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Microsoft's December 2023 Patch Tuesday: 34 fixes, including 1 zero-day
technology2 years ago

Microsoft's December 2023 Patch Tuesday: 34 fixes, including 1 zero-day

Microsoft's December 2023 Patch Tuesday includes security updates for 34 flaws, with one zero-day vulnerability in AMD CPUs. The updates address various vulnerabilities, including remote code execution, elevation of privilege, information disclosure, denial of service, and spoofing. Additionally, Microsoft has fixed a previously disclosed AMD zero-day vulnerability that could potentially expose sensitive data. Other companies, such as Atlassian, Apple, Cisco, Google, SAP, Sierra Wireless, VMware, and WordPress, have also released security updates or advisories for their respective products.

"Bluetooth Security Flaws Expose All Modern Devices to Hijacked Connections and Data Theft"
technology2 years ago

"Bluetooth Security Flaws Expose All Modern Devices to Hijacked Connections and Data Theft"

Two newly-discovered Bluetooth security flaws, collectively named BLUFFS, allow attackers to hijack the connections of all devices using Bluetooth 4.2 to 5.4, including Apple devices. These flaws exploit vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth architecture, enabling device impersonation and man-in-the-middle attacks. All devices running Bluetooth 4.2 to 5.4 are vulnerable, and there is currently no fix for the vulnerabilities. Users are advised to minimize risk by keeping Bluetooth turned off when not in use and avoiding sending sensitive information via Bluetooth in public places.

"Microsoft's November 2023 Patch Tuesday: 5 zero-days and 58 flaws resolved"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft's November 2023 Patch Tuesday: 5 zero-days and 58 flaws resolved"

Microsoft's November 2023 Patch Tuesday includes security updates for 58 flaws and fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities. The updates address various vulnerabilities, including remote code execution, elevation of privilege, information disclosure, denial of service, and spoofing. Three of the zero-day vulnerabilities were actively exploited, while two were publicly disclosed. The fixes cover a range of Microsoft products, including Windows, Azure, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Edge. Other vendors, such as Cisco, Citrix, Google, Juniper, QNAP, SAP, and SysAid, have also released security updates or advisories this month.

"Kell Brook Exposes Weaknesses in Spence-Crawford Showdown; Froch Changes Prediction"
sports2 years ago

"Kell Brook Exposes Weaknesses in Spence-Crawford Showdown; Froch Changes Prediction"

Former welterweight champion Kell Brook has exposed the weaknesses of both Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford ahead of their highly anticipated undisputed showdown. Brook, who fought both fighters in the past, highlighted Spence's tendency to get frustrated and hurt early in fights, while noting that Crawford starts slow but improves as the fight progresses. The upcoming bout is expected to feature intense tactical battles and explosive exchanges.

entertainment2 years ago

The Overrated Succession: Analyzing Kendall's Downfall.

The TV series "Succession" has been overrated, according to a Yahoo Finance senior columnist. While the show offers many laugh-out-loud moments and gratifying eviscerations of the pompous, it is a series of brilliant satirical scenes thinned with relationship tedium and corporate arcana. The show's major flaws include Logan Roy's peculiar management style, excessive voyeurism, all that bickering, a shallow backstory, and the celebrated insults that aren't actually that great.

"Online Community Reveals 50 Flaws and Anomalies of the Human Body"
health2 years ago

"Online Community Reveals 50 Flaws and Anomalies of the Human Body"

Members of the AskReddit community shared their thoughts on the biggest design flaws of the human body, including the useless appendix, crooked teeth, poor vision at birth, and the female reproductive system. Other flaws mentioned were the need for sleep, allergies, chronic pain, and the fact that the brain cannot regenerate cells. Despite these flaws, humans have evolved and adapted over time, and we continue to cope with these imperfections.

"Assessing NHL Playoff Contenders and Standings"
sports2 years ago

"Assessing NHL Playoff Contenders and Standings"

As the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs near, concerns and consternation arise for playoff contenders. Some teams can overcome them, while others succumb to them. This article highlights some of the trepidations facing current playoff contenders, including concerns about goaltending, inability to get over the hump in previous postseasons, and fancy stats not being fancy enough. The article focuses on teams with a playoff probability of greater than 90% as of Wednesday.

"Assessing NHL Playoff Contenders and Standings"
sports2 years ago

"Assessing NHL Playoff Contenders and Standings"

As the NHL playoffs near, there are always concerns and consternation facing current playoff contenders. Some teams can overcome them, while others succumb to them. This article highlights some of the trepidations facing current playoff contenders, including concerns about goaltending, inability to get over the hump in previous postseasons, and fancy stats not being fancy enough.