The artificial intelligence surge has spurred a unique movement — enthusiasts are modifying legacy graphics cards for new life. In a noteworthy instance, tech hobbyists have manipulated the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti to pack twice its original VRAM, increasing from 11 GB to an impressive 22 GB. This isn’t merely a small enhancement; it represents a substantial upgrade that’s
The breach targeting Ivanti Connect Secure, manifested through the SSRF vulnerability CVE-2024-21893, underscores the sophistication of cyber-attacks and their impact on contemporary software. Assigned a high severity score due to its potential for widespread compromise, this particular flaw allows attackers to bypass normal authentication processes, granting them unauthorized access. As adversaries exploit such vulnerabilities, the incident serves as a stark
The era of rapid digital transformation has introduced an unprecedented integration of open-source packages into software development. As a consequence, application security has become more convoluted and susceptible to intelligent threats that traditional Static Code Analysis (SCA) tools struggle to address effectively. Myrror Security is at the forefront of this challenge, bridging the gap between existing security practices and the
Binance’s Trust Wallet, a popular cryptocurrency storage app for iOS, has experienced a critical security lapse. This flaw, uncovered by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has significantly impacted wallet security by making it possible for hackers to decipher wallet passwords and unlawfully access users’ cryptocurrency assets. In July 2023, the vulnerability was maliciously exploited, leading to
The cybersecurity crisis in the heart of France has laid bare the vulnerabilities in the digital defenses of Viamedis and Almerys. The alarming number of individuals affected is a testament to the significant responsibility healthcare payment managers have in safeguarding patient data. The compromised information includes sensitive personal identifiers such as marital status, dates of birth, social security numbers, and
As we approach 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) is preparing to bolster the US against advanced cyber threats. The JCDC is an innovative initiative designed to unite government and private sector capabilities to build a resilient defense against cyber adversaries. Recognizing that future cyber threats will not differentiate between government and private
Microsoft has released an advisory about a critical flaw in its Exchange Server, designated as CVE-2024-21410, which poses a grave cybersecurity threat. Assigned a high severity score of 9.8, this vulnerability is being exploited to carry out privilege escalation attacks, allowing perpetrators to impersonate legitimate users by misusing their Net-NTLMv2 hashes to gain unauthorized access to the server. This security
The tech world is abuzz as Nvidia’s RTX 4070 Super undergoes early price cuts. The card, which made a splash with a $599.99 US launch price, has seen a slight $10 reduction at retailers like Newegg and Amazon. This early price adjustment to $589.99 may signal further discounts ahead. Across the pond in the UK, a Zotac model initially priced
In a trend that’s raising alarms in the world of cybersecurity, advanced malware is taking a page out of the playbook of stealthy undersea conflicts. Reporting from SecurityWeek Network indicates a significant rise in malware programs that mirror the silent but deadly nature of submarine warfare. These ‘hunter-killer’ malware types are capable of lying dormant within systems, similarly to how
The tech industry is currently dealing with an unexpected 500% price hike in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), primarily driven by the increased requirements of artificial intelligence applications. HBM, known for its rapid data transfer rates, is essential for the intensive computational processes involved in AI. This surge in cost is a significant factor for companies involved in the production and
Advancements in AI are giving state actors powerful new tools in cyber warfare. A Microsoft and OpenAI report indicates that they’re starting to use large language models (LLMs) for improved cyber offenses. These models speed up the data analysis for reconnaissance, which is vital for sophisticated attacks, allowing for the precise identification of vulnerabilities. These LLMs also aid in crafting
Backblaze’s comprehensive hard drive reliability study sheds light on the durability and failure trends of over 250,000 hard drives from 35 unique models. This analysis, one of the most extensive of its kind, offers invaluable insights into the average lifespan of these data storage devices, which is essential for both consumers in the market and industry professionals aiming to enhance
