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Apache fixes remote code execution bypass in Tomcat web server
Apache has released a security update to address an important vulnerability in Tomcat web server that could lead to an attacker achieving remote code execution. Apache Tomcat is an open-source web server and servlet container widely used to deploy and run Java-based web applications. It provides a runtime environment for Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and Java WebSocket technologies. The product…
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5 wizardly ways to integrate web apps with Windows – Computerworld
While Windows is a powerful operating system for productivity, so much of what we do with work these days revolves around the web. Whatever your browser of choice — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, or any of the more contemporary options — there’s a decent chance you spend a fair amount of your workday working with apps inside that environment. That’s…
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FBI spots HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting web cameras, DVRs
The FBI warned today that new HiatusRAT malware attacks are now scanning for and infecting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs that are exposed online. As a private industry notification (PIN) published on Monday explains, the attackers focus their attacks on Chinese-branded devices that are still waiting for security patches or have already reached the end of life. “In March 2024,…
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Microsoft 365 outage takes down Office web apps, admin center
Microsoft is investigating a widespread and ongoing Microsoft 365 outage impacting Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. Since this incident started hours ago, Downdetector has received user reports complaining about problems connecting to Outlook, OneDrive, and other Office 365 apps and services. Affected customers see “We’re experiencing a service outage. All of your open files have been…
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Microsoft’s Copilot Vision assistant can now browse the web with you – Computerworld
The feature, which is opt-in, will function only on select websites to begin with. Copilot Vision was announced as part of an overhaul to make the consumer Copilot more of a personal AI assistant. This also included the introduction of Copilot Voice, with four voice options aimed at enabling more natural interactions. “Increasingly, generative AI assistants are becoming multi-modal (language, vision…
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Russia sentences Hydra dark web market leader to life in prison
Russian authorities have sentenced the leader of the criminal group behind the now-closed dark web platform Hydra Market to life in prison. Additionally, more than a dozen accomplices have been convicted for their involvement in the production and sale of nearly a ton of drugs. Stanislav Moiseyev, the group’s “organizer,” who was sentenced to life imprisonment, also received a fine…
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What It Costs to Hire a Hacker on the Dark Web
The Dark Web is home to illegal and criminal products and services up for sale — and that certainly encompasses the area of cybercrime. From website hacking to DDoS attacks to custom malware to changing school grades, you can buy one of these services from a hacker for hire. But just how much do these types of items cost? In this…
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The biggest IT threat? That seemingly innocuous web browser – Computerworld
Desktop vs. mobile. Some enterprises might need to consider standardizing on one browser for desktop and possibly a different browser for mobile. IT political issues. Some of the browsers with major market share are deeply integrated with one vendor’s environments, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Depending on how your environments are integrated with different platforms, this could be…
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ChatGPT app for Windows 11, 10 is better than web version because of these 3 features
The official app for OpenAI ChatGPT is now available for Windows 11 and 10 users and is more than just a web wrapper. The Windows app has the same functionalities as the web version, but you also get the companion chat experience, the ability to upload screenshots and photos, and you can use voice mode. The official ChatGPT app from…
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8 ways to boost web browser performance on Windows – Computerworld
Your browser’s task manager will show you if a web page or browser extension is hogging system resources. Chris Hoffman, IDG Windows web browsing boost #5: Clear your browser cache (or stop clearing it) Ah, the browser cache. As you browse, your web browser remembers the pages you visit and the things you type in a history, it stores images…
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