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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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Vulnerability in AMD CPU Microcode Loader Allowing SEV-SNP Isolation Bypass
Security researchers from Google have published information about a vulnerability (CVE-2024-56161) in AMD processors that affects the microcode loader and allows bypassing the digital signature verifi...
04 February
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Top 5 Best Free Antivirus Software (2025): A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s digital age, protecting your computer from viruses, malware, and cyber threats is essential. Free antivirus software offers a reliable line of defense for users who seek robust security wit...
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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 2024
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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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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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Secure Your Digital Life: Top Password Managers to Protect You in 2025
Did you know the average person faces over 20 data breaches in their lifetime? Weak or reused passwords are often to blame. But there’s good news: password managers can shield you from hackers, simpli...
31 January
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Chrome will start blocking file uploads via HTTP
Google has published a plan to add new mechanisms in Chrome to protect against unsafe file downloads. In Chrome 86, which is scheduled to be released on October 26th, all types of files will be upload...
08 February 2020
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22 Steps to Protect WordPress: Anti-Hacker Security
We have made a compilation of recommendations to protect your WordPress as much as possible. Being the most used content manager in the world, it is quite common for you to receive attacks from hacker...
18 July 2022
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Top 8 Alternatives to Firefox: Enhance Your Browsing Experience
Firefox has long been celebrated for its open source roots, privacy features, and a strong community ethos. However, as browsers evolve, many users are now exploring alternatives that better suit thei...
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Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Grant Local Attackers Root Privileges
Two components of the Linux kernel contain security vulnerabilities that grant local attackers root shell access. A first exploit has been made public.
Two components of the Linux kernel are affected...
10 May 2023
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Why Does Intel Keep Having Security Problems?
In the never ending CPU wars between AMD and Intel, a lot of enthusiasts understandably focus on which of the latest offerings from team red or team blue will give them the best bang for the buck for...
30 June 2020
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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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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 2023
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How to use the chkrootkit command. Linux Tips
In this Linux tip, we’re going to look at the chkrootkit command. It’s a command that will examine your system for rootkits -- generally malicious software that enables unauthorized access...
02 September 2020
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How to share files and printers in Windows?
When you connect your laptop to a new Wi-Fi network, it's never enough for Windows to just connect you and be done with it. It always asks you this rather cryptic question about whether you want your...
15 July 2020
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Ways To Keep Your Anonymous VPS Secure
Online security and reliable hosting service continue to be one of the most discussed topics nowadays. Gone are the days when hackers dwelled in business owners' mistakes and stole vital information....
23 November 2021
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Why You Should Turn On Two Factor Authentication
In 1981, the President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, was shot by a gunman in Washington DC. It wasn’t fatal, but it was close. Reagan was rushed to hospital and in the chaos, the Biscui...
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PS4 and PS5: Sony can not fix huge security vulnerability
There is a security issue in the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 that is impossible to fix, according to an expert. It is "fundamentally" impossible to fix. Sony has known about the danger for about a...
17 September 2022
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Hackers Target iPhones with New Malicious Software
Smartphones like the iPhone produced by Apple are only sometimes safe in locked conditions. If a device has an app called Signal, there's a possibility of the phone getting hacked in the near future....
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