Microsoft Releases Exploit For MacOS Sandbox Escape Bug
Microsoft has released exploit code for a Sandbox Escape vulnerability in macOS. The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-26706 could allow attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute code on the system. The technical details of Microsoft explain how to avoid the macOS App Sandbox rules to allow malicious macro code in Word documents to execute commands […]
Bandai Namco Confirms Cyberattack After BlackCat Ransomware Threat
Bandai Namco has confirmed a cyberattack that may have led to the theft of customer data. Bandai Namco’s disclosure follows an announcement by the BlackCat ransomware gang, which claims to have breached Bandai Namco while stealing corporate data in the process. Bandai Namco is a Japanese publisher of popular games such as Elden Ring, Dark […]
Researchers Discover New Lilith Ransomware
A new ransomware operation has been launched under the name “Lilith.” The ransomware was discovered by JAMESWT. Lilith is a C/C++ console-based ransomware designed for 64-bit versions of Windows. The ransomware operation engage in double extortion attacks. The analysis of Cyble researchers shows that before encryption process is initiated, Lilith creates and drops ransom notes […]
CISA Orders Agencies To Patch New Windows Zero-day Vulnerability
CISA has instructed organizations to fix an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Client/Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS). The bug, which is being tracked as CVE-2022-22047, affects server platforms as well as client Windows platforms, including the latest versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022. CISA has given agencies three weeks until August 2 […]
Amazon Admits Supplying Ring Camera Footage To Police Without Warrant
In response to recent questions from Senator Ed Markey, Amazon admitted that it provided user material to police 11 times this year, in violation of its position that law enforcement agencies can only gain access to a camera owner’s recordings with their express permission or a court order. Ring is Amazon’s surveillance subsidiary. The revelation […]
Almost 40% Of Gen Z Prefer Using TikTok And Instagram For Search Over Google
According to internal Google data, almost 40% of Gen Z prefer TikTok and Instagram to Google Search and Maps. Google confirmed this statistic saying, “we face robust competition from an array of sources, including general and specialized search engines, as well as dedicated apps.” A Google executive explained that the TikTok format is changing the […]
Four-day Trial To Decide Twitter Lawsuit Against Musk
According to court documents, the first female chief justice of the Delaware Business Court will oversee Twitter’s lawsuit against Elon Musk. The lawsuit seeks to hold Musk to his agreement to buy the social media platform for US$44 billion. One of McCormick’s first decisions will be a request from Twitter to hold a four-day trial […]
Apple’s iPhone Market Continues To Thrive Despite Smartphone Market Decline
Two sources in the iPhone supply chain with direct knowledge of the matter said that iPhone sales have continued to perform well in July despite declining demand for other smartphone makers. While some analysts expect Apple’s iPhone 13 shipments to decline in the just-ended fiscal third quarter, they also expect the company to outperform its […]
Twitter Dismiss Claims Of Company-wide Layoffs
In a filing on Wednesday, Twitter said that it is not considering company-wide layoffs. Twitter, however, said that it is in the process of restructuring the business. Twitter’s clarification follows a decision to suspend hiring and review all existing job vacancies to determine whether any “should be pulled back.” Twitter has been in the headlines […]
Celsius Network Files For Bankruptcy
Celsius Network, one of the largest cryptocurrency lenders, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company stated that the decision to file for bankruptcy would give the company an “opportunity to stabilize its business.” The startup was valued at US$3.25 billion when it expanded its “oversubscribed” Series B financing round to US$750 million in November. In […]
