Hackers are exploiting ConnectWise flaws to deploy LockBit ransomware, security experts warn

Security experts are warning that a pair of high-risk flaws in a popular remote access tool are being exploited by hackers to deploy LockBit ransomware — days after authorities announced that they had disrupted the notorious Russia-linked cybercrime gang. Researchers at cybersecurity companies Huntress and Sophos told TechCrunch on Thursday that both had observed LockBit …

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AMD and Apple face a dangerous new security flaw

Trail of Bits Researchers from cybersecurity firm Trail of Bits just found a vulnerability that affects some of the biggest brands in tech, namely Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm. The vulnerability, dubbed LeftoverLocals, affects graphics cards made by those companies. That makes it pretty widespread, with it affecting devices ranging from PCs and servers to tablets …

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Intel CPUs are leaking passwords and killing performance

Intel A scary vulnerability has recently been discovered in some Intel processors, and while the best CPUs are not affected, billions of chips could be. According to the researcher who first spotted the Downfall vulnerability, “everyone on the internet is affected.” This is made worse by the fact that a skilled hacker could steal some …

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