The Information Highway

Microsoft added a new security feature to Windows 11 that lets admins block NTLM over SMB to prevent pass-the-hash, NTLM relay, or password-cracking attacks. 

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added to its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) a critical–severity issue tracked as CVE-2023-33246 that affects Apache's RocketMQ distributed messaging and streaming platform. 

Citizen Lab says two zero-days fixed by Apple today in emergency security updates were actively abused as part of a zero-click exploit chain (dubbed BLASTPASS) to deploy NSO Group's Pegasus commercial spyware onto fully patched iPhones. 

A new phishing campaign is abusing Microsoft Teams messages to send malicious attachments that install the DarkGate Loader malware. 

Apple is about to usher in a new standard of charging for the iPhone. But don't panic, your problems can be solved by investing in the right accessories. 

Apple released emergency security updates to fix two new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users, for a total of 13 exploited zero-days patched since the start of the year. 

If you're looking for protection against surveillance and censorship, this Tor-based operating system is worth a try. Here's how you get started. 

The highly anticipated Windows 11 23H2 update is around the corner, and Microsoft has released its best features to testers in the Beta Channel. 

Microsoft reminded users that insecure Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 protocols will be disabled soon in future Windows releases. 

Supermarket chain Lidl has been recalling four types of PAW Patrol-themed snacks across the UK. 

Microsoft announced today that it will deprecate WordPad with a future Windows update as it's no longer under active development, though the company did not specify the precise timing of this change. 

MSI has officially confirmed the recent surge of blue screens of death (BSODs) encountered by Windows users after installing this week's optional preview updates is linked to some of its motherboard models. 

Three new algorithms are expected to be ready for use in 2024. Others will follow.

Here's why you may want to sit out this year's iPhone upgrade cycle

Excitement is building about next month's likely iPhone 15 launch, and for good reason — rumors suggest the new models are making a number of significant changes, especially when it comes to the iPhone 15 Pro models. From USB-C coming to all four new iPhones to the iPhone 15 Pro Max adopting a periscope-style telephoto lens for better zooming, it sound like there are plenty of features worth getting excited about.

Hotmail users worldwide have problems sending emails, with messages flagged as spam or not delivered after Microsoft misconfigured the domain's DNS SPF record. 

Blood pressure reading could be on the way

An innovative device called Apple Watch X could be in the works to mark the 10th generation of Apple's smartwatch division. According to a new report, the mysterious Apple Watch X looks to usher in major upgrades, including the debut of a long-rumored health sensor.

A phishing campaign was observed predominantly targeting a notable energy company in the US, employing QR codes to slip malicious emails into inboxes and bypass security.

LinkedIn is being targeted in a wave of account hacks resulting in many accounts being locked out for security reasons or ultimately hijacked by attackers. 

What to expect from Apple's next-gen smartwatch

The countdown is on to the Apple Watch Series 9. With Apple's next-gen smartwatch expected to arrive this fall, we're tracking down rumors and speculating about the improvements we'll see over the Apple Watch Series 8.

The Knight ransomware is being distributed in an ongoing spam campaign that pretends to be TripAdvisor complaints.