Rust quickly releases update patch for version 1.58
The developers of Rust released 1.58.1, the first quick fix for the recently released 1.58.
The update patches a single security vulnerability and multiple bugs. CVE-2022-21658 is the most significant issue fixed. The vulnerability stems from function 'std::fs::remove_dir_all', allowing hackers... Read more
Microsoft finds a new SolarWinds vulnerability during Log4j research
A Log4j investigation led Microsoft to a new vulnerability related to the infamous SolarWinds attack of 2020.
Microsoft states that the search for various Log4j vulnerabilities yielded a welcome byproduct. During a recent investigation, researchers stumbled upon a previously unknown vulnerabilit... Read more
WordPress plugins from AccessPress Themes have backdoors for hackers
Security specialist Jetpack discovered backdoors in legitimate WordPress plugins from AccessPress Themes, a WordPress dev. The backdoors allow hackers to take complete control of WordPress websites.
Jetpack's investigation shows that AccessPress Themes' WordPress plugins and themes feature a bac... Read more
Microsoft previews numerous Java updates in Visual Studio Code
Microsoft has presented its Visual Studio Code roadmap for 2022. Java updates are central to the plan.
This year, Microsoft is focussing on enhancements to improve the day-to-day productivity of developers. Expected updates include improved code completion suggestions, generating more relevant c... Read more
Where is the billion-dollar investment that Intel promised Europe?
Intel announced a 20 billion dollar (17.5 billion euros) investment in two US chip factories. In contrast, the billion-dollar plans for Europe seem to be at a standstill.
In September, Intel announced investments of $95 billion (84 billion euros) to construct chip factories in Europe. Two Europe... Read more
Macron calls on EU to take action against tech and climate challenges
As France takes over the EU Council leadership, President Emmanuel Macron has called for renewed action on tech and climate challenges.
France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, has stated that the countries in the EU need to come together and tackle the digital transformation and climate crisis, a... Read more
Linux kernel vulnerable to buffer overflows since 2019
William Liu, one of the developers of Linux, found a bug in the Linux kernel. All kernel versions since February 2019 have been vulnerable to buffer overflows.
Bugs in the Linux kernel are rare, but conceivable nonetheless. William Liu (Linux kernel developer) found a vulnerability in fs/fs_cont... Read more
There’s a hidden new version of Task Manager in Windows 11
Microsoft has been gradually updating and unifying Windows 11 features. Some of these have been overhauled in terms of the look while others are essentially the same with smooth edges. Some of the changes include a changed volume indicator and updated system icons for the Notepad, Paint, and Calcul... Read more
Google is working on an AR headset: possible 2024 launch
Google is working on an augmented reality headset that will be run by a custom chip. The company expects that the gadget will make its debut in 2024, according to a report by The Verge. Internally, the headset is known as Project Iris.
Reportedly, Google is said to have about 300 staffers workin... Read more
Deloitte chooses Exabeam for XDR/SIEM capabilities in MXDR
Deloitte has chosen Exabeam for their XDR and SIEM capabilities of their new MXDR offering, which we reported on on more detail yesterday. Exabeam details why Deloitte chose them in a separate release.
Deloitte launched the MXDR suite earlier this week. It consists of the offerings of Zscaler, S... Read more