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Under certain conditions, attackers can chain a set of vulnerabilities in multiple components of the CUPS open-source printing system to execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable machines. Tracked as CVE-2024-47076 (libcupsfilters), CVE-2024-47175 (libppd), CVE-2024-47176 (cups-browsed) and CVE-2024-47177 (cups-filters) and discovered by Simone Margaritelli, these security flaws don’t affect systems in their default configuration. CUPS (short…
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‘All versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) are affected by [the vulnerabilities] but are not vulnerable in their default configurations,’ the IBM-owned company said. Red Hat warned Thursday that four newly discovered vulnerabilities — which are rated as “important” and affect all versions of Enterprise Linux — could enable remote execution of code. “All…
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A new variant of the RomCom malware called SnipBot, has been used in attacks that pivot on the network to steal data from compromised systems. Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 researchers discovered the new version of the malware after analyzing a DLL module used in SnipBot attacks. The latest SnipBot campaigns appear to target a…
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A group of security researchers discovered critical flaws in Kia’s dealer portal that could let hackers locate and steal millions of Kia cars made after 2013 using just the targeted vehicle’s license plate. Almost two years ago, in 2022, some of the hackers in this group, including security researcher and bug bounty hunter Sam Curry, found…
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‘Advizex was a really good partner because they helped us figure out and think through the financing portion of how we could commit to the order,’ says Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot. ‘They were able to help finance the order before those chips were delivered.’ Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot was determined to drive the…
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‘To be clear, this decision is not based on a lack of faith in Intel or our strategy. In fact, I’ve never been more confident in the long-term prospects of success for Intel,’ writes departing Intel channel stalwart Jason Kimrey in a LinkedIn post as the company makes big cuts and changes. Departing Intel channel…
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The Tor Project and Tails OS are merging operations to better collaborate for a free internet by protecting users from surveillance and censorship. The idea of the merger came late last year from Tails, due to the organization outgrowing the existing structure and to protect its workers from the added stress of expanding the framework.…
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Ketan Karkhanis, whose dozen-plus years at Salesforce include managing product development of the company’s Einstein Analytics, fills the post that’s been vacant since former CEO Sudheesh Nair left in March. ThoughtSpot has named former Salesforce executive Ketan Karkhanis (pictured) as the data analytics company’s new CEO, filling the top executive post that has been open…
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Digital Security Keep your cool, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and other tips for staying unshaken by fraudsters’ scare tactics 25 Sep 2024 • , 5 min. read We live in fast-paced and often worrying times, and fraudsters are primed to take advantage. Fear can be a powerful weapon and scammers know how to…
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‘Together, we will deliver more AI-driven, streamlined, and comprehensive insights that enable an agile, resilient, and productive workforce,’ says HP executive Faisal Masud, regarding the acquisition of Vyopta. Hewlett Packard has acquired collaboration management standout Vyopta in a move to boost HP’s Workforce Experience Platform and to provide its customers with more AI-driven insights. “Vyopta…
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