The Critical Importance of Updating An Extraordinary Number of Active Vulnerabilities Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative has described the current state of security vulnerabilities in Microsoft applications and components as ‘extraordinary,’ painting a worrisome picture for users worldwide. The March Patch Tuesday update highlighted a staggering 56 new CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) across various platforms, including Windows, Azure, .NET,
In March, Microsoft rolled out its latest security update, addressing a total of 57 vulnerabilities across its array of products. This comprehensive patch includes fixes for six critical flaws, with significant attention given to two specific Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS). Known as CVE-2025-24035 and CVE-2025-24045, these vulnerabilities are alarming due to their potential
From its effortless setup process to unparalleled integration with macOS, Parallels is widely considered the premier virtual machine software for Mac users. Analyzing its features reveals why it stands out from the competition, offering a unique blend of user-friendliness and advanced capabilities that meet the diverse needs of Mac users. Whether you’re a professional seeking robust performance or a casual
In an exciting development for developers worldwide, February 2025 saw the unveiling of Visual Studio Code 1.98, featuring significant advancements in the GitHub Copilot AI coding assistant. This release marks a notable expansion of the capabilities of GitHub Copilot with several new features now available in preview. Visual Studio Code 1.98, announced on March 5, 2025, can be accessed on
The tech world witnessed a groundbreaking announcement recently with AMD’s decision to extend ROCm support from Linux to Windows, marking a significant milestone for users and developers alike. ROCm, or Radeon Open Compute, is a platform that leverages AMD GPUs for efficient high-performance computing typically associated with deep learning and AI workloads. This push for compatibility, long-awaited by many, promises
As individuals move from Windows to macOS, they frequently find themselves struggling with the limited window management capabilities of the macOS Dock. The frustrations arise from the Dock’s grouping of windows from the same application, which can make distinguishing different windows cumbersome and time-consuming. uBar offers a way out of this conundrum, presenting a familiar taskbar experience that mirrors the
The escalating threat of infostealer malware has captured the attention of cybersecurity experts and users alike, with nearly 26 million devices compromised between 2023 and 2024. This alarming trend is further compounded by the leakage of over 2 million unique bank card details, underscoring the severity of financial risks posed by such infections. Infostealers, which are malicious software explicitly designed
In an era of heightened cybersecurity threats, organizations must increasingly devise robust defenses against vulnerabilities such as CVE-2018-8639 to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. Discovered in Microsoft’s Win32k component, the CVE-2018-8639 vulnerability remains a formidable risk despite patches issued by Microsoft. This security flaw allows authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode, posing significant dangers,
Despite its transformative potential in IT operations, the adoption of eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) has been slower than expected. eBPF offers advanced monitoring, observation, and security capabilities by allowing the execution of custom programs within the Linux kernel. This technology boasts the capability to revolutionize the way IT operations teams monitor and secure their systems, yet its uptake has
Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) have uncovered a sophisticated and large-scale cyber campaign that leverages vulnerabilities in a Windows driver to disable security protections, evade detection, and deploy malicious payloads. This campaign represents a significant threat to cybersecurity protocols and defenses, demonstrating the attackers’ ability to manipulate legacy software to bypass modern security mechanisms effectively. Notably, this attack
In a significant development for the open-source community, LibreOffice has patched a critical security vulnerability that posed a serious risk of remote code execution (RCE) attacks. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-0514, affected LibreOffice versions 24.8 through 24.8.4 on Windows systems. Rated 7.2 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 4.0 scale, this vulnerability allowed malicious actors to craft manipulated
Windows 11 users are facing new problems with the latest update, KB5051987, as it seems to be causing significant issues with File Explorer. This update is part of a series of updates aimed at improving security, but it appears to be the source of much frustration for users. As more people continue to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11,
