A critical vulnerability that was recently found in the low-level firmware of Lenovo ThinkPad systems also reportedly exists in products from other vendors, including HP and Gigabyte Technology. An exploit for the vulnerability was published last week and can be used to execute rogue code in the CPU’s privileged SMM (System Management Mode). [ Roger
Read MoreOriginal release date: July 05, 2016 Systems Affected All Symantec and Norton branded antivirus products Overview Symantec and Norton branded antivirus products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Some of these products are in widespread use throughout government and industry. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Description The
Read MoreThe company said its sales event will include discounts on the Segway miniPro, LSTN Troubadours Cherry Wood On-Ear Headphones and Fayebeline Boutique baby onesies. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe phone failed to help return BlackBerry to its glory days as a leader in mobile. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe potential of this fully functional, ridiculously inexpensive little computer is limited only by your imagination. It’s not too late to join the Raspberry Pi bandwagon. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreThe upcoming version of Android introduces a new condition so the “resetPassword” API cannot be used to reset a device’s password. The change impacts both ransomware and disinfectors. Twitter Card Style: summary Android.Lockdroid.E variants with new functionality emerged during the last quarter of 2015 as part of the continued Android ransomware evolution. read more Source:
Read MoreThe latest Microsoft rumors are pointing to a Windows 10 hardware launch this Fall, but no brand-new Kaby Lake-powered Surface devices until later 2017. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreThe company’s R&D chief claims this technology could be ready as early as 2020 or 2021. Source: CNet
Read MoreThis probably comes as a bit of a bummer to the millions of non-Americans driving VW’s dirty diesels. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe days of simple endpoint protection are over. Scanning and screening for malware has become a very complex process, and most traditional anti-malware tools only find a small fraction of potential infections. Nowadays there are numerous advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, all claiming to find and block the most subtle attacks, even ones
Read MoreAfter extensive testing of 10 advanced endpoint protection products, we have identified a series of broad industry trends: 1. Virus signatures are passé. Creating a virus with a unique signature is child’s play, thanks to the nearly automated virus construction kits that have filled the internet over the past several years. Instead, many of today’s
Read MoreI’ve shared a lot of security knowledge in my tenure as InfoWorld’s Security Advisor. But what I’ve never shared before is that much of my initial computer security defense knowledge, which I turned into my first book, came from trying to stop my teenage stepson from being a malicious hacker. I was newly dating his mother
Read MoreSecurity experts claim a group of Chinese cybercriminals has gained access to millions of smartphones around the world. Source: CNet
Read MoreIntroduction and design Gigabyte’s P35W v5 gaming laptop costs a reasonable $1,877 (about £1,300, or AU$2,599), but the firm has packed an awful lot in: high-end Nvidia and Intel hardware, an M.2 SSD drive and a 4K display so that you can chew through all of the dazzling titles on our best 4K games list.
Read MoreThere are many YouTube downloaders, but Free YouTube to MP3 Converter does something slightly different: it just grabs the audio. You might want to use it to grab the audio from a concert someone has uploaded, or perhaps save the narration from a vlog. With support for saving audio as MP3, M4A (AAC), WAV, FLAC,
Read MoreTreat your lithium polymer batteries well and they’ll deliver hours and hours of flying excitement. Don’t, and things can go horribly wrong. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social media platform is all the rage with young people, but there’s a new crowd flocking to Snapchat and they’re not all there for the toast filters. Source: CNet
Read MoreChina has raised concerns over internet censorship after warning news organisations not to fabricate false news or use social media as a source without careful verification. Source: CNet
Read MoreAn auction of coveted Hollywood memorabilia has pulled pop culture fans out of the woodwork, with original costumes and props from Star Wars and Star Trek raking in tens of thousands of dollars. Source: CNet
Read MoreJuno successfully enters Jupiter’s orbit and Google is there to congratulate the NASA team with a pixelated, animated doodle. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Chinese giant posted the shot to its Google+ page, but has since taken it down. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Missouri Department of Transportation has announced plans to bring solar-powered, LED-lit road panels to part of Route 66 in a bid to upgrade the retro roadway. Source: CNet
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