Category: Technology News
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New Windows Active Directory Flaws Enable Remote Crashes and DDoS Attacks
Security researchers recently received a series of zero-click vulnerabilities in Windows that could turn critical infrastructure into a global botnet. In a presentation at DEF CON 33, the world’s largest hacking convention, SafeBreach Labs researchersrevealed a new class of exploits dubbed the “Win-DoS Epidemic.” These flaws, found across core Windows components, enable attackers to crash…
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Microsoft Lens App Retiring, Transitioning to Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft has announced that the Microsoft Lens app will be retired on mobile (iOS and Android) devices. After September 15, support for the app will end and over time users will no longer be able to create new scans. To replace Microsoft Lens, Microsoft recommends users transition to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app which offers…
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Juniper Networks Releases Update Patching Vulnerabilities in Secure Analytics Software
In its recent security advisory, Juniper Networks has addressed a series of critical vulnerabilities affecting Juniper Secure Analytics (JSA), a tool designed to help enterprises monitor, analyze, and protect their network infrastructure. This update resolves multiple security issues that could have potentially severe consequences for organizations relying on JSA for network security management. These issues…
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Engineers Develop HyperQ, Quantum Virtualization System for Multitasking
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize many fields, from drug development to materials engineering. However, most quantum hardware is designed to handle only a single task at a time, resulting in idle periods and long wait times for researchers trying to run complex algorithms. Recently, researchers from Columbia Engineering have introduced a groundbreaking system…
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Promptware Attacks Pose Security Risks for AI Models and Assistants
A new class of vulnerabilities targeting large language models has been identified, revealing how attackers can manipulate AI systems like Google’s Gemini to perform malicious activities. Recent research by security company SafeBreach details how such prompt-based attacks can be carried out. Promptware involves carefully crafted inputs—texts, images, or audio—that are designed to manipulate an AI’s…
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OpenAI Drops GPT-5, Its Smartest Model Yet
OpenAI has announced the launch of GPT‑5, their most advanced AI model to date. Designed to be smarter, faster, and more versatile, GPT‑5 aims to assist users across various fields—coding, writing, health, and more—with improved accuracy and safety. GPT‑5 is a unified AI platform capable of handling a wide range of tasks. It intelligently determines…
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Research Shows Internet-Connected Medical Devices Left Exposed
Recent research by cybersecurity company Modat uncovered a significant concern with healthcare devices connected to the internet. Over 1.2 million devices were found to be accessible without proper security controls, presenting risks that expose sensitive patient data, including medical images and personal information, to unauthorized parties. Their research used advanced scanning tools to identify vulnerable…
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