it was hacked in recent wave of telecom breaches

    By Karlston, November 17   

    • t-mobile
    • breach
    • 0 comments
    • 176 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 17

22. Frustrated by phone scammers? Let AI-generated grandma 'Daisy' handle them

    By Karlston, November 15   

    • phone scammers
    • 2 comments
    • 207 views
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    • Comment by Mutton
    • November 15

23. New Glove infostealer malware bypasses Chrome’s cookie encryption

    By Karlston, November 15   

    • malware
    • google chrome
    • 0 comments
    • 239 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 15

24. DNA-testing firm vanishes with highly sensitive customer genetic data

    By Karlston, November 14
    • 1 comment
    • 251 views
    • 
    • Comment by Mutton
    • November 14

25. Threads may start displaying ads as early as January 2025

    By Karlston, November 14   

    • threads
    • ads
    • 1 comment
    • 159 views
    • 
    • Comment by Karlston
    • November 14