Experts Uncover Severe AWS Flaws Leading to RCE, Data Theft, and Full-Service Takeovers

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered multiple critical flaws in Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings that, if successfully exploited, could result in serious consequences.
“The impact of these vulnerabilities range between remote code execution (RCE), full-service user takeover (which might provide powerful administrative access), manipulation of AI modules, exposing sensitive data, data

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Intel has news – good, bad and ugly – about Raptor Lake bug patch. Here’s what to know

Users must download and install a BIOS update as the patch won’t be made available via Windows Update.

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Australian Enterprises Coming 4th in 2024 Global Survey of Generative AI Usage

Businesses in China, the U.K. and the U.S. are using generative AI more than Australia. But the Aussies lead in understanding, planning for, and implementing generative AI use policies.

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5 Types of IVR Testing Tools and When To Use Each

Discover the difference between types of IVR testing tools, ensuring optimal performance and security for your business phone system. Plus, we’ll show you when to DIY or call in the pros.

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Microsoft Reveals Four OpenVPN Flaws Leading to Potential RCE and LPE

Microsoft on Thursday disclosed four medium-severity security flaws in the open-source OpenVPN software that could be chained to achieve remote code execution (RCE) and local privilege escalation (LPE).
“This attack chain could enable attackers to gain full control over targeted endpoints, potentially resulting in data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive information

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Flaws in Ubiquitous ATM Software Could Have Let Attackers Take Over Cash Machines

Six vulnerabilities in ATM-maker Diebold Nixdorf’s popular Vynamic Security Suite could have been exploited to control ATMs using “relatively simplistic attacks.”

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Solar Power Installations Worldwide Open to Cloud API Bugs

The weaknesses gave attackers an avenue to take over millions of photovoltaic devices connected to Solarman and Deye’s cloud-hosted management systems.

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Media and Victims Find Common Ground Against Hackers

In a panel at Black Hat 2024, journalists and investigators explain their differing goals when a victim organization is breached.

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