All articles tagged with #romcom
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Slate
Season 2 of Netflix's surprise hit rom-com 'Nobody Wants This' continues to focus on a couple at an impasse over religion, with the series criticized for its lack of plot development and superficial treatment of its Jewish themes, raising questions about its purpose and depth.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TV Insider
The article summarizes various TV shows including the return of the romcom 'Nobody Wants This' for a second season, the dramatic finale of 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva', a leak investigation in 'Matlock', and chaotic crises in '9-1-1' and its Nashville spinoff, highlighting ongoing storylines and upcoming episodes.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by theregister.com
Russia-linked attackers exploited a high-severity WinRAR vulnerability (CVE-2025-8088) before it was patched, using targeted spearphishing campaigns against European and Canadian companies. The vulnerability involves a path-traversal flaw that was exploited via malicious archives containing ADSes, leading to malware deployment and backdoors like Mythic, SnipBot, and RustyClaw. Multiple threat groups, including RomCom and Paper Werewolf, have used this zero-day in targeted attacks, highlighting the importance of timely updates and vigilance.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers discovered a zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR, exploited by the Russia-aligned group RomCom in targeted campaigns against European and Canadian sectors, leading to the deployment of backdoors and malware. WinRAR released a patch promptly, and users are advised to update immediately to mitigate ongoing threats.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Megan Stalter, known for her role in Hacks, stars in Lena Dunham's new semi-autobiographical romcom series Too Much, which explores themes of love, acceptance, and embracing one's 'too much' personality, drawing from Dunham's own experiences and highlighting Stalter's bold, comedic persona.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Deadline
'Materialists' is a nuanced romantic dramedy by Celine Song that explores love, money, and personal growth through the story of a matchmaker, Lucy, played by Dakota Johnson, who navigates her own romantic dilemmas involving her ex and a wealthy suitor, set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
A Russian state-sponsored group known as RomCom has been confirmed to exploit a zero-click cyber attack using two zero-day vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Windows, with severity ratings of 9.8 and 8.8, respectively. This attack installs a backdoor on Windows systems, primarily targeting sectors in Europe and North America. The vulnerabilities have been patched, but organizations are urged to update their systems promptly to mitigate risks. RomCom, also known as Storm-0978, has been active since at least 2022, engaging in espionage and cybercrime operations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Microsoft has issued a warning to 450 million Windows users to update their systems following the discovery of a critical vulnerability exploited by the RomCom cyber threat group. This vulnerability, now patched, allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on PCs through a combination of Windows and browser flaws. With Windows 10 support ending in 2025, Microsoft offers a $30 extension for an additional year, but many users will need to upgrade to Windows 11 or new hardware to maintain security. The situation is expected to impact PC sales, with a forecasted recovery in 2025.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Microsoft has issued a warning to 450 million Windows users to update their systems following the discovery of a critical vulnerability exploited by the RomCom cyber threat group. The vulnerability, identified by ESET, involves a Windows flaw and a browser vulnerability that allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. While patches have been released, users on unsupported systems are at risk. Microsoft offers a $30 extension for Windows 10 support, but users are urged to upgrade to Windows 11 or update their hardware to maintain security.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Security researchers have discovered two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by the Russian-linked hacking group RomCom, targeting Firefox and Windows users in Europe and North America. The group used these vulnerabilities to create a 'zero-click' exploit, allowing them to install malware without user interaction. Mozilla and Microsoft have since patched the vulnerabilities. RomCom is known for cyberattacks supporting Russian interests, including a recent ransomware attack on Casio.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hacker News
The Russia-aligned threat actor RomCom has exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Windows to deliver a backdoor on victim systems. The vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-9680 in Firefox and CVE-2024-49039 in Windows, allow for zero-click code execution and privilege escalation, respectively. RomCom used a fake website to redirect victims to a server hosting the malicious payload, leading to the installation of RomCom RAT. The attacks primarily targeted users in Europe and North America, highlighting RomCom's sophisticated cybercrime and espionage capabilities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by We Live Security
ESET researchers have identified a critical zero-day vulnerability in Mozilla products, exploited by the Russia-aligned group RomCom, allowing arbitrary code execution in Firefox, Thunderbird, and Tor Browser. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-9680, when combined with another Windows zero-day, CVE-2024-49039, enables attackers to install the RomCom backdoor without user interaction. The attack targets various sectors globally, with patches released by Mozilla and Microsoft to address these vulnerabilities. RomCom is known for both cybercrime and espionage activities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Renée Zellweger returns in "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," the fourth and final installment of the rom-com series, set to premiere on Peacock on February 13. The film, based on Helen Fielding's third novel, features returning stars Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, alongside newcomers like Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The plot follows Bridget as a widowed single mother navigating work, romance, and family life. Directed by Michael Morris, the film is co-financed by StudioCanal and Miramax.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
"Anyone But You," a romcom starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, has surprised the film industry with its strong box office performance, defying the trend of romcoms being relegated to streaming services. The film's success is attributed to positive word of mouth, lack of competition in the winter season, and a resurgence of interest in the romcom genre by large studios. Its adult-oriented content and the rising stars of its lead actors have also contributed to its appeal, signaling a potential shift in Hollywood's approach to producing and marketing romantic comedies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Outkick
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, after an impressive rookie season, has expressed his interest in pursuing an acting career post-football, potentially in romantic comedies or TV shows like "Power" or "Snowfall." Stroud, who had a challenging childhood with his father incarcerated, finds movies and TV shows to be a form of escape and inspiration. Despite the hardships, Stroud maintains a sense of humor and a strong performance on the field, nearing a milestone of 4,000 passing yards in his rookie season.