Day: November 4, 2021

US Blacklists Pegasus Spyware Maker

NSO Group plans to fight the trade ban, saying it’s “dismayed” and clinging to the mantra that its tools actually help to prevent terrorism and crime. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Microsoft Warns Windows 11 Features Are Failing Due To Its Expired Certificate

Microsoft has started warning Windows 11 users that certain features in the operating system are failing to load due to an expired certificate. The certificate expired on October 31st, and Microsoft warns that some Windows 11 users aren’t able to open apps like the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, or emoji panel. From a report: A…


Amazon wants you to keep quiet, for a brilliantly sinister reason

You’re talking to your virtual assistants too much. Amazon would very much like to get you out of the habit. …read more Source:: ZDNet


3 Guideposts for Building a Better Incident-Response Plan

Invest and practice: Grant Oviatt, director of incident-response engagements at Red Canary, lays out the key building blocks for effective IR. …read more Source:: Threatpost


JEDI mind tricks: Google said Pentagon contract didn’t align with company values. Now it’s chasing another defence gig

Don’t Be Evil… unless… Google has changed its mind about dealing with the US Department of Defense and is chasing a juicy chunk of the Pentagon’s new Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Three More Remoticon Speakers Complete the Lineup

You know, it’s hard to believe, but Hackaday Remoticon 2021 is just two weeks away. Every year, we work hard to make the ‘con a little better and brighter than the one before it, and this year is no exception. We’ve already got a star-studded list of keynote speakers, and our list of inspiring talks…


First Pill To Treat Covid Gets Approval in UK

The first pill designed to treat symptomatic Covid has been approved by the UK medicines regulator. From a report: The tablet — molnupiravir — will be given twice a day to vulnerable patients recently diagnosed with the disease. In clinical trials the pill, originally developed to treat flu, cut the risk of hospitalisation or death…


Apple Software Exec Warns European App Store Regulation Would Open ‘Pandora’s Box’

Proposed European regulation that could force Apple to allow iPhone users to install software from the web would open ‘”Pandora’s box” and could pose threats to entire networks of computers, Apple software senior vice president Craig Federighi said in a speech on Wednesday. From a report: The remarks at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal represent…


Microsoft report says many employees are stuck on oldy-mouldy computers and should probably be upgraded

What was that, Brad Smith? You’re at climate summit COP26 talking about sustainability plans? You’re breaking up… Going in a tunnel Microsoft published a report today that highlights the “problem” of users sticking with ageing devices.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Free Discord Nitro Offer Used to Steal Steam Credentials

A fake Steam pop-up prompts users to ‘link’ Discord account for free Nitro subs. …read more Source:: Threatpost