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Deep Atomic Unveils Scalable SMR to Power and Cool Data Centers
Data Centres and Virtualization
Deep Atomic Unveils Scalable SMR to Power and Cool Data Centers

As the demand for cloud services, cryptocurrency operations, and artificial intelligence applications continues to surge, data centers are facing growing energy bottlenecks that impede their growth potential. In response to this critical issue, Deep Atomic has introduced the MK60 small modular reactor (SMR), a compact and scalable solution designed specifically to power and cool data centers. Leveraging proven light water

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Can San Francisco Ballet Recover from Dual Ransomware Attacks?
Cyber Security
Can San Francisco Ballet Recover from Dual Ransomware Attacks?

The iconic San Francisco Ballet Company recently faced a significant cyberattack, breached by two ransomware groups, Meow and INC Ransom. This incident has raised concerns about the methods, timeline, and implications of these cyberattacks, as well as the attempts by the groups to monetize the stolen data on the dark web. The attacks not only expose vulnerabilities within high-profile institutions

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Is Your Agile PLM Framework Vulnerable to This Critical Exploit?
Cyber Security
Is Your Agile PLM Framework Vulnerable to This Critical Exploit?

Recently, an urgent security alert has been issued from Oracle concerning a critical zero-day vulnerability that could have severe consequences for organizations using the Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Framework. Identified as CVE-2024-21287, this vulnerability permits unauthenticated attackers to remotely access and download sensitive files from affected systems. Specifically targeting version 9.3.6 of the Agile PLM Framework’s Software Development Kit

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UK Government Unveils Vision to Modernize Payments Ecosystem
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
UK Government Unveils Vision to Modernize Payments Ecosystem

The UK Government recently revealed its National Payments Vision (NPV), marking a significant step towards developing a world-class payments ecosystem. This strategic framework is designed to modernize the sector utilizing next-generation technologies to spur economic growth and fuel innovation. The initiative emerges as a response to the 2023 Future of Payments Review, which underscored an urgent need for a trustworthy,

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Critical Security Flaws in Ubuntu Server’s Needrestart Utility Discovered
Cyber Security
Critical Security Flaws in Ubuntu Server’s Needrestart Utility Discovered

In a recent discovery that has significant implications for Ubuntu Server security, the Qualys Threat Research Unit identified five Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities in the needrestart utility. These flaws, listed as CVE-2024-48990, CVE-2024-48991, CVE-2024-48992, CVE-2024-10224, and CVE-2024-11003, are the result of unsafe handling of environment variables within the utility. This vulnerability permits unprivileged users to execute arbitrary shell commands

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Is Your Oracle Agile PLM Secure From the CVE-2024-21287 Exploit?
Cyber Security
Is Your Oracle Agile PLM Secure From the CVE-2024-21287 Exploit?

Oracle is alerting the public to a significant security vulnerability affecting its Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Framework. The defect, identified as CVE-2024-21287, has been assigned a high-severity CVSS score of 7.5, reflecting the substantial risk it poses to users. Notably, this vulnerability can be exploited remotely without needing any form of authentication, making it particularly dangerous as attackers do

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Apple Releases Urgent Security Updates for Multiple Zero-Day Flaws
Cyber Security
Apple Releases Urgent Security Updates for Multiple Zero-Day Flaws

Apple has initiated a critical security update for its range of operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and the Safari browser, to address two significant zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309, pose serious threats, with the former scoring an impressive 8.8 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scale. This high

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Critical Vulnerabilities in Needrestart Prompt Urgent Updates for Ubuntu
Cyber Security
Critical Vulnerabilities in Needrestart Prompt Urgent Updates for Ubuntu

Recent discoveries by the Qualys Threat Research Unit have spotlighted significant security vulnerabilities in the needrestart package of Ubuntu Server, exposing severe threats that can enable local attackers to gain root privileges without user interaction. This alarming revelation brings to light the critical necessity for immediate action to rectify these flaws. These vulnerabilities have been present since the introduction of

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Privacy Protocols: Shielding Blockchain from MEV Exploitation
DevOps
Privacy Protocols: Shielding Blockchain from MEV Exploitation

Blockchain technology, lauded for its transparency, immutability, and decentralization, faces a critical challenge: the lack of privacy. This vulnerability exposes the system to maximal extractable value (MEV) practices, where block producers manipulate transaction orders for profit. The crucial issue raised here revolves around the inherent contradictions between the transparent nature of blockchain and the necessity of privacy for a secure

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Critical Security Flaws in VMware and Kemp LoadMaster Exploited
Cyber Security
Critical Security Flaws in VMware and Kemp LoadMaster Exploited

In the increasingly complex digital landscape, organizations must constantly contend with emerging security vulnerabilities that threaten their networks. Recently, attention has been drawn to critical flaws in both the Progress Kemp LoadMaster and VMware vCenter Server, which have been actively exploited despite patches being available. These breaches expose sensitive systems to unauthorized access and manipulation, underscoring the urgent necessity for

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Recovery from Cyber Incidents Takes Longer Than Expected
Cyber Security
Recovery from Cyber Incidents Takes Longer Than Expected

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity remains a pressing concern for organizations worldwide. Despite prevalent awareness and efforts to fortify defenses, companies often find themselves grappling with the aftermath of cyber incidents for extended periods. A recent study has shed light on the significant discrepancy between IT decision makers’ (ITDMs) predictions and the reality of recovery times following cyber

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Is Russian National Behind Phobos Ransomware Facing Extradition?
Cyber Security
Is Russian National Behind Phobos Ransomware Facing Extradition?

The complex investigation into the activities of a 42-year-old Russian national, Evgenii Ptitsyn, who is suspected of administrating the sale, distribution, and operation of the Phobos ransomware, has culminated in his appearance in the US District Court for the District of Maryland following his extradition from South Korea. The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) revealed that Ptitsyn’s alleged involvement

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