Researchers Leak PoC Exploit for a Critical Windows RCE Vulnerability

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A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit related to a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Windows Print Spooler and patched by Microsoft earlier this month was briefly published online before being taken down. …

GitHub Launches ‘Copilot’ — AI-Powered Code Completion Tool

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GitHub on Tuesday launched a technical preview of a new AI-powered pair programming tool that aims to help software developers write better code across a variety of programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, …

Unpatched Virtual Machine Takeover Bug Affects Google Compute Engine

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An unpatched security vulnerability affecting Google’s Compute Engine platform could be abused by an attacker to take over virtual machines over the network. “This is done by impersonating the metadata …

Google now requires app developers to verify their address and use 2FA

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Google on Monday announced new measures for the Play Store, including requiring developer accounts to turn on 2-Step Verification (2SV), provide an address, and verify their contact details later this year. The …

Hackers Trick Microsoft Into Signing Netfilter Driver Loaded With Rootkit Malware

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Microsoft on Friday said it’s investigating an incident wherein a driver signed by the company turned out to be a malicious Windows rootkit that was observed communicating with command-and-control (C2) …