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OpenAI’s o3 Model Helps Researcher Uncover Zero-Day Vulnerability in Linux Kernel’s SMB Stack
OpenAI’s o3 artificial intelligence (AI) model recently helped a cybersecurity researcher in uncovering a zero-day vulnerability in Linux. As per the researcher, the flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Server Message Block (SMB) implementation, also known as ksmbd. The previously unknown security flaw is said to be tricky to find since it invo...
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Google Chrome Security Flaws Could Grant Hackers Unauthorised System Access: CERT-In
CERT-In has warned of multiple high-severity security flaws in Google Chrome for Desktop, potentially exposing numerous users. Google has since released patches to address the vulnerabilities. The Indian cybersecurity agency has urged all individuals and organisations using Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux to update to the newest version to safegu...
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Amazon's Vega TV OS Expected to Debut on First Streaming Device in 2025: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a TV streaming device powered by its in-house, Linux-based Vega OS later this year, as it plans to move away from Android-based Fire OS. Amazon is said to be engaging with streaming platforms to convince them to release apps for the new Vega TV OS and is hiring developers for the Vega TV platform.
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Microsoft Uses Security Copilot to Identify 20 Flaws in Open-Source Bootloaders
Microsoft Security Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, was used to discover several previously unknown vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant revealed the list of the security flaws discovered in three commonly used bootloaders. One of the bootloaders is the default for many Linu...
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Google Chat Rolls Out Video Messaging Feature and Transcription Capabilities for Voice Messages
Google has announced new Workspace updates for its messaging platform Google Chat. These features, which include video messaging capability, are aimed at improving the communication between users, saving time and making it more effective. The company also builds upon the voice messaging feature that it introduced earlier this year on Google Chat by...
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Google Chrome Passkey Support Gets an Improvement Allowing Users to Sync Across Devices
Google Chrome is getting a new update that will make it easier for users to sign into their Google Accounts across devices. On Thursday, the Mountain View-based tech giant introduced an update which allows users to add the Google Password Manager PIN on multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. This means users can now ...
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Valve Working on SteamOS Support for Asus ROG Ally, Other Gaming Handhelds: Report
Valve will reportedly support Asus ROG Ally and other rival handhelds with its SteamOS. The company, which sells its own gaming handheld, the Steam Deck, has said that it will allow third-party devices to run its Linux-based operating system.
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Crowdstrike CEO Apologises for Global Tech Outage After Firm Deploys Fix for Issue
CrowdStrike on Friday announced that it has deployed a fix for an issue that caused a global tech outage impacting airlines, banking, healthcare sectors, while cybersecurity company's CEO apologised for the incident on Friday. Meanwhile, Microsoft also resolved the underlying cause for the outage of its 365 apps and services, as systems continue to...
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Google Chrome Updated With Patch for Nasty Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers
Google Chrome users should update their browser in order to remain protected from a serious security flaw that was actively exploited in the wild, according to the company. The vulnerability affects users on outdated versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux by takin advantage of a flaw in a component in Chrome that renders web content on a u...
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Anonymous Coder Nearly Hacks Huge Chunk Of The Internet. How Grave Was It
Outside the world of open-source software, its likely few people would have heard about XZ Utils, a small but widely used tool for data compression in Linux systems.
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GTA 5 Could Unofficially Be Ported to Android, Nintendo Switch and Linux, Leak Shows
Grand Theft Auto 5 has enjoyed a long-lasting life on multiple platforms since its release in 2013. Fuelled by the popularity of GTA Online, GTA 5 continues to attract players on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and PC. Ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 next year, however, GTA 5 could be available to more players on mobile and Nintendo Switch ...
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Google Chrome Update Fixes High-Severity Zero-Day Vulnerability That Was Actively Exploited
Google Chrome has been updated with security patches that fix a flaw allowing malicious users to run dangerous code on a user's computer. Windows, macOS, and Linux computers running Chrome were affected by the flaw, but users who have opted to receive updates automatically should already be protected — others will have to manually check for updat...
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How to Take Screenshots on a Laptop or Desktop Using Windows, macOS or Linux
How to take a screenshot on a laptop might be one of the questions you have if you are running a Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly take a screenshot on your laptop or desktop computer, instead of relying on advanced tools. Here's everything you need to know about taking a screenshot on your laptop.
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Maya OS to Replace Microsoft Windows on Defence Ministry Computers Amid Rising Cyber Threats: Details
Maya OS is reportedly set to replace Microsoft Windows on Ministry of Defence computers, according to a report. The secure operating system is based on Ubuntu, a free and open-source Linux distribution. Here's everything you need to know about Maya OS.
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China Launches Its First Homegrown Open-Source Computer Operating System
China has released its first homegrown open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin, state media said, as the country steps up efforts to cut reliance on US technology.
