Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing Linux from booting on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled after installing the August 2024 Windows security updates. [more]
Hackers are exploiting a critical unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability in the OttoKit WordPress plugin to create rogue admin accounts on targeted sites. [more]
A proof-of-concept exploit tool has been publicly released for a maximum severity Apache Parquet vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-30065, making it easy to find vulnerable servers. [more]
Internet services giant Cloudflare says it mitigated a record number of DDoS attacks in 2024, recording a massive 358% year-over-year jump and a 198% quarter-over-quarter increase. [more]
Microsoft announced it will begin disabling all ActiveX controls in Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications later this month. [more]
Microsoft warned that Exchange 2016 and Exchange 2019 will reach the end of support six months from now, on October 14. [more]
Microsoft warned that Exchange 2016 and Exchange 2019 will reach the end of support six months from now, on October 14. [more]
OpenAI is working on yet another AI model reportedly called GPT-4.1, a successor to GPT-4o, which is expected to come before GPT 5.0 [more]
Phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform Tycoon2FA, known for bypassing multi-factor authentication on Microsoft 365 and Gmail accounts, has received updates that improve its stealth and evasion capabilities. [more]
A vulnerability in the WinRAR file archiver solution could be exploited to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) security warning and execute arbitrary code on a Windows machine. [more]
Attackers are now targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the CrushFTP file transfer software using exploits based on publicly available proof-of-concept code. [more]
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published specific timelines on migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), dictating that critical organizations should complete migration by 2035. [more]
Microsoft says it partially mitigated a week-long Exchange Online outage causing delays or failures when sending or receiving email messages. [more]
Microsoft announced that it will drop support for the Remote Desktop app (available via the Microsoft Store) on May 27 and replace it with its new Windows App. [more]
Starting mid-March 2025, Microsoft will start prompting users of its Microsoft 365 apps for Windows to back up their files to OneDrive. [more]
Microsoft is investigating a new Microsoft 365 outage that is affecting Teams customers and causing call failures. [more]
OpenAI's newest model, GPT-4.5, is coming sooner than we expected. A new reference has been spotted on ChatGPT's Android app that points to a model called "GPT-4.5 research preview." [more]
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that a Craft CMS remote code execution flaw is being exploited in attacks. [more]
Software vendor Trimble is warning that hackers are exploiting a Cityworks deserialization vulnerability to remotely execute commands on IIS servers and deploy Cobalt Strike beacons for initial network access. [more]
Microsoft 365 just increased its yearly subscription price from $69.99 to $99.99, and that's a bill you have to pay every year. [more]
Microsoft will force install the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems starting with next month's security update. [more]
As we step into 2025, NewsTargeted expresses gratitude to its readers and shares hopes for a brighter future. This New Year message reflects on past milestones and looks forward to growth, discovery, and connection in the coming year. [more]
Microsoft is investigating a known issue triggering "Product Deactivated" errors for customers using Microsoft 365 Office apps. [more]
The U.S. government is considering banning TP-Link routers starting next year if ongoing investigations find that their use in cyberattacks poses a national security risk. [more]
CISA has issued this year's first binding operational directive (BOD 25-01), ordering federal civilian agencies to secure their cloud environments. [more]
Microsoft has released the November 2024 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, with 14 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including some affecting File Explorer, the Clipboard history, and secondary displays. [more]
No easy rollback or official downgrade path is available [more]
Earlier this month, Microsoft made a surprise announcement that it would be retiring the Office 365 connectors feature from Microsoft Teams. [more]
Apple has updated the version numbers for the developer test versions of the new OSes and launched the public test versions (including macOS 15) so that you no longer need a developer account. [more]
Android 15 beta 2 has been released, and now there are many more than the Google Pixel to try. [more]
Apple has launched iOS 17.5 over two months after the last medium-sized update [more]
There are reports of severe cases of screen burn-in with the iPhone 15 Pro. [more]
The generative AI assistant will be available to enterprise customers for $30 per user each month; meanwhile, an invite-only early access program for SMBs has begun. [more]
The iPhone 15 Pro is around 10 percent lighter due to the titanium frame and feels lighter in the hand because of science. [more]
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are lighter thanks to the use of titanium frames. [more]
Many iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models are already sold out after the pre-sale started today at 2 p.m. and have several weeks' delivery time. [more]
The single PC cable dream lives on. [more]
“Intense upcoming Core i9 15900K (“Arrow Lake” 15th generation series) could be a monster for gamers. [more]
A proposal to have big tech companies that account for heavy internet traffic finance 5G and broadband expansion in Europe is facing criticism from ministers. [more]
There were gloomy forecasts before Sony started selling the PlayStation VR2, and the industry, in general, has shown a lukewarmness towards VR headsets for a long time, after the Meta Quest hype had died down. [more]
As long as you can get around ChatGPT's built-in block against generating illegal license keys, the AI is powerful enough for the job. [more]
It’s been a very long time coming, but the day is finally here. Discord voice chat is now available to all PS5 users, so you can talk to your friends while gaming directly via your console. [more]
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has a spicy revelation about the Apple iPhone. [more]
The antenna system of the iPhone 15 has interestingly been revealed, and it may seem that we have forgotten WiFi 6E. Therefore, nothing but the iPhone 15 Pro gets the 6GHz band for faster transmission. [more]
Playstation 5 is a large and heavy console. It's even better that it can be placed horizontally as well as vertically, or…? [more]
Starting next year, the iPhone 15 will finally arrive, and that without Lightning. [more]
Next autumn, Sony will probably launch a Playstation 5 "Slim". [more]
Microsoft retires the Office brand after more than 30 years. [more]
Mark Gurman says that Apple will already be ready with USB C on all products by 2025. [more]
Two new Playstation 5 models have been discovered in Australia. [more]