Malvertising Campaign Exploits Compromised Website to Distribute Malware
A recent malvertising campaign has been identified, leveraging a compromised website to promote fake versions of PyCharm through Google search results using Dynamic Search Ads.
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Urgent Update Required for Atlassian Confluence Due to Critical Vulnerability
Atlassian is urging enterprise administrators to promptly update their on-premises Confluence Data Center and Server installations to address a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2023-22518), which, if exploited by an unauthenticated attacker, could result in “significant data loss.”
UK Reveals New Regulations for Crypto Assets, Excludes DeFi for Now
The UK government has unveiled its comprehensive response to a consultation on crypto asset regulation. Informed by input from companies, experts, and market events, including the FTX incident, the final proposals were released on Monday.
Microsoft Discontinues Windows Insider MVP Program
In a surprising development, Microsoft has decided to bring an end to its Windows Insider MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Program. This decision was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement provided to The Register. The company revealed its intention to retire the program as of December 31, 2023, with existing Windows Insider MVPs being invited to join… Read More »
Exploring with NetStat on Windows 11
When it comes to troubleshooting network-related issues or gaining insight into your system’s network connections, NetStat is a valuable command-line tool for Windows 11 users. NetStat, short for Network Statistics, provides information about network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the basics of NetStat, explore its parameters,… Read More »
Google’s Major Investment in Anthropic
Google is set to pour as much as $2 billion into Anthropic, the AI venture spearheaded by former OpenAI leaders, as confirmed by CNBC.
Okta Faces Market Hit after Security Breach
Okta’s market value plummeted by over $2 billion post the revelation of a security breach in its support systems. This occurrence joins a list of previous security issues linked to Okta and its services, notably the cyber attacks on casinos that left numerous Las Vegas hotel rooms inoperative for days.
Citrix Issues Urgent Security Alert for NetScaler Appliances
Citrix has urgently called on administrators to safeguard NetScaler ADC and Gateway devices from active attacks that exploit the CVE-2023-4966 vulnerability.
How to Log Off Other Users on Windows 11
Whether you’re administering a multi-user system or you’ve just noticed that someone else has left their account logged in on your PC, there are times when you might need to log off other users on a Windows 11 machine. Here’s a straightforward guide on how to achieve that.
How to Edit the Registry from Command Prompt on Windows 10 and 11
Windows Registry, often simply referred to as “the registry,” is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the operating system and for applications that opt to use the registry. While most users are accustomed to using the graphical interface “Registry Editor” (regedit.exe) to view and edit the registry, there’s also a way to manipulate it directly from… Read More »