The covert channel bug demonstrates a fundamental fact of CPUs: even new ones have vulnerabilities.
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A Never-Before-Seen Wiper Malware Is Hitting Israeli Targets
The malicious code, which masquerades as ransomware, appears to come from a hacking group with ties to Iran.
Goodbye Internet Explorer—and Good Riddance
Microsoft will finally put the venerated, vulnerability-ridden browser out to pasture, but it’s still got a year to cause some trouble.
Ransomware’s Dangerous New Trick: Double-Encrypting Your Data
Even when you pay to get a decryption key, you may find your files are still locked up by another strain of malware.
Decades-Old ‘Frag Attack’ Flaws Affect Almost Every Wi-Fi Device
The so-called Frag Attack vulnerabilities could let hackers steal data or compromise connected gadgets.
Microsoft is boosting its support for the Python programming ecosystem
Microsoft’s sponsorship funds will be used to improve PyPI and the packaging ecosystem.
VPN Hacks Are a Slow-Motion Disaster
Recent spying attacks against Pulse Secure VPN are just the latest example of a long-simmering cybersecurity meltdown.