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BadRAM Attack to Bypass SEV-SNP Attestation Mechanism in AMD CPUs
A team of researchers from the Universities of Leuven, Lübeck, and Birmingham has developed a BadRAM attack (CVE-2024-21944) to bypass the attestation mechanism and compromise environments protected b...
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Jacob Enderson
Bots Aren’t Just Sending You Fake Instagram Follow Requests—They’re Also Clicking on Your Google and Facebook Ads
Why Are Bots Hurting Your Ad Campaigns?
In today's digital marketing world, bots have become more than just an annoyance—they are a major threat to businesses that rely on online advertising to drive...
27 October
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File Encryption: 20+ Popular Utilities
Encryption is a crucial element of security. In this article from the information security systems integrator "Bastion," we will review over 20 different utilities for file encryption and explain how...
04 August
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Windows Users Urged to Update Immediately to Protect Against New Threats
With images of countless blue screens still haunting the headlines, it’s all too easy to forget that while July’s Windows outage was down to CrowdStrike rather than Microsoft, there have been Windows...
28 July
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The Evolution of Online Security: Pass Keys vs Passwords
In the ever-evolving landscape of online security, passwords have long been the primary means of authentication. However, even with the assistance of password managers, they come with their fair share...
01 February
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Jacob Enderson
Security and Safety in the Online Space: 4 Simple Protection Hacks
Digital innovations and how we interact with them are constantly changing, with our lives quickly becoming more and more interconnected and reliant on digital tools and experiences. Gen Z, the first...
22 January
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cPanel Hosting Security: Best Practices for 2023
cPanel hosting is a popular web hosting solution that provides users with a graphical interface for managing their websites and accounts. While cPanel is a powerful and versatile tool, it is important...
17 January
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Pooja Naik
Troubleshooting cPanel Issues: Common Problems and Solutions
In the dynamic realm of web hosting, cPanel stands tall as a cornerstone of efficient website management. It’s the dashboard that empowers site owners with the tools to control their d...
18 December
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Pooja Naik
Website Security: The Importance of Backup & Recovery
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Website security is crucial in today’s digital landscape. With threats like hacking, malware, hardware failures, and natural disasters, implementing a robust backup and recovery st...
29 November 2023
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Pooja Naik
Are You Being Watched? Understanding the Risks of Indoor Smart Cameras
Millions of people across the globe have embraced the convenience of indoor smart cameras in their homes. These devices offer the ability to monitor our surroundings remotely, providing peace of mind...
09 October 2023
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Best Security Approaches for WordPress: Guaranteeing Website Safeguarding
In the fast-paced digital landscape, website security is of paramount importance for businesses and individuals alike. For WordPress websites, being one of the most popular content management systems,...
02 October 2023
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Lucija Petrić
The Benefits of Guest Networks for Your Wi-Fi Party
So you're hosting a party, and your guests can't be without their precious TikTok for more than five minutes. But before the fun begins, you find yourself fiddling with your router settings, exploring...
16 September 2023
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Jacob Enderson
Understanding HTTPS and Its Role in Internet Security
Most web addresses these days start with https, which implies that your connection to the website is secure in some way. So, what exactly is HTTPS, and how safe is it really keeping you?
HTTPS is a pr...
08 September 2023
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GeForce's graphics cards: Nvidia backdoor enables BIOS modifications
With two new flash tools, the BIOS versions of current GeForce graphics cards can be overwritten - even in the RTX 4000 models.
Two hobbyists have managed to do what Nvidia has been trying to prevent...
21 August 2023
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Enhanced Security: Google Introduces Weekly Chrome Updates for Better Protection
Google is taking stronger action against security vulnerabilities and will soon roll out updates for Chrome every week. If you want to stay protected, you will have to restart the browser much more of...
09 August 2023
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Patchday: Critical malware vulnerabilities pose threat to Android 11, 12 and 13
Google and other Android device manufacturers have released their monthly collective security updates.
Attackers can attack Android in many ways and paralyze devices via DoS attack or even execute mal...
09 August 2023
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Inside the Mega Glitch: Unlocking Hidden Windows Functions with a Secret Microsoft Tool
This probably wasn't planned this way: During a so-called bug bash for Windows 11, Microsoft employees accidentally shared a link to the StagingTool, a program that is used internally at Microsoft to...
03 August 2023
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Faster Fixes: Ubuntu's Plan to Reduce Linux Kernel Package Vulnerabilities
Kleber Souza, an engineer at Canonical who maintains Linux kernel packages for Ubuntu, has announced a new kernel update cycle. The new cycle, which is codenamed "4/2", involves generating additional...
03 August 2023
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Security updates: Attackers can compromise Aruba switches
Certain switch models from Aruba are vulnerable. The developers have closed a security hole.
Network admins should update their Aruba switches to the latest version for security reasons. If this is no...
03 August 2023
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Security Considerations for QR Code Scanners in JavaScript Applications
As QR codes continue to gain popularity in various applications, addressing the security considerations surrounding their implementation in JavaScript applications becomes imperative.
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01 August 2023
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Evelyn Kroll