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OpenAI’s o3 Model Helps Researcher Uncover Zero-Day Vulnerability in Linux Kernel’s SMB Stack
OpenAI’s o3 artificial intelligence (AI) model recently helped a cybersecurity researcher in uncovering a zero-day vulnerability in Linux. As per the researcher, the flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Server Message Block (SMB) implementation, also known as ksmbd. The previously unknown security flaw is said to be tricky to find since it invo...
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Google Chrome Security Flaws Could Grant Hackers Unauthorised System Access: CERT-In
CERT-In has warned of multiple high-severity security flaws in Google Chrome for Desktop, potentially exposing numerous users. Google has since released patches to address the vulnerabilities. The Indian cybersecurity agency has urged all individuals and organisations using Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux to update to the newest version to safegu...
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Amazon's Vega TV OS Expected to Debut on First Streaming Device in 2025: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a TV streaming device powered by its in-house, Linux-based Vega OS later this year, as it plans to move away from Android-based Fire OS. Amazon is said to be engaging with streaming platforms to convince them to release apps for the new Vega TV OS and is hiring developers for the Vega TV platform.
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Microsoft Uses Security Copilot to Identify 20 Flaws in Open-Source Bootloaders
Microsoft Security Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, was used to discover several previously unknown vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant revealed the list of the security flaws discovered in three commonly used bootloaders. One of the bootloaders is the default for many Linu...
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Google Chat Rolls Out Video Messaging Feature and Transcription Capabilities for Voice Messages
Google has announced new Workspace updates for its messaging platform Google Chat. These features, which include video messaging capability, are aimed at improving the communication between users, saving time and making it more effective. The company also builds upon the voice messaging feature that it introduced earlier this year on Google Chat by...
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Google Chrome Passkey Support Gets an Improvement Allowing Users to Sync Across Devices
Google Chrome is getting a new update that will make it easier for users to sign into their Google Accounts across devices. On Thursday, the Mountain View-based tech giant introduced an update which allows users to add the Google Password Manager PIN on multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. This means users can now ...
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Valve Working on SteamOS Support for Asus ROG Ally, Other Gaming Handhelds: Report
Valve will reportedly support Asus ROG Ally and other rival handhelds with its SteamOS. The company, which sells its own gaming handheld, the Steam Deck, has said that it will allow third-party devices to run its Linux-based operating system.
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Crowdstrike CEO Apologises for Global Tech Outage After Firm Deploys Fix for Issue
CrowdStrike on Friday announced that it has deployed a fix for an issue that caused a global tech outage impacting airlines, banking, healthcare sectors, while cybersecurity company's CEO apologised for the incident on Friday. Meanwhile, Microsoft also resolved the underlying cause for the outage of its 365 apps and services, as systems continue to...
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Google Chrome Updated With Patch for Nasty Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers
Google Chrome users should update their browser in order to remain protected from a serious security flaw that was actively exploited in the wild, according to the company. The vulnerability affects users on outdated versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux by takin advantage of a flaw in a component in Chrome that renders web content on a u...
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Anonymous Coder Nearly Hacks Huge Chunk Of The Internet. How Grave Was It
Outside the world of open-source software, its likely few people would have heard about XZ Utils, a small but widely used tool for data compression in Linux systems.
-
GTA 5 Could Unofficially Be Ported to Android, Nintendo Switch and Linux, Leak Shows
Grand Theft Auto 5 has enjoyed a long-lasting life on multiple platforms since its release in 2013. Fuelled by the popularity of GTA Online, GTA 5 continues to attract players on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and PC. Ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 next year, however, GTA 5 could be available to more players on mobile and Nintendo Switch ...
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Google Chrome Update Fixes High-Severity Zero-Day Vulnerability That Was Actively Exploited
Google Chrome has been updated with security patches that fix a flaw allowing malicious users to run dangerous code on a user's computer. Windows, macOS, and Linux computers running Chrome were affected by the flaw, but users who have opted to receive updates automatically should already be protected — others will have to manually check for updat...
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How to Take Screenshots on a Laptop or Desktop Using Windows, macOS or Linux
How to take a screenshot on a laptop might be one of the questions you have if you are running a Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly take a screenshot on your laptop or desktop computer, instead of relying on advanced tools. Here's everything you need to know about taking a screenshot on your laptop.
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Maya OS to Replace Microsoft Windows on Defence Ministry Computers Amid Rising Cyber Threats: Details
Maya OS is reportedly set to replace Microsoft Windows on Ministry of Defence computers, according to a report. The secure operating system is based on Ubuntu, a free and open-source Linux distribution. Here's everything you need to know about Maya OS.
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China Launches Its First Homegrown Open-Source Computer Operating System
China has released its first homegrown open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin, state media said, as the country steps up efforts to cut reliance on US technology.
